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Studland Bay

Ferry Road
STUDLAND
Dorset
BH19 3AQ

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Knoll Beach and Studland Bay
  • Knoll Beach and Studland Bay
  • Knoll Beach and Studland Bay
  • Knoll Beach, Studland, Dorset
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*LATEST UPDATE* The National Trust car parks are open at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach from 8.30am to 6pm. Toilets are open at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach and Middle Beach. There are limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

BBQs are not allowed anywhere on the beach or heathland.

Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland.

A glorious slice of natural coastline in Purbeck featuring a four-mile stretch of golden, sandy beach, with gently shelving bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight.

The beaches at Studland are called Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach. All are owned by the National Trust.

Ideal for water sports and includes the most popular naturist beach in Britain. The heathland behind the beach is a haven for native wildlife and features all six British reptiles.

Designated trails through the sand dunes and woodlands allows for exploration and spotting of deer, insects and bird life as well as a wealth of wild flowers.

Studland was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton's Noddy.

You can find out about visiting the beaches with your dog on the National Trust website.

Type of Beach: Sandy beach.

Lifeguards: No.

Toilets: Toilets at Knoll Beach, Shell Bay and at Middle Beach.

Accessible facilities: Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Designated accessible parking in all car parks. Beach wheelchairs available at Knoll Beach, must be booked in advance. Flat access from car park and stone path to beach.

Parking: Knoll Beach, Middle Beach, South Beach and Shell Bay.

Dogs: Between 1 May and 30 September dogs must be on a lead 2m in length. 

Opening Times

2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
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Parking charges apply to non National Trust members.

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Recent Reviews:

  • tracylondon
    London, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Gorgeous beach
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 16th October 2020
    We loved Studland beach. It’s very pretty and one of the longest beaches I’ve visited in the UK. There are 2 cafes and a National Trust shop with at least 2 car parks. We went almost every day of our... Read full review
  • C8774MHangelac
    Dilton Marsh, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Autumn visit
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 17th October 2020
    We parked at knoll beach , and walked the width of the sandy beach with my 2 dogs On a beautiful day in October Beautiful beach , even in October wind surfers were out on the sea and was pleasant... Read full review
  • lucysW216TS
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    Unspoilt beach in Dorset
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 25th February 2021
    I love Studland. In general it is very unspolit with little development. Don’t come if you are expecting loads of cafes and amusements. There is one cafe and one set of toilets for which the queue... Read full review
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Easy access from main roads/good public transport links - More bus number 50 - stops at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach or Studland Stores/Post Office for Middle Beach and South Beach.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - At all Studland beach car parks
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors - with RADAR lock at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach and Middle Beach.

Attraction Facilities

  • Beach wheelchair available for daily hire - at Knoll Beach.
  • National Nature Reserve
  • Shop
  • Watersports equipment hire

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - National Trust beach cafe at Knoll Beach. Concessionary cafe at Middle Beach. Fish restaurant at Shell Bay
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted - restrictions apply at certain times of year.
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets - at all beaches

Event Facilities

  • Free Entry

Key Features

  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - charges apply to non National Trust members.
  • Parking (free) - for Natiional Trust members.

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available - at Knoll Beach visitor centre

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance
Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
With designated parking for visitors with disabilities
Within about 50 metres of the attraction
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
Flat, ie. without steps

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Gift shop
Information point
Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:
Restaurant
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided

GENERAL

Wheelchairs provided
Free of charge

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Road Directions

From the east: Follow the A35 and signs to Sandbanks ferry then take the car ferry over to Studland.

From the west: Follow the A351 to Corfe Castle then the B3351 to Studland.

Public Transport Directions

From the west: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 bus from Wareham Railway Station to Swanage Bus/Railway Station. Then transfer to the number 50 bus to Studland.

From the east: Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Studland.

To plan your journey by public transport, visit the Traveline website: www.travelinesw.com

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