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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.
2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021) |
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Free | Free |
Parking charges apply to non National Trust members.
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
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.
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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