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Studland Bay

Ferry Road
STUDLAND
Dorset
BH19 3AQ

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 450500

About

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.

Opening Times

2019 Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019)

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free	Free

Parking charges apply to non National Trust members.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 450500

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled toilets
Easy access from main roads/good public transport links
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
National Nature Reserve
Shop
Toilets
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

Children & Infants

Facilities for children

Establishment Features

Dog Friendly
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

Families
Groups
In countryside
Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

On Bus Route - Wilts and Dorset bus number 50 - stops at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach or Studland Stores/Post Office for Middle Beach and South Beach
Parking (charge) - free to National 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.

Map & Directions

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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

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 450500

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Studland Bay

About

Opening Times

Guide Prices

Facilities

Accessibility

Attraction Facilities

Catering

Children & Infants

Establishment Features

Event Facilities

Key Features

Parking & Transport

Specialist Features

Tours and Demonstrations

Travel & Trade

Venue Facilities

PARKING

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

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

GENERAL

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Public Transport Directions

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