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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Parking charges apply to non National Trust members.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent823
- Very Good259
- Average36
- Poor17
- Terrible17
Recent Reviews:
- CaroleannRedditchRedditchTrip Type:Friends getawayInteresting
Monday, 19th November 2018We visited Fort Henry, where George 6th and Churchill had watched the training for the D Day landings, Not commercialised at all but interesting if you like history. Read full review - neet181Poole, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesRelaxing walkThursday, 6th December 2018We were staying at a local hotel and took a walk along the beach. We were pleased that the car park was free for national trust members. We walked along the scenic beach, had a cuppa at the cafe... Read full review
- John ABrilliant Quite BeachTuesday, 11th December 2018This beach is very quiet and peaceful, completely opposite to the beach that is opposite to Studland Beach, that is called Sandbanks The beach is also clean the people that use it don't seen to... Read full review
Map & Directions
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 contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
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
Opening Times
| 2018 Opening (1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018) |
|---|
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