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    Colourful windbreakers on the beach at Studland, Dorset
    © NTPL / Joe Cornish
    Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    Purbeck Estate Office, Studland, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3AX
    Telephone: 01929 450259
    Countryside  Coast  Nature reserve  Holiday cottage  1982 
    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. 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, allow 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

    Don't miss
    • The start of the South West Coast Path.
    • Try the summer watersports, including boat hire, kayaking and windsurfing.
    • Picnic in the dunes watching the activities in Poole Bay.

    Making the most of your day
    Wide range of events year round, including children's trails, guided walks, food events and wildlife discovery walks. Coastal change interpretation hut open all year. Dog restrictions apply 1 May to 30 September

    Opening times
    Beach
    Open all year Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Shop/café
    01-Jan - 20-Mar-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    21-Mar - 02-Jul-10 9:30--5* Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    03-Jul - 01-Sep-10 9:30 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    02-Sep - 31-Oct-10 9:30 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    *Shop and café open one hour later at weekends. Shop and café open hours may be longer in fine weather and shorter in poor weather. Visitor Centre, shop and café closed 25 December. Car parks can be very full in peak season. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01929 450259 Fax: 01929 450508 Email: studlandbeach@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Boat launching: charge applies. Telephone for information on boat launching, kite surf permits, horse permits and beach hut hire


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