WCs at Knoll Beach and Middle Beach. Shell Bay WCs are composting/low water flush
Shopping
Located at Knoll Beach Visitor Centre and seasonally at Middle Beach. NT range and beach products
Dogs
No restrictions 1 Oct30 April. Knoll Beach & Middle Beach: dogs on leads 1 May30 June and 8 Sept30 Sept. No dogs allowed 1 July7 Sept. Shell Bay & South Beach: dogs on leads 1 May30 Sept. Dogs permitted all year on nature reserve, estate footpaths and South West Coast Path (on a lead)
Cycling
Cycling on bridleways across the Purbeck Estate. Route booklet available from Visitor Centre
Parking
Car parks at Shell Bay and South Beach (open 911), Knoll Beach and Middle Beach (open 98). Prices vary through the season. NT members must show cards on entry. Some car parks are pay & display
Education
Suitable for school groups. Education room/centre. Adult study days
Families & children
Baby-changing facilities at all beach WCs. Pushchairs for loan at Knoll Beach
Refreshments
Beach café (licensed) at Knoll Beach Visitor Centre. Children's menu. Licensed café (not NT) at Middle Beach. Fish restaurant (not NT) (licensed) at Shell Bay. Mobile catering vans on the beach during the summer