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    Important note Important note
    WCs at Knoll Beach and Middle Beach. Shell Bay WCs are composting/low water flush
     
    Shop Shopping
    Located at Knoll Beach Visitor Centre and seasonally at Middle Beach. NT range and beach products
     
    Dogs Dogs
    No restrictions 1 Oct–30 April. Knoll Beach & Middle Beach: dogs on leads 1 May–30 June and 8 Sept–30 Sept. No dogs allowed 1 July–7 Sept. Shell Bay & South Beach: dogs on leads 1 May–30 Sept. Dogs permitted all year on nature reserve, estate footpaths and South West Coast Path (on a lead)
     
    Cycling Cycling
    Cycling on bridleways across the Purbeck Estate. Route booklet available from Visitor Centre
     
    Parking Parking
    Car parks at Shell Bay and South Beach (open 9–11), Knoll Beach and Middle Beach (open 9–8). Prices vary through the season. NT members must show cards on entry. Some car parks are pay & display
     
    Education Education
    Suitable for school groups. Education room/centre. Adult study days
     
    Families & children Families & children
    Baby-changing facilities at all beach WCs. Pushchairs for loan at Knoll Beach
     
    Refreshments 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
     
    Self-catering accommodation Self-catering accommodation
    One holiday cottage with superb views over Studland Beach. Sleeps 6 people. Available for short breaks and week bookings. More information on self-catering accommodation at Studland Beach
     

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    Old Harry Rocks at Studland in Dorset
    © NTPL / Fay Godwin
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