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Eating and shopping at Studland Bay

Picnic blankets, reusable cups and colourful backpacks
Shop sustainable gifts including reusable cups and ROKA backpacks | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Turn a trip to the beach into a day out. Open for lunches, snacks and drinks, Knoll Beach Café has indoor and outdoor seating, along with sea views. Afterwards, head for Knoll Beach Shop, where all year round you'll find a great range of homewares, beach equipment, children's toys and gift ideas.

Knoll Beach Café

Dine in style with views overlooking Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Knoll Beach Café serves a range of freshly prepared food dishes and snacks, including salads, paninis and pasties.

There is both indoor and outdoor seating, the latter providing sea views all the way to the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

Please see the home page for café opening times

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

A close up of soup and bread being served by a catering assistant
Soup is often served in the café | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Knoll Beach Shop

Discover a range of beautiful homewares, tasty treats, gifts, books and souvenirs as well as locally made collections, beach equipment and maps of the local area in the Knoll Beach Shop.

There's something new each season along with outdoor essentials including rucksacks, picnic blankets and binoculars to get you set up for your next adventure in nature.

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

Colourful picnic rugs, drinking flasks and a foldable chair
Prepare for your next adventure with outdoor accessories | © National Trust Images/James Dobson
An aerial view of the beach at Studland Bay in Dorset in spring

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