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Studland Bay

Dorset

Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland

Studland, near Swanage, Dorset

View between dunes to turquoise sea and white cliffs beyond

Planning your visit

Studland Bay map 

Take a look at the map of Studland Bay to help plan your visit.

Enjoy Studland with your dog 

Studland Bay is a two pawprint rated place. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome. We have certain restrictions to ensure everyone enjoys the beach, whether on two or four feet.

A small dog on the lead standing at the beach

Accessibility at Studland Bay 

We want as many people as possible to enjoy Studland Bay. Discover how we're making the beach, dunes, sea and woodland accessible.

Image showing electric wheelchair and user on the beach at Studland Bay with Old Harry Rocks in the background

Leave the car at home 

You can avoid traffic queues and stress, and do your bit for the environment, by leaving your car behind when you travel to Studland Bay.

Two visitors explore the cycle trails on bikes at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

Naturism at Studland Bay 

A designated section of Studland Beach is probably the best known naturist beach in Britain. The 900m area of Knoll Beach is marked with signs and posts.

The sun rising over Knoll Beach with grasses in the foreground at Studland Bay, Dorset

Beach huts at Studland Bay 

There are more than 240 huts dotted along Studland beach with about 30 National Trust huts available for rent.

A row of beach huts with the evening sky behind them in spring at Studland Bay, Dorset

Adapting to Coastal Change at Studland Bay 

Studland's beaches, dunes and bay have always been shaped by natural forces, and that's part of what makes this coastline so special. Here's what's changing now, why it's happening, and how we're planning for the future.

An aerial view of Studland Bay

Finding World War Two ammunition

Live World War Two ammunition may occasionally be found. Studland was used as a live fire area in preparation for D-Day. If you see anything, do not touch or remove it but note the location using what three words and report it immediately to a member of staff, call 01929 450500 or the police on 999.

A long concrete building with a narrow horizontal slit for a window
Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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