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Beach huts at Studland Bay

A row of beach huts with the evening sky behind them in spring at Studland Bay, Dorset
Row of beach huts at Studland | © National Trust

Beach huts have been part of the British seaside since late Victorian times and been a feature at Studland for more than 100 years. Around 240 huts are dotted along the beach today with some 30 National Trust beach huts available for rent. These huts are mainly located at Knoll Beach with a small number at South Beach.

Studland’s beach huts 

You can book a beach hut for daily, weekly, or three-season rental. Each beach hut comes with two deck chairs and a table. There’s no electricity or running water inside, but you can refill water containers from our drinking water taps. 

Studland Bay is strictly a no-fire zone so cooking on fires, barbecues or gas stoves is not permitted. 

Daily beach hut hire 

September and October 2025 - £45

November 2025 to end of March 2026 - £30

April to end of May 2026 - £45

June, July and August 2026 - £60

September and October 2026 - £45

1 hut is available for blue badge holders. The maximum period of continuous daily hire is 5 days.

Accessible beach huts 

Disabled users (blue badge holders) can book an accessible beach hut.  Beach hut 219 is adapted for visitors with limited mobility.  Contact us for more information on 01929 450500 or studlandbay@nationaltrust.org.uk

A number of wooden beach huts in a row along the sandy shore at Studland Bay
Beach huts at Studland Bay | © National Trust/ Sophie Bolesworth

Weekly beach hut hire 

Visitors can book a beach hut for a week, from Saturday to Friday. The maximum period of continuous weekly hire is 5 weeks.

9 May – 5 June 2026 - £170

6 June – 4 September 2026 - £220

5 – 25 September 2026 - £170

2026 bookings

Bookings will open on 1 September 2025 for the 2026 season.

Three season rental

4 October 2025 - 1 May 2026 - £750

Bookings for the waitlist will be open for one month or until the waitlist is full on 1 September 2025 for the 2026 season.  

 

Yearly rental of beach huts is no longer possible due to coastal erosion affecting the supply of huts.  We also wish to allow more visitors the opportunity to hire a hut either for daily or weekly use. 

How to rent a beach hut 

For bookings and enquiries please call the team on 01929 450500 or email studlandbay@nationaltrust.org.uk

Please note, hiring a beach hut does not entitle entry to car parks when they are closed or full. 

All prices include VAT. 

An aerial view of the beach at Studland Bay in Dorset in spring

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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.

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Things to do at Studland Bay 

Four miles of beautiful beaches line the sheltered waters of Studland Bay. The area is ideal for family beach trips and coastal walks.

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Eating and shopping at Studland Bay 

Need some refreshments during your visit? Find out more about Knoll Beach Café, along with its sister shop, which sells a wide range of seasonal beach equipment, accessories and gift ideas.

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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.

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Outdoor activities at Studland Bay 

There are endless opportunities for adventure at Studland Bay, Dorset, where you can explore the water in kayaks, the beach on horseback and the nearby countryside on bikes.

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