Sand Pit Play
Join us in the big sand bowl in the dunes at Knoll Beach for sports and games.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Have a break from the beach and bring the kids to the sand bowl, where we will have badminton, giant snakes and ladders, twister and sack races, amongst others.
We will also have the volley balls available to use over the small badminton nets, but we will not have the large volley ball net this year.
Parents / guardians / carers are responsible for supervising their children throughout.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The sand bowl is in the dunes, along sandy paths and over an incline, approximately 10 minutes walk from the car park.
- Meeting point
Follow the signs from the back of either the Discovery centre car park or accessible car park at Knoll to reach the big sand bowl in the dunes.
- Suitability for children
Children welcome, under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
- What to bring and wear
Sun cream and appropriate clothing for the weather.
- Other
ANPR parking at Knoll Beach. Please remember your car registration when heading to the parking machines. NT members and blue badge holders park for free. You can also download the Just Park app in advance, enter location code 998930 and you can add your NT membership card to the app.
Upcoming events
Nature Tots (5 and under)
Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group
Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie
Enjoy a guided group kayak out to Old Harry Rocks on a summer's morning with time allowed to explore the bottom of the rocks. The kayaking is followed by freshly made full English breakfast at Knoll Beach café.
Wellness in the Dunes: Yoga, Sound, Sauna & Lunch
A restorative coastal morning in Studland’s dunes. Gentle yoga, a calming sound bath, beach sauna and a relaxed lunch — a rare opportunity to reset in this extraordinary landscape.
Home Educators Self-led Sessions (all ages)
Come along to an outdoor meet up with other home educators at Studland.