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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 (admission applies)

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

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, under 18's must be accompanied by an adult

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.

What to bring and wear

Sun cream and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Accessibility

The sand bowl is in the dunes, along sandy paths and over an incline, approximately 10 minutes walk from the car park.

Upcoming events

Home Educators Self-led Sessions (all ages) 

Come along to an outdoor meet up with other home educators at Studland.

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on
15 Jun to 13 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

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.

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on
20 Jun to 25 Jul 2026
at 08:15 to 10:15+ 4 other dates or times

Nature Tots (5 and under) 

Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group

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on
22 Jun to 20 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times

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.

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on
27 Jun to 12 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 13:30+ 8 other dates or times