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Studland's Wicked Wildlife Trail

Check out the hidden heroes of Studland's nature as you build up your wizarding passport.

  • Booking not needed

Head through the enchanted forest, the spooky sports sand bowl and back along the beach as you search out the activity stations. Start your journey by making your wand and fill in your wizards passport as you go. What will you find out about the hidden wildlife of Studland along the way?

Will you win the egg and spook race? Can you find all the hidden animals? Do you know the magic powers of the seagrass? Can you cast a spell or air write with your wand?

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £3.50

The basics

Accessibility

Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing places at Knoll beach.

Meeting point

Knoll Beach Office (at the bottom of the driveway), Ferry Rd, Studland, BH193AQ.

Suitability for children

Everyone welcome.

What to bring and wear

Clothing and footwear suitable for being outdoors in the weather. Some areas can be very muddy.

Other

The suggested time to do the trail is roughly one hour. You can take as long as you need. If you have little ones and don't want to walk too far, you can pick and choose which activities you do.

Upcoming events

Sand Pit Play 

Join us in the big sand bowl in the dunes at Knoll Beach for sports and games.

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on
5 Aug to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 3 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
8 Aug to 12 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 13:30+ 4 other dates or times

Mindfulness Walk 

Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes.

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on
21 Aug 2026
at 09:30 to 10:30

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour 

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles (ATVs). A single ticket purchased will be for up to three people inside the vehicle.

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on
13 Sep to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times