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Heritage Open Days - Life in Studland During WWII

Step back in time to Studland in WWII at Knoll Beach with an exhibition and family friendly activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Studland Bay is known to many as a leisure destination boasting four miles of beach, but its historical significance is often overlooked. Come and talk to our knowledgeable volunteers, find out about the everyday lives of the village, and the exercises that took place in Studland Bay with an exhibition at Knoll Beach. Take a self guided walk around some of our remaining WW2 remnants. Family friendly event with kids activities including clay tile making and code cracking.

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Accessibility

Accessible carpark at Knoll Beach, with access path to toilets, changing places, cafe and shop.

Meeting point

The Discovery Centre, Knoll Beach BH193AQ

Suitability for children

Family friendly

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 and you can add your NT membership card to the app.

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at 09:30 to 13:30

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at 10:00 to 12:00+ 8 other dates or times

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Step back in time to Studland in WWII.

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at 10:30 to 12:30

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at 10:00 to 16:00