Heritage Open Days - Studland Bay in WWII
Studland Bay is known to many as a leisure destination boasting four miles of beach, but its historical significance is often overlooked.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Discover how Britain prepared to defend it's coastline and the later shift to preparing for invasion, with a full scale rehearsal for the D-day landings called Exercise Smash. Come and talk to our knowledgeable volunteers, join a guided walk (prebooking required, see separate event that will be published shortly) and check out the exhibits and ordnance on display. Take a self guided walk around some of our remaining WW2 remnants. Family friendly event with kids activities including a mini obstacle course, make a clay tile and code cracking.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Family friendly
- Meeting point
The event will be held on the sandy area between the cafe and Studland Water Sports at Knoll Beach. BH193AQ
- What to bring and wear
Dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
Accessible carpark at Knoll Beach, with access path to toilets, changing places, cafe and shop.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Yoga in the Dunes and Sauna by the Sea
Rejuvenate yourself with a unique yoga session in Studland's dunes followed by an hour in the Studland Watersports sauna.