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.
Times
The basics
- 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.
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.
Nature Tots (5 and under)
Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group
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.
World Sand Dunes Day Nature Walk
Celebrate Studland's dynamic sand dunes by joining us for a nature walk.