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.
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.
Nature Journaling for Kids
A great way to encourage kids to explore their surroundings and connect with nature, come and start your nature journaling at Studland.
Home Educators Self-led Sessions
Come along to an outdoor meet up with other home educators at Studland.