Studland Bay

Studland Bay is very special landscape and known to many for it's four-mile long sandy beach and heathland.

A glorious piece of natural coastline in Purbeck featuring views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight.

Studland Bay is ideal for family beach trips, water sports and includes the most popular naturist beach in Britain. The heathland behind the beach is a haven for native wildlife and features all six British reptiles. With miles of sandy beaches, designated trails through the sand dunes, and woodland to explore, it is the perfect place for an adventure.  Explore the water in kayaks, the beach on horseback and the surrounding countryside on bicycle too. 

Accessibility:

• Mixed and uneven terrain throughout.
• Designated accessible parking.
• Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach, and Shell Bay.
• Tramper vehicle available at South beach car park. Bookings 01929 450500
• Beach wheelchairs available for free hire at Knoll beach office.

Dogs:

• Dogs are welcome on Studland's beaches all year round. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outside seating area at the café. From 1 May - 30 September please keep your dog on a lead of less than 2m anywhere on the beach. 

Parking:

• Pay & display charges apply (free for NT Members; please scan your membership card at the pay & display machine).
• Park at South Beach, Middle Beach, Knoll Beach, and Shell Bay.
• Coach Parking at Knoll Beach car park.
• Overnight parking and camping is not permitted.

Shop & Cafe:

• Situated at Knoll Beach, open all year round.
• Beach hut bookshop at Knoll Beach and Grooms Cottage, Middle Beach.

Getting There:

• Car - B3351 from Corfe Castle and Swanage or via chain ferry from Sandbanks, Poole.
• Bus - Wilts & Dorset number 50 from Bournemouth and Poole or Swanage.
• Train - The closest mainline railway stations are Parkstone and Branksome in Poole and Wareham. The closest stop on the Swanage Railway is Swanage itself. 
• Bike -  Studland Bay is on the National Cycle Network Route Two which runs east to Bournemouth and Poole and west to Corfe Castle and Wareham. Beryl bikes are welcome at Studland Bay.
• Foot - Studland Bay is on the South West Coast Path and is accessible on foot from Bournemouth and Poole via the Sandbanks chain ferry.
• Ferry - A chain ferry links Sandbanks in Poole with Studland Bay, carrying vehicles, bikes and foot passengers. The ferry service runs every 20 minutes. Find out more about arriving by ferry or phone 01929 450203.

For more information please visit the National Trust website.

Photos from Studland Bay National Trust Facebook.