Ballard Down is a chalk headland that lies between the Bay of Swanage and the Bay of Studland on the English Channel. The area is owned and protected by...

Durlston Country Park is a gateway to England’s first natural World Heritage Site. The combination of unrivalled geology and wildlife make Durlston a very special place. Fabulous sea views, cliffs,...

This three mile stretch of beach is well managed by the National Trust and ample parking and refreshment facilities are provided. The combination of natural sand dunes and heath land...

Swanage Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town and its people. Interactive displays and archive films immediately greet you when you arrive. Main exhibitions...

This unique wooden Victorian pier was built in 1896 and restored in the 1990s. After a stroll, visitors can enjoy a free exhibition, working penny slot machines plus hot and...

Swanage Railway is one of the best preserved standard gauge steam railways in the UK. It operates on the six miles of track from Swanage to Norden in the beautiful...

Set in the heart of the famous Purbeck hills, this well run museum houses documents, artefacts and photographs relating to the history of the local Parish. In particular, it gives...

This 500 acre island, situated in the centre of Poole harbour, is perhaps most famous as the site of the first scout camp. A ferry will take you to the...

As the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney, Australia, Poole Harbour is an attraction in its own right. The calm waters are busy with luxury yachts and...

Corfe Castle has been guarding the gateway through the Purbeck hills since Roman times. The area has always been of strategic importance and forms a natural passage through the...

This museum was established to celebrate and preserve the heritage of the mineral mining that went on in this area for many hundreds of years. The current collection is...