Guide to Purbeck Attractions
What to see and do in and around Purbeck in Dorset
Visiting or on holiday in Purbeck? There's plenty of fantastic local attractions to discover - whether you are here for a weekend or a few weeks!
Don’t miss visiting the absolutely stunning natural geology of the Jurassic Coast, the beautiful natural beaches and coves around Purbeck. If you love nature and wildlife make sure to visit the Purbeck Heaths, the first super national nature reserve in the country and home to all six native reptiles in the UK! It also recently featured in BBC’s Springwatch!
Soak up the traditional seaside entertainments and attractions in the charming seaside town of Swanage. Or if you love history make sure to visit Wareham, which has the best preserved Saxon walls in the country. Not forgetting of course the village of Corfe, home to the iconic Corfe Castle.
Take a tour around Purbeck’s pretty villages, where you will be sure to find some amazing views of the Dorset countryside or a fantastic country pub to enjoy a leisurely lunch!
There’s also plenty of castles, museums, local cinema and theatre as well as activity parks for children, to keep everyone amused and entertained!
Nature and Wildlife
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Entertainment and Arts
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Love history? There's plenty to visit around Purbeck
With two castles nearby – Lulworth and Corfe – there’s plenty of historical attractions a short drive from Wareham! On a completely smaller scale but no less interesting is the home of T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) at Cloud’s Hill. Plus don’t miss a visit to The Tank Museum – the worlds biggest collection of Tanks. Or for a different aspect of war visit the atmospheric Tyneham ‘ghost village’.
For fun ways to explore Purbeck or a more hands-on experience...
There’s lots of fun ways to explore Purbeck from a steam train to led cycle trails, boat hire or a Safari trip in the Purbeck hills. Or for the more adventurous there’s snorkelling on the Jurassic Coast at Kimmeridge or a Stone Carving Course at Burngate.
Catch a movie or enjoy a local theatrical or music production...
Catch a movie at Wareham’s independent cinema. Or check out what’s on at the theatre and cinema at Swanage seafront. Plus there’s a good selection of local theatrical and music events throughout the year…
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Or enjoy lunch, refreshments or afternoon tea...
For a more chill day why not include lunch or afternoon tea at these beautiful gardens and landscapes or enjoy a full day retreat with panoramic sea views at Studland…
