Things to do on the Isle of Purbeck
Stansfield Holiday Cottage Local Area
The area is referred to as THE ISLE OF PURBECK which is a peninsular on the coast of Dorset.
Stansfield Holiday Home is ideally located to explore all the attractions in this scenic part of Dorset. Here are some of the many things to see and do.
KIMMERIDGE BAY
Is on the Smedmore Estate and the bay forms part of the Jurassic Coast a world heritage site. The whole area is of scientific interest for its geological structure. The area is renowned for its fossils with The Etches Collection in the village displaying fossils found by Steve Etches in the area over a 30 year period.
LULWORTH COVE and DURDLE DOOR
The cove on the Jurassic Coast is one of the world's finest examples of such a landform and is a World Heritage site getting many visitors each year. It is close to the rock arch of Durdle Door which is a natural limestone arch. The landscapes around this area have been used in several films including - to name a few: Wilde (Stephen Fry) Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) Far from the Madding Crowd, the Bollywood film Housefull and several Doctor Who episodes.
The scenery from the cliffs around these two areas is absolutely stunning.
TYNEHAM & WORBARROW BAY
This coastal village of Tyneham became a ghost town when it was abandoned in 1943 to enable the armed forces to use it as a training ground in the second world war. It was never returned to the residents and in 2014 the civil parish was abolished and merged with nearby Steeple to form Steeple with Tyneham.
There is a church and original school house to visit but still being on the army reserve they control visiting to week end and national holidays.
Twenty minutes-walk further on you will be met by the sweeping beauty of Worbarrow bay, outmatched by the awesome sweep of time caught in its geology of limestone and chalk.
DURLSTON CASTLE & COUNTRY PARK
Few places in Britain equal Durlston: its special qualities stem from a combination of geography, geology, history and careful management which has created a mosaic of nationally important wildlife habitats: sea-cliffs, downs, ancient meadows, hedgerows, woodland, and dry-stone walls each with their characteristic plants and animals.
DORSET WATER PARK, NEAR CORFE CASTLE
The highest rated aqua park on the South Coast. With over 150m of floating, inflatable obstacles to tackle as well as trampolines, slackline, monkey bars and a new forest lake set-up.
THE BLUE POOL
A unique attraction in the Isle of Purbeck. A chance to escape the outside world and enjoy walks around a magical Pool famous for its ever changing colours. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour - sometimes green, sometimes turquoise. Sandy paths lead up steps to views of the Purbeck Hills or down steps to the water's edge.
STUDLAND
Studland has three spectacular sandy beaches and is set in a National Nature Reserve, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast and a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Most of the land around is owned and managed by the National Trust.
MONKEY WORLD
Enjoy a fun-filled, fascinating day out for all the family at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre near Wareham.
The 65 acre park is home to the stars TV's 'Monkey Life' and 'Monkey Business' and provides sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world. While away the hours watching the monkeys and apes interact and then let the kids use up all their energy in the huge Great Ape Adventure Play area.
SWANAGE
Situated on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, and a gateway town for exploring the Jurassic Coast, the fun family resort of Swanage is ideal for, walking, cycling, group activity, educational holidays, mackerel fishing, and numerous places to eat out including being famous for fish and chips.
CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE RAILWAY
The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway.
Visitors can experience a unique journey through six miles of beautiful scenery passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle, travelling down to the blue flag beach at Swanage.
