The park is ideally situated for the beautiful Purbeck Hills, the Jurassic Coastline and the wonderful sandy beaches at Studland and Sandbanks. The attractions of Wareham, Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth are all within easy reach.
Local Attractions
Local attractions include the Arne RSPB and Nature Reserve with its wonderful walks and views, popular with wildlife and bird watchers. The Purbeck Cycleway with its bridleways and footpaths, make walking, cycling and mountain biking very popular in the area.
Wareham
The Saxon town of Wareham provides many attractions throughout the year, on the quay Wareham boat hire offer paddle boarding, kayaking, rowing and motor boat hire. Brownsea Island ferries run river trips to the Island. The Quay in Wareham also provides a Saturday morning market.
Recreation
Golf is available at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course and the family friendly pitch and putt in Swanage, horse riding at Studland Stables, sea and river fishing at Wareham and Poole, with sailing, windsurfing, surfing and kite-surfing also extremely popular in the area.
Wareham Wednesdays
Throughout the six week summer period, Wareham Wednesdays, a local charitable organisation, offer live music, entertainment and fireworks for all the family.
Climbing & Water Sports
Climbing is another sport practised along the coast and there are diving courses on offer on Swanage Victorian Pier. Dorset Water Park, based at Corfe Castle, offers great fun for all the family.
And more …
Other popular visiting locations in the area include: The Steam Railway from Swanage to Wareham, Lulworth, Durdle Door, Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and The Blue Pool.
Useful Links
Arne RSPB – rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/arne/
Bovington Tank Museum – https://tankmuseum.org
Brownsea Island Ferries – brownseaislandferries.com
Dorset Water Park – dorsetadventurepark.com/dorset-water-park
Lulworth Cove – lulworth.com/visit/places-to-visit/lulworth-cove/
Monkey World – monkeyworld.org
Purbeck Golf Course – purbeckgolf.co.uk
Studland Stables – studlandstables.com
Swanage Railway – swanagerailway.co.uk
The Blue Pool – bluepooltearooms.co.uk
Wareham Boat Hire – warehamboathire.co.uk
Wareham Wednesdays – warehamwednesdays.org
The Swanage Fairy Festival – www.swanagefairyfestival.com
What’s on around us – resortdorset.com/events/Wareham