Purbeck District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline
Lulworth Cove Beach showing boating and rugged coastline
Durdle Door which includes rocky coastline, tranquil scenes and general coastal views
Durdle Door featuring a bay or harbour, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Purbeck District

Where to stay in Purbeck District

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Corfe Castle Village

Get to know Corfe Castle Village by checking out its beaches, restaurants and spas. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Isle of Purbeck or Studland Beach and Nature Reserve during your time in the area.

Corfe Castle Village
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, England
The price is NZ$305 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$305
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Durdle Door and Lulworth ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
1 night stay Durdle Door Hotel
"We had a one night stop-over at the newly opened/re-opened hotel. There were a few issues with decor but overall the large, dog friendly double room was VERY comfortable"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Durdle Door Hotel
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Loved the location..could use some updates but was clean an lots of amenities."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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The Knoll House
The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel

3.5 out of 5
34 - 36 Burlington Road, Swanage, England
The price is NZ$358 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$358
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"Quiet, good views and location. Nice room and breakfast. Unfortunately didn't sleep well as they were moving furniture in the room above us at 7am"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

The Pines Hotel
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Herston Caravan & Campsite

Herston Caravan & Campsite

2 out of 5
Washpond Lane, Swanage, England
Stay at this campground in Swanage. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located ...
"Not bad site we was out of season so a big bonus tents close to get but only ones there so not a problem toilets showers clean modern new and allocation to one person only which was great"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

Herston Caravan & Campsite
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
7 Ulwell Road, Swanage, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Swanage. Enjoy an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located nearby.
Great for midweek break
"I went for a midweek break. Very clean, comfortable, bedding provided. Carol friendly and helpful. I stayed in top apartment (6) which is 4 short flights of stairs. Partial sea view from lounge. 2 mins walk downhill to beach."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2024

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis, Wareham, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Purbeck ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Spacious and well laid out accommodation. Well equipped and comfortable. Ground floor accommodation with great accessibility. Only negatives were that heating was way too hot and couldn’t control, showers cycled randomly from boiling hot to cold and a lot of negative instruction signs telling us ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

The Dorset Resort
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Popular places to visit

Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

Durdle Door

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Durdle Door
Corfe Castle which includes heritage elements, a ruin and tranquil scenes

Corfe Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Corfe Castle
Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lulworth Cove during your travels in Wareham. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Lulworth Cove
Durdle Door Beach

Durdle Door Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durdle Door Beach during your trip to Wareham? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Durdle Door Beach
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Monkey World Ape Rescue Center during your trip to East Stoke. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
Swanage Beach

Swanage Beach

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Swanage Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Swanage. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Swanage Beach

Cities near Purbeck District

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Wimborne

Brownsea Castle which includes heritage architecture

Poole

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Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester