Purbeck District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Durdle Door showing a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and a sunset
Lulworth Cove Beach featuring rugged coastline and boating
Durdle Door which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Durdle Door showing tranquil scenes, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
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 ₹13,624 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹13,624
₹16,349 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
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
Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel

3 out of 5
91 High Street, Swanage, England
The price is ₹12,800 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹12,800
₹15,360 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"Very enjoyable break"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Purbeck House Hotel
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Herston Caravan & Campsite

Herston Caravan & Campsite

2 out of 5
Washpond Lane, Swanage, England
Stay at this campsite in Swanage. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Martin welcomed us and was friendly. You could see the team work hard to maintain the showers for so many people and the tent was peaceful and dark at night aiding restful sleep. It has lovely views and so many places to visit with easy driving distance. Great stay for families"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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 Wi-Fi, 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 showing a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and a sunset

Durdle Door

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
Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove

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
Corfe Castle which includes heritage elements, building ruins and tranquil scenes

Corfe Castle

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

Corfe Castle
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

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

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

Brownsea Castle featuring heritage architecture

Poole

Photo by Milly Larmer

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

Dorchester

Durdle Door showing a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and a sunset

Wareham