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 ₹7,725 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
₹7,725
₹9,271 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"Excellent front desk staff"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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! (1,006 reviews)
"We love the location and have stayed here on a few occasions. We love how the hotel is so pet friendly. It’s accessible to Bournemouth and Swanage, plenty of walks from the hotel and close to the beach (especially for an early morning/ evening swim). Our dinner was lovely and the breakfast is ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

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The Knoll House
Grand Hotel Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage

3 out of 5
Burlington Road, Swanage, England
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The price is ₹11,221 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
₹11,221
₹13,465 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
"Somewhat old fashioned with some charm.Not much varience with dinner,no specials on half the evenings.Breakfast all one price even for continental!Scrambled egg made ahead of time and not acceptable.Staff were consistently helpful and friendly but little outside information available."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Swanage
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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 Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

The Dorset Resort
Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage

3 out of 5
405 High Street, Swanage, England
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"This property is what I would call quirky due to its age. There are steps down from the kitchenette into the lounge and steps from the lounge into the downstairs bathroom. I found the property to be clean and comfortable. Generally street parking worked ok but it’s a long walk to the seafront."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Jasmine Cottage
Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!

Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!

3 out of 5
Swanage, England
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located nearby.
Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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

Durdle Door

4.5/5(198 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
Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove

4.5/5(223 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
Corfe Castle which includes heritage elements, building ruins and tranquil scenes

Corfe Castle

4.5/5(208 reviews)

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

4.5/5(77 reviews)

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

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
Swanage Beach

Swanage Beach

4/5(22 reviews)

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

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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