PURBECK

DORSET

Purbeck is a district of Dorset that takes its name from the peninsula known locally as the Isle of Purbeck.

Enjoy outstanding natural landscapes to historical sites, entertainment and arts, to fun family attractions connecting two well known nature reserves by integrated transport, RSPB Arne and The Blue Pool. More

ATTRACTIONS

ACCOMMODATION

WALKS

Purbeck is a great area for walking. Explore nature reserves, Brownsea Island and the South West Coast Path.

Directions:

NEARBY BY BUS

From Wareham station there is a seasonal shuttle bus (2RN) to RSPB Arne. Or take the number 40 bus from Wareham station to The Blue Pool nature reserve, Corfe Castle and Swanage. Look up bus times.

To visit Brownsea Island, take the train from Wareham to Poole and head to the quay for the ferry across to the island.

GETTING TO PURBECK

Take the train from London Waterloo to Wareham: 2hr 15

Right outside the railway station take the bus to local attractions

TRAIN TICKETS

TRAIN & BUS PLANNER

MORE TO EXPLORE

Durdle Door

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Visit this much-loved gem of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Lulworth Cove

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Wander the village, explore the cove and enjoy cliff-top walks

Swanage & Corfe Castle

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Explore the beach, the castle, steam trains and more

Wareham

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Steeped in history, visit this Saxon walled town with beautiful riverside dining

Sidmouth

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Take in the red cliffs and tranquil gardens of this charming town

Seaton

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Ride the historic trams, visit Jurassic Discovery and hit the beach

Lyme Regis

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Wander the harbour, beach and shops, and discover the world of fossils

Exmouth

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Treat yourself to fish and chips and explore 2 miles of golden beach

Weymouth

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Watch the boats in the harbour and visit the award-winning beach

Budleigh Salterton

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Take a paddle, hire bikes or walk the South West Coast Path

Dorchester

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Full of history, explore its hill forts and award winning museums