Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve
Durlston Country Park, National Nature Reserve and Castle, situated 1 mile from Swanage in Dorset, is a fabulous 280 acre countryside paradise, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland.
With stunning views, walking trails, the historic Great Globe, superb geology, fascinating wildlife there is always something different to see and do.
Durlston Castle features interactive exhibits for all the family about the wildlife and geology of Durlston and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, while the Fine Foundation Gallery, within the Castle, host an everchanging series of art, craft, scientific or historical exhibtions and a varied programme of performance and other events.
Venue Type:
Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
An offroad wheelchair and Tramper electric buggies are available for less mobile visitors - to book or for more information, please call 01929 424443, visit www.durlston.co.uk or email info@durlston.co.uk
Discover Madagascar with the Bournemouth Natural Science Society
- 11 — 27 September 2017 *on now
Discover the wildlife of one of the most amazing places on earth with artefacts and photographs from recent joint expeditions by the Bournemouth Natural Science Society and Bournemouth University.
In the Fine Foundation Gallery, daily 10.00-5.00pm
Free
Meet a Moth
- 30 September 2017 From 10:30am
Discover the beauty and strangeness of these creatures of the night, as we rummage through last night's moth trap
Meet at Durston Castle: Donations welcome.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Donations Welcome
Website
http://www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx
Victorian Durlston Walk
- 24 September 2017 From 2:30pm
Victorian Durlston Walk
Walk to discover Durlston's curious Victorian history.
£3
Meet at Durlston Castle
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£3
Website
http://www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx
Stargazing at Durlston
- 29 September 2017 From 8pm
Join the Wessex Astronomical Society for a short talk and the chance to use telescopes to view the sky at night.
12 August: Perseid, meteors, Jupiter, Saturn, Milky Way and Summer Constellations.
25 August: Mars, Saturn, star clusters, Milky Way, Summer Constellations.
29 September: Moon, Saturn, galaxies, Autumn Constellations.
Meet at the Learning Centre.
Weather dependent - phone 01929 424443 on the day to confirm.
£3.00 per person.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
£3.00 per person.
Website
http://www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx
Bird Walks
- 24 September 2017 From 10am
Enjoy a guided walk to see what's about.
Meet at the Castle.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£3
Purbeck Film Festival: Claymation Workshop
- 27 October 2017 10am-2pm
Dougal Dixon, of Rex Cinema fame, will be leading an exciting claymation workshop.
Booking essential. Further details see www.purbeckfilm.com
Children aged 8+
£12 includes materials and refreshments.
Meet at the Learning Centre
Admission
£10
Website
http://www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx
Getting there
By car or bike: From Swanage, follow the brown tourist information signs.
On foot: From Swanage town centre, follow the South West Coast Path or Victorian Trail signs
Bike racks are located in the car park nearest Durlston Castle
Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve
Durlston Country Park NNR
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
England
Website
Telephone
01929 424443
- About
- | Exhibitions
- | Events
- | Map
