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Studland, Dorset

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A very attractive old village situated close to the chalk cliffs between Swanage and Poole harbour, in the Isle of Purbeck. The village has a fascinating Norman church, dedicated to St Nicholas, which contains excellent gargoyles and grostesques. This is possibly the oldest church in Dorset, with a squat central tower. A short walk from the church brings you to Old Harry Rocks, a series of chalk cliffs jutting out into the bay. The rocks have seen many shipwrecks in their day, but the vies on a clear afternoon are stunning.

Along the bay is Fort Henry, built above the beaches where Allied troops drilled for the D-Day landings. Also near Studland is the Agglestone, or Devil's Nightcap, a natural rock formation composed of a 400 tonne slab of sandstone balanced on top of a conical hill.
Studland, Dorset, England

About Studland
Attraction Type: Village
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OS SZ 0340 8255
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Nearest Attractions Brownsea Island - 3.2 miles (Garden) Compton Acres - 4.5 miles (Garden) Corfe Castle - 4.6 miles (Castle) Christchurch Castle - 10 miles (Castle) Deans Court - 10.8 miles (Garden) Knoll Gardens - 11 miles (Garden) Lulworth Castle - 11.1 miles (Historic House) Lulworth Heritage Centre - 11.3 miles (Museum)

Nearest Towns and Villages Swanage - 2.3 miles away Worth Matravers - 4.6 miles away Corfe Castle - 4.7 miles away Poole - 5.4 miles away Bournemouth - 6 miles away Wareham - 7.5 miles away Wimborne Minster - 9.8 miles away Christchurch - 10 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Studland

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

2 Vine Cottage - 0.1 miles from Studland Studland, Dorset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £520

Vine Cottage - 0.1 miles from Studland Studland, Dorset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £572

Sea Cottage - 0.5 miles from Studland Studland, Dorset Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £420

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Nearest Hotels

Grand Hotel - 1.7 miles from Studland Swanage, Dorset Stay from: £120.00

Purbeck House Hotel - 2.3 miles from Studland Swanage, Dorset Stay from: £44.00

Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel - 2.4 miles from Studland Swanage, Dorset Stay from: £44.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Robertsbrook Guest House - 2.3 miles from Studland Swanage, Dorset From: £65.00

Rivendell Guest House - 2.4 miles from Studland Swanage, Dorset From: £37.50

Clare House - 2.4 miles from Studland Swanage, Dorset From: £75.00

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Swanage
Tourist Information Centre
The White House
Shore Road
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 1LB
Tel: 01929 422 885
Fax: 01929 423 423
Email: mail@swanage.gov.uk
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