Places to visit in the Isle of Purbeck
Sightseeing
Corfe Castle . Visit one of the most iconic ruined castles in the U.K .
There are activities and a programme of family events ( check the National Trust website for updates https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
39 locals recommend
Corfe Castle Cafe
The SquareCorfe Castle . Visit one of the most iconic ruined castles in the U.K .
There are activities and a programme of family events ( check the National Trust website for updates https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Get the Steam train to Swanage and back , this is a great day out and a fun way to travel .Check the website for updates and bookings
https://swanagerailway.co.uk
6 locals recommend
Corfe Castle station
Get the Steam train to Swanage and back , this is a great day out and a fun way to travel .Check the website for updates and bookings
https://swanagerailway.co.uk
Great activity for a rainy day! https://www.theetchescollection.org
28 locals recommend
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Great activity for a rainy day! https://www.theetchescollection.org
Recently renovated retaining its retro image , experience the golden age of cinema in a unique deco style interior .There is bar onsite and a great fish and chip shop opposite .
Check the website for current programme and online bookings .
www.therex.co.uk
13 locals recommend
The Rex Cinema
14 West StRecently renovated retaining its retro image , experience the golden age of cinema in a unique deco style interior .There is bar onsite and a great fish and chip shop opposite .
Check the website for current programme and online bookings .
www.therex.co.uk
Great place to visit for the whole family ,an impressive model village showing how the castle was before it was ruined and lovely courtyard Café and souvenir shop .
9 locals recommend
Model Village Gardens & Cafe
The SquareGreat place to visit for the whole family ,an impressive model village showing how the castle was before it was ruined and lovely courtyard Café and souvenir shop .
Historic market town situated along the river Frome and lovely walks along the riverside and Starting point for many river cruises. Check www.citycruisespoole.com for information on their trips.There is also kayak hiring next to the bridge .
68 locals recommend
Wareham
Historic market town situated along the river Frome and lovely walks along the riverside and Starting point for many river cruises. Check www.citycruisespoole.com for information on their trips.There is also kayak hiring next to the bridge .
Great day out with plenty to visit including a castle, café and gallery ,
check for events at www.durlston.co.uk
81 locals recommend
Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadGreat day out with plenty to visit including a castle, café and gallery ,
check for events at www.durlston.co.uk
This a fun experience for all the family , enjoy a game of crazy golf in the surreal world of Sante-Fe adventure park and take refreshment in their café and bar .
Santa-Fe Fun Park
Shore RoadThis a fun experience for all the family , enjoy a game of crazy golf in the surreal world of Sante-Fe adventure park and take refreshment in their café and bar .
This is an impressive ape rescue centre , great fun for all the family . visit the website www.monkeyworld.org for more details.
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThis is an impressive ape rescue centre , great fun for all the family . visit the website www.monkeyworld.org for more details.
The worlds finest collection of tanks and a great day out for the family .
247 locals recommend
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadThe worlds finest collection of tanks and a great day out for the family .
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadGreat fun for the young children .
Tyneham Village
Travel back in time to a ghost village deserted during ww2
Stunning walks around the Arne RSPB nature reserve , excellent for bird watching and spotting rare species of wildlife .
35 locals recommend
RSPB Arne
Arne RoadStunning walks around the Arne RSPB nature reserve , excellent for bird watching and spotting rare species of wildlife .
The Blue Pool Nature reserve and tearooms is a site of Special Scientific interest tracing back 400 years , Formally a clay pit and abandoned in early 19th century , the hole was naturally filled with rain water causing a beautiful deep coloured pool . Opens 29th march 2021 onwards .
visit the website for opening hours www.bluepooltearooms.co.uk
67 locals recommend
The Blue Pool
Furzebrook RoadThe Blue Pool Nature reserve and tearooms is a site of Special Scientific interest tracing back 400 years , Formally a clay pit and abandoned in early 19th century , the hole was naturally filled with rain water causing a beautiful deep coloured pool . Opens 29th march 2021 onwards .
visit the website for opening hours www.bluepooltearooms.co.uk
Food scene
Excellent restaurant serving beautiful local produce and fine selection of drinks , ideal for eating alfresco or you can eat a 3 course meal inside too , they also serve and excellent breakfast
http://www.clavellsrestaurant.co.uk
25 locals recommend
Clavell's Restaurant
Excellent restaurant serving beautiful local produce and fine selection of drinks , ideal for eating alfresco or you can eat a 3 course meal inside too , they also serve and excellent breakfast
http://www.clavellsrestaurant.co.uk
Lovely Local organic food served in a quirky style interior with an organic food shop of local fresh meats .
They serve an excellent hearty Sunday lunch.
65 locals recommend
The Salt Pig
6 North StLovely Local organic food served in a quirky style interior with an organic food shop of local fresh meats .
They serve an excellent hearty Sunday lunch.
Excellent variety of food and drink served here and lovely gardens at the rear to eat alfresco .Friendly atmosphere and cosy in the front bar with a real fire to huddle up to in the winter .
9 locals recommend
Bankes Arms Hotel
23 East StExcellent variety of food and drink served here and lovely gardens at the rear to eat alfresco .Friendly atmosphere and cosy in the front bar with a real fire to huddle up to in the winter .
Excellent variety of food and drinks served indoors and outdoors .
They have a great barbeque during the summer in the garden where you can sit with views of Corfe Castle .
23 locals recommend
The Fox Inn
Excellent variety of food and drinks served indoors and outdoors .
They have a great barbeque during the summer in the garden where you can sit with views of Corfe Castle .
Good family pub serving meals all year round , friendly atmosphere with plenty space out the back to eat and for the children to run around .
26 locals recommend
The Castle Inn
63 East StGood family pub serving meals all year round , friendly atmosphere with plenty space out the back to eat and for the children to run around .
Serves fresh locally produced food including freshly baked cakes . Lovely friendly atmosphere and outdoor seating . They also serve an excellent breakfast . Check out their seasonal menu https://www.thepinkgoat.co.uk/
9 locals recommend
The Pink Goat Corfe Castle
5 West StServes fresh locally produced food including freshly baked cakes . Lovely friendly atmosphere and outdoor seating . They also serve an excellent breakfast . Check out their seasonal menu https://www.thepinkgoat.co.uk/
Legendary fashionable fresh local seafood restaurant with the stunning sea views towards Poole bay and Brownsea island .
92 locals recommend
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadLegendary fashionable fresh local seafood restaurant with the stunning sea views towards Poole bay and Brownsea island .
Pier Head
Great place for seafood with a fantastic view of Swanage bay .
Wonderful beer garden at rear with fantastic views towards Corfe Castle and beyond . They serve delicious burgers and also a sit down meal inside and good selection of local ales .
44 locals recommend
The Scott Arms
West StreetWonderful beer garden at rear with fantastic views towards Corfe Castle and beyond . They serve delicious burgers and also a sit down meal inside and good selection of local ales .
Old Brick Pizza Company
23 High StFreshly stone baked Pizza
Real Ale Pub .
This is a must to visit , a legendary real ale pub which serves locally made ales and ciders and homemade pies ,the coastal sea views are stunning and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and there is an incredible small museum attached with an eclectic mix of pre-historic archaeological finds from the nearby Jurassic coast.
92 locals recommend
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversThis is a must to visit , a legendary real ale pub which serves locally made ales and ciders and homemade pies ,the coastal sea views are stunning and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and there is an incredible small museum attached with an eclectic mix of pre-historic archaeological finds from the nearby Jurassic coast.
Beaches
Studland is one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.K.
Long white sandy beaches surrounded with sand Junes . There is Knoll beach, Middle beach , Shell bay and South beach to choose from . All have a National trust car park.
Check for amenities and more info a nationaltrust.org.uk/studland-bay
52 locals recommend
Studland Naturist Beach
Studland is one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.K.
Long white sandy beaches surrounded with sand Junes . There is Knoll beach, Middle beach , Shell bay and South beach to choose from . All have a National trust car park.
Check for amenities and more info a nationaltrust.org.uk/studland-bay
https://jurassiccoast.org/visit/attractions/kimmeridge/Kimmeridge Bay
A wonderful place for rock-pooling , fossil hunting , snorkelling and kayacking . The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay as exhibits of the marine life found on this part of the coast, and features interactive displays and an aquarium.
on your way back through Kimmeridge is the Etches Collection an amazing museum of Jurassic marine life .
120 locals recommend
Kimmeridge Bay
https://jurassiccoast.org/visit/attractions/kimmeridge/Kimmeridge Bay
A wonderful place for rock-pooling , fossil hunting , snorkelling and kayacking . The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay as exhibits of the marine life found on this part of the coast, and features interactive displays and an aquarium.
on your way back through Kimmeridge is the Etches Collection an amazing museum of Jurassic marine life .
Lovely beach for swimming with safe swimming area for children and plenty of nearby cafes , restaurants ,fish and chip shops, ice-cream parlours and amusement arcades.
including santa-fe adventure park and mini golf course .
www.santafe-funpark.com
70 locals recommend
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadLovely beach for swimming with safe swimming area for children and plenty of nearby cafes , restaurants ,fish and chip shops, ice-cream parlours and amusement arcades.
including santa-fe adventure park and mini golf course .
www.santafe-funpark.com
Chapman’s Pool backed by high cliffs this quiet little cove does present something of a challenge to get to. The nearest parking is a fair walk away in the direction of Worth Matravers and it is still a bit of a scramble down the rocks to reach the beach - but worth it when you get there ! take a picnic as there are no facilities there.
17 locals recommend
Chapman's Pool
Chapman’s Pool backed by high cliffs this quiet little cove does present something of a challenge to get to. The nearest parking is a fair walk away in the direction of Worth Matravers and it is still a bit of a scramble down the rocks to reach the beach - but worth it when you get there ! take a picnic as there are no facilities there.
Beautiful secluded cove , there is parking at the visitors centre where they also have a coffee bar and souvenirs .
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
Beautiful secluded cove , there is parking at the visitors centre where they also have a coffee bar and souvenirs .
Visit Durdle Door the most iconic beach along the Jurassic coast.
www.jurassic.coast.org
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
Visit Durdle Door the most iconic beach along the Jurassic coast.
www.jurassic.coast.org
Local shops
Well stocked local shop with excellent local produce food and off liscence and
Post office
Open until 6pm .
11 locals recommend
Corfe Castle Village Stores
25 East StWell stocked local shop with excellent local produce food and off liscence and
Post office
Open until 6pm .
Great local bakery everything freshly baked on the premises, including excellent pasties .
11 locals recommend
Corfe Castle Village Stores
25 East StGreat local bakery everything freshly baked on the premises, including excellent pasties .
Well stocked Farm shop with good pet food section and garden plants section where you can spot the odd peacock strutting around .
Norden Farm Shop
Well stocked Farm shop with good pet food section and garden plants section where you can spot the odd peacock strutting around .
Handy Spar shop with off liscence and petrol station , sells logs, kindling wood and disposable barbeques , open usually until 8pm but best to check in advance 01929480097
SPAR Harmans Cross
A351 Valley RoadHandy Spar shop with off liscence and petrol station , sells logs, kindling wood and disposable barbeques , open usually until 8pm but best to check in advance 01929480097
Nearest supermarket , carpark at rear of store and cashpoint at entrance .
9 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
South StreetNearest supermarket , carpark at rear of store and cashpoint at entrance .
Co-op Food - Swanage
52 Kings Rd WLarge Co-op store with large carpark and cashpoint.
Takeaway
Takeaway & delivery of freshly made stone baked Pizzas in Wareham .
https://www.theitaliankitchendorset.com
deliveries to Corfe Castle has @ charge of £3.50
15 locals recommend
The Italian Kitchen
37 South StTakeaway & delivery of freshly made stone baked Pizzas in Wareham .
https://www.theitaliankitchendorset.com
deliveries to Corfe Castle has @ charge of £3.50
Lotus Chinese Take Away
19 East StreetLocal Take away in Wareham .
Takeaways include pizzas and fish &chips .Check out there menu https://greyhoundcorfe.co.uk/
15 locals recommend
The Greyhound Inn
The SquareTakeaways include pizzas and fish &chips .Check out there menu https://greyhoundcorfe.co.uk/
Monsoon Indian Cuisine
Nearest indian takeaway to Corfe castle
monsoonindianwareham.co.uk