đź“ŤLighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL
Set above Swanage with panoramic views across the sea toward Old Harry Rocks, Poole Harbour & Bournemouth, and the Isle of Wight, Durlston Country Park makes for a great family day out in nature.
Discover stunning coastal paths, wildlife walks in the wildflower meadows, and fun kids’ trails that change throughout the seasons in the park’s woodland.
Durlston’s busy, year-round calendar of events has something for everyone – from regular guided walks, children’s craft activities and stargazing sessions to a programme of exhibitions and events in its gallery.
There’s a cafĂ©, visitor centre and shop in Durlston Castle, where you can discover the park’s Victorian and Jurassic pasts.
Durlston has many fully-accessible areas and accessible toilets.
There’s spacious parking for cars and coaches.
Durlston is dog-friendly.
Opening times
The park and car parks are open from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
Visitor centre opening times:
- 1st April – 31st October: 10am – 5pm
- 1st November – 31st March: 10am – 4pm
- (Closed on Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
Plan your next adventure at Durlston Country Park by visiting its website: https://www.durlston.co.uk
Events at Durlston
Victorian Durlston Guided Walk 
Thu 3 Oct 2024
11.00 - 12.30
A Hiker’s View Photography Display (at Durlston) 
Wed 18 Sep 2024 - Thu 26 Sep 2024
10.00 - 17.00
Birdwatching for Complete Beginners (at Durlston) 
Sun 1 Sep 2024
10.30 - 12.00
A Parliament of Owls Art Display (at Durlston) 
Tue 27 Aug 2024 - Thu 5 Sep 2024
10.00 - 17.00
Wildlife Safari Walk (at Durlston) 
Sun 18 Aug 2024
11.00 - 12.30
Ghostbusters Outdoor Cinema (at Durlston) 
Sat 17 Aug 2024
20.45
Nature Heals Photography Display (at Durlston)
Wed 14 Aug 2024 - Fri 23 Aug 2024
10.00 - 17.00
Meadow Discovery Activity Trail (at Durlston) 
Tue 13 Aug 2024 - Thu 5 Sep 2024
10.00 - 16.00
Minibeast Safari Kids’ Activity (at Durlston)
Thu 8 Aug 2024
10.30 - 12.00
Robin Mackenzie Printmaking Display (at Durlston) 
Sun 4 Aug 2024 - Sun 11 Aug 2024
10.00 - 17.00
Pirates of Purbeck Activity Trail (at Durlston) 
Fri 19 Jul 2024 - Mon 12 Aug 2024
10.00 - 16.00
Stars in the Grass: Glow-Worm Walk (at Durlston) 
Fri 19 Jul 2024 - Thu 25 Jul 2024
21.00 - 22.30
Midsummer Meadows Guided Walk (at Durlston)
Sun 23 Jun 2024
11.30 - 13.00
Super Seabirds Activity Trail (at Durlston)
Wed 22 May 2024 - Wed 5 Jun 2024
10.00 - 16.00
Bonkers Bunnies Children's Activity Trail at Durlston 
Thu 28 Mar 2024 - Mon 15 Apr 2024
10.00 - 16.00