🗓️ Sunday 13th September 2026
Come and discover the history of Studland Bay today as part of the annual National Heritage Open Days Festival.
Learn how Britain prepared to defend its coastline here at Studland with a guided walk through the village from Middle Beach, including childhood memories of watching the D-Day rehearsals.
Explore exhibits and ordnance on display and check out some of Studland’s remaining WWII remnants.
There’ll also be free children’s activities, including clay tile-making and code-cracking.
- Timings: 10am – 4pm (Self-guided walks & family fun drop-in)
- Guided walk (booking required): 10.30am – 12.30pm (Recommended age 14+; assistance dogs only) Find out more and book your guided walk online: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay/events/5afea002-2117-46fd-98ba-5de968908d46
