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Become a Nature Detective - (Feb and May Half Term)

Do you fancy yourself an amateur detective? Do you love nature? Come and borrow one of our Nature Detective bags free of charge this half term.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Visit the Knoll Beach office between 10:00am - 3:00pm to borrow one of our Nature Detective bags. The bags contain, binoculars, magnifying glasses, bug pots and activity sheets to help you on your nature detecting journey. In addition, a small number of sensory bags are available to help those with additional needs. We also recommend you visit our engagement beach hut opposite the Knoll Beach café where you can learn even more about the animals and plant life you may find here at Studland. Please note a non-monetary deposit is required and the bags are available on a first come, first serve basis. All bags must be returned to the Knoll Beach office no later than 3:45pm on the day they were borrowed.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Everyone welcome.

Meeting point

Knoll Beach Visitor Reception (at the bottom of the driveway) Ferry Road, Studland, BH193AQ

Accessibility

Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing places at Knoll Beach.

Other

Pay and Display parking is in operation. Parking is free to National Trust members and blue badge holders.

Upcoming events

Event

Nature Tots 

Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our weekly Nature Tots group

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on
31 Mar to 21 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 10 other dates or times
Event

Studland's Easter Adventure 

Join us for a nature themed Easter trail. Explore the beach, dunes and woodland of Studland and learn about the wonderful wildlife with whom we share this special place.

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 16 other dates or times
Event

Mindfulness Walk 

Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes.

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on
13 Apr to 18 Jul 2025
at
09:30 to 10:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Great Dorset Beach Clean at Shell Bay Studland 

The Great Dorset Beach Clean is back for its 35th year! Join us at Shell Bay, Studland.

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on
13 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00