Family-friendly things to do at Studland Bay
With miles of sand dunes, beaches and sea, Studland Bay is the perfect place for a family adventure at any time of year. Alternatively, just relax and enjoy and ice cream or fish and chips in our beachside café.
Family friendly events at Studland Bay
Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our weekly Nature Tots group – for children up to five years old and their parents or carers.
Nature Tots discover Studland Bay and the landscape around them through activities and stories. The beautiful coastal setting with dunes and woodland makes the perfect location to discover the outdoors through the seasons. Sessions take place during term time.
Family friendly things to do at Studland Bay
Head outdoors and get your little ones closer to nature.
Children can run on our miles of coastline, build sandcastles, make beach art and enjoy being outside in nature. Refuel with ice creams and fish and chips from the Knoll Beach Café.
Older children will enjoy the picuresque walk up to the top of Old Harry Rocks and learn about Studlands role in WW2 at Fort Henry near Middle Beach.
Please remember to follow the countryside code when visiting, to help look after this special place.
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Planning your family visit
- There are toilets with baby changing facilities at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay, as well as a council run toilet at South Beach.
- Beach prams and wheelchairs are available to hire for free from Knoll Beach Office, these can be booked in advance by calling the Knoll Beach Office 01929 450500.
- There is hard level access from the accessible car park to Knoll Beach Office, Shop, Cafe, and toilets. Elsewhere at Studland there is varying terrain from soft sandy beaches and dunes to rugged paths in the woodland.
Eating and shopping at Studland Bay
Need some refreshments during your visit? Find out more about Knoll Beach Café, along with its sister shop, which sells a wide range of seasonal beach equipment, accessories and gift ideas.
Outdoor activities at Studland Bay
There are endless opportunities for adventure at Studland Bay, Dorset, where you can explore the water in kayaks, the beach on horseback and the nearby countryside on bikes.
Things to do at Studland Bay
Four miles of beautiful beaches line the sheltered waters of Studland Bay. The area is ideal for family beach trips and coastal walks.