Durlston Country Park

Durlston Country Park is a fabulous countryside paradise. Whether it is the stupendous views, the walks, the Great Globe, the superb geology or Visitor Centre there is always something different to see at Durlston Country Park.

The park is owned by Dorset County Council and managed by Dorset Countryside.

Opening times

All year, Sunrise to Sunset

Entrance charges

Free entry but there are car parking charges

Management plan

The Durlston management Plan CD is available to buy at only £10. The CD includes the Durlston Management plan, Biodiversity Management plan and an introduction to key issues and conflicts.

Wildlife

At Durlston you can enjoy sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, hay meadows, hedgerows and woodland.

Particular wildlife to Look out for includes: Guillemots, Fulmars, Whitethroats, Stonechat, Skylarks, Peregrine Falcon. Early Spider Orchids (plus 8 other orchid species), Early English Gentian, Cowslips, Thrift. Adonis Blue, Lulworth Skipper, Marbled White butterflies. Bottlenose Dolphins and much more.

How to get there
Durlston Country Park is on the south coast of England, 40 miles south-west of Southampton, 20 miles from Bournemouth and 1 mile from Swanage in Dorset.
Facilities
Find out information on parking, picnics, the shop, visitor centre and more.
Education at Durlston Country Park
Durlston is a superb outdoor classroom with a wealth of opportunities to enhance the study of geography, science, history, art and much more.
Friends of Durlston Country Park
Friends of Durlston is a diverse, friendly group providing opportunities for local visitors, regular or occasional, to support and play a role in the management of Durlston Country Park.
Durlston Project
Dorset Countryside and a wide range of project partners are celebrating the news that the Heritage Lottery Fund has confirmed £3.1m of funding towards the £5.5m Durlston Project.
Durlston Marine Project
The Durlston Marine Project is a community-based marine awareness programme.
Durlston Country Park Team
Find out the contact details for the countryside rangers and staff.