Life in Studland during WWII
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Ferry Road, Studland, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Studland Bay is known to many as a leisure destination boasting four miles of beach, but its historical significance is often overlooked. Hear about childhood memories of those living in Studland during WWII. Come and talk to our knowledgeable volunteers, find out about the everyday lives of the village, and the exercises that took place in Studland Bay with an exhibition at Knoll Beach. Take a self guided walk around some of our remaining WW2 remnants. Family friendly event with kids activities including clay tile making and code cracking.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 10:00-16:00
Location & directions
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Ferry Road, Studland, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
- Directions:
- The route 50 more bus between Bournemouth and Swanage has a bus stop by Knoll beach. If coming by road from the Corfe or Swanage direction, Knoll Beach driveway is located on the Right, just past the Knoll House Hotel. If coming over on the chain ferry from the Bournemouth and Poole direction, Knoll Beach is just under 3miles from the Toll Booths on the left. The event will be located at the Discovery Centre, found on the left hand side as you come down the Knoll Beach driveway. Please note -If booked onto the walk, the meeting point for this is the sea mine in Middle Beach car park (Beach Road, Studland, BH19 3AX), approximately 10 to 15mins walk from Knoll Beach.
- Contact on day:
- National Trust Beach Office
- Telephone number:
- +441929450500
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
At Knoll Beach, there is accessible parking, accessible toilet and a changing places. The event is on a decked area at the Discovery Centre, accessed by a short gravel path or area of grass.
