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Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to start exploring Dorset’s countryside, wildlife and the Jurassic Coast.
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Owned by Dorset Council. Durlston is a very special area of coast and countryside, owned and managed by Dorset Council

31/10/2026

Our Stargazing event tonight with Wessex Astronomical Society is GOING AHEAD! 🪐 🌟
We look forward to welcoming you at 7pm at the Learning Centre. £4 per person.

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Durlston! 🎃 👻 🕷️

A reminder that tomorrow (Sunday) is the last day to take part in our Halloween trail and solve the mystery of who stole the giant Halloween pumpkin! Collect your trail pack from Castle Reception for £3.50.

30/10/2026

Wonderful morning at Durlston today, the highlight being the Guillemots who had returned to the ledge. If you are coming for a walk along the coast path keep a look out for Grey Seal in the water and Wood Pigeons flying overhead. In the woods enjoy the Play Trail - open to all ages!!

29/10/2026

A vibrant sunset over Durlston this evening ☀️

28/10/2026

🎨 FREE Family Craft Event Today! 🖍️

Looking for something creative to do today? It's Wild Wednesday in the Learning Centre! Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm to have a go at some painting, crafts and other fun activities. This event is free to take part, although donations are always appreciated.

We look forward to seeing what you create! 🖌️

27/10/2026

Another wonderful blustery morning across Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve, the Holm Oaks along the coast swaying in the wind, these evergreens still covered in leaves, while the Sycamores and Ashes have now lost most of theirs. Take a stroll along the clifftop trail to enjoy the crashing seas, then pop into Durlston Castle for a coffee and cake! www.durlston.co.uk.

26/10/2026

Do Badgers hibernate over winter?

Join Ranger Jason for the Sleepy Creatures hour at the Learning Centre on Thursday, 29 October, between 14:00 and 15:00, to find out about what wild animals do leading up to and during the winter to survive, as well as making arts and crafts.

Sleepy Creatures is £3.50 per child. Visit our Events Calendar

Furthermore, if you fancy something different and free to do with your family this week, you can join Ranger Jason tomorrow (Tuesday) for the Family Scrub Bash between 10:00 and 12:30 to help cut bushes allowing to open up the ground for wildflowers in spring and summer, as well as a bonfire to get rid of the scrub. Durable clothing is needed.

The Family Scrub Bash must also be booked via the Durlston Events Calendar on tour website but is absolutely free

25/10/2026

Coming up on Tuesday morning, we have our final Family Scrub Bash of the year!

Come along and help a Ranger cut some bushes to open up the ground for our wonderful wildflowers 🌷 🌻 🪻

Free but booking required via our website www.durlston.co.uk/events. Please meet at the Learning Centre for 10am and wear durable outdoor clothing.

23/10/2026

Still looking for something to do this half-term? 🍂 Don't forget we have a range of exciting events coming up next week for all ages 👇

For more information and to book, please visit the events page of our website below

👻 Spooky season has arrived! 🎃

Join us this October half-term for some frightfully fun family activities including:
- A self-guided Halloween trail
- A scrub bash to help with the country park's management works
- Arts, crafts and games at Wild Wednesday and Sleepy Creatures
- A Halloween-themed parkrun
- An evening stargazing (weather dependent)

For more information and to book, please visit https://orlo.uk/EVqII

21/10/2026

Today is National Reptile Awareness Day - a day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of reptiles! 🐍

Did you know here at Durlston we provide a home to five species of reptiles?

This includes four of the UK's native species: Adders, Grass Snakes, Slow Worms and Common Lizards, as well as Wall Lizards which are non-native, initially introduced to the UK from southern Europe. They are thriving here, having been first recorded in 2002 and you'll often see them basking in the sunshine on warm days on the walls around the Castle (as pictured below). Have you ever spotted a Wall Lizard on your visit?

Address

Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road
Swanage
BH192JL

Telephone

01929 424443

Website

http://linktree.com/durlstoncountrypark

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