Heritage Open Days - Life in Studland During WWII
Sunday, 13 September 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Type: History and Heritage
Booking Required: No
Studland Bay is known to many as a leisure destination boasting four miles of beach, but its historical significance is often overlooked. 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.
Accessibility: Accessible carpark at Knoll Beach, with access path to toilets, changing places, cafe and shop.
Meeting point: The Discovery Centre, Knoll Beach BH193AQ
Suitability for children: Family friendly
Other: ANPR parking at Knoll Beach. Please remember your car registration when heading to the parking machines. NT members and blue badge holders park for free. You can also download the Just Park app in advance and you can add your NT membership card to the app.
Contact
Knowle Beach Car Park
Studland
BH193AQ
01929 450500
studlandbay@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay/events/9cf69f72-98eb-41cd-8455-d03c666ff5fa
Location Map:
Other Events
08:00 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Elemental Sound Bath at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
09:30 to 17:00
South West Model Show Wargaming Edition
The Tank Museum, Wool
History and Heritage events
South West Model Show is back – with a wargaming twist. September’s show, in partnership with Warlord Games, ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery , Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition showcasing diverse talents, creativity, and imagination from around East Dorset. Including illustrations, ...
10:00 to 16:30
Medieval living history weekend
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Experience medieval life at Corfe Castle as the past comes to life for a special weekend of living history. Explore how the ...
10:00 to 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Life in Studland During WWII
Knowle Beach Car Park, Studland
History and Heritage events
Studland Bay is known to many as a leisure destination boasting four miles of beach, but its historical significance is often ...
10:30 to 12:30
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
History and Heritage events
Join a Ranger for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston ...
13:15 to 14:45
Free daily guided red squirrel walks
Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a free guided walk through the woodland in search of these delightful bushy-tailed ...
10:00 to 12:00
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Knowle Beach Car Park, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comfort of one of our ATVs. You will ...
13:15 to 14:45
Free daily guided red squirrel walks
Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a free guided walk through the woodland in search of these delightful bushy-tailed ...
16:00 to 19:30
Come and Sing Evensong with Dr David Hill
St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, Swanage
Music events
Dr David Hill, Music Director of the Bach Choir and one of UK's leading conductors will lead our next "Come and Sing" evensong ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Db Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Planning to attend this event? Find local accommodation.
Events Disclaimer
All events listed on Virtual Swanage have either been imported, submitted or added by third parties. Virtual Swanage does not validate all the event information submitted to us or verify that the information has not changed or removed after the event has been added to this website.
Please check with the event organiser before traveling to any event to check for updates or changes to the events dates, times or costs involved.
Free listing
Got an event in Swanage or the Isle of Purbeck?
Get your event or festival in front of visitors planning their trip, locals looking for things to do, and tourists already in the area. Virtual Swanage has been the go-to guide for the Isle of Purbeck since 1996, adding your event takes just a few minutes and costs nothing.
- Your own event page with map
- Listed in the monthly events diary
- Appears in search results
- No account needed
- Completely free