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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Studland Bay

In or near Studland.

Studland Bay — a natural feature in england south east.

Coastline between Studland and Handfast Point - geograph.org.uk - 7858844

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Swanage · 4.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Studland Bay is a named natural feature in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Studland Bay is a natural landmark located in South-East England. Known for its scenic coastline, the bay features sandy beaches and rich biodiversity. It is part of the Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve, which is designated for its ecological significance. Visitors can expect to see a range of wildlife and enjoy various outdoor activities along the shore.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6500, -1.9333
District
Dorset
Parish
Studland
Postcode
BH19 3AN
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Swanage4.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Viewpoint to Old Harry Rocks

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UNESCO World Heritage · South West England

Old Harry Rocks

Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. They mark the most eastern point of the Jurass

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Beaches · South West England

South Beach

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Studland, Fort Henry - geograph.org.uk - 5297847📷 5

Forts · South West England

Fort Henry

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Caves · South West England

Parson's Barn

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Dragon's teeth

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Where to eat & stay near Studland Bay

Places to stay

Swanage, welcome sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853291📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park

Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

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Postbox in Victoria Road - geograph.org.uk - 7660845📷 5

B&Bs · South West England

Swanage Haven Boutique B&B

Swanage Haven Boutique B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Channel Lights to Poole Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 2219549📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The Haven Hotel

The Haven Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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Northbrook Road, Swanage - geograph.org.uk - 7799309📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Cauldron Barn Caravan Park

Cauldron Barn Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

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Glamping tents - geograph.org.uk - 7580621📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Herston Caravan and Camp Site

Herston Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in england south east.

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Open space cultivated corner - geograph.org.uk - 7580203📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Swanage Bijou Camping at Kirkwood Park

Swanage Bijou Camping at Kirkwood Park — a campsite in england south east.

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Places to eat & drink

'Maid of Poole', Brownsea Island, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7355756📷 5

Cafés · South West England

Café Villano

Café Villano — a café in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop;sandwich;ice cream;regional.

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Swanage buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6785510📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Purbeck Hotel

Purbeck Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cross on Church Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8154593📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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The Quayside, Poole, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1875716📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Portsmouth Hoy Public House

Portsmouth Hoy Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Poole , The Quay Lights - geograph.org.uk - 1778823📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

Custom House

Custom House — a restaurant in england south east.

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Restaurants · South West England

Guildhall Tavern

Guildhall Tavern — a restaurant in england south east.

guildhalltavern.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Studland Bay?
Studland Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AN), in the parish of Studland.
What is Studland Bay?
Studland Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
How do I get to Studland Bay?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AN.
Is Studland Bay a protected site?
Yes — Studland Bay is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Studland Bay?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AN.