The Great British Outdoors The 4 mile Studland beach is made of Knoll beach, Middle beach, South beach, and Shell bay. The Studland beach is perfect for the family as it has plenty of space, a coffee shop, toilets, and watersports hire. The shallow shores are great for smaller children, water is clear and becomes warm in the summer months. Beautiful sands are perfect for making sandcastles and beach games as well as relaxing in the sun. There also is a very popular Naturist designated area on Knoll beach about 900 meters long where clothing is optional. Studland beach is dog friendly although some restrictions apply during the summer months.
The heathland behind the beach on the other side of the road is perfect for walks and exploring native wildlife and wildflowers on it’s designated trails.
Accessibility
There is a big and easily accessible National Trust car park at Knoll Beach which is free for National Trust members and another car park at Shell Bay. It’s hard to find free parking on the road although is possible at some hours of the day. This is a great alternative to often overcrowded Bournemouth beach that is a short drive away via the Sandbanks chain ferry. You can learn about the National Trust membership and advantages here
Wow factor
Studland beach has great views over the Old Harry’s Rocks on the right and Bournemouth and Poole on the left. It has clear and warm waters and the beach is very wide oozing natural beauty.
Cleanliness
Studland beach is popular and well looked after by its owner National Trust.
Facilities
The beach has car parks, shops, toilets, and watersports rental – everything you need for you and your family to enjoy a great day out.
