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Durlston Country Park

Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL , England
01929 424443
Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Swanage
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Bucks,
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was an interesting walk from Swanage and on from Durlston you can walk out to the Lighthouse and about 2-3 miles to Dancers Ledge. The Castle there has been well restored and very accessible. We didn't eat at the cafe but it looked like it was nice. More

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Stamford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful walk to Dancing Ledge - a manmade pool in the sea, the size of a ballroom - and back along the coastline - a sheer delight on a beautiful summers' evening. More

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Wotton-under-Edge
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Visited on a lovely sunny day with 7 friends. Very helpful warden told me about the motorised buggy that I could use as I was on crutches, £2.50 for a month's use, amazing value. This made my day, could go out to the lighthouse and back and didn't feel left out. Cafe was very good, great decor and reasonable menu... More

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Kent
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great place for families and it was free!!! Good cafe too More

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Swanage, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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The country park is a haven for families and ramblers etc. so why the food is more suited to a city restaurant I cant quite understand? Even though the food is good, it is pricey and the average family on a day out would not be able to afford it. I had the light bite, as its called, olives and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A first class experience. The refurbishment is excellent. An interesting and informative site for both adults and children. The Rock Room is a must as is the cafe. Wonderful service by friendly staff. Rugby Rockers More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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We went to visit Durlston Castle not realising that it is situated within a splendid country park with lots of lovely walks. There is a relatively small car park which you have to pay for and then there is a steep walk down to the castle which has recently reopened after a substantial refurbishment costing around £5M. Entrance to the... More

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Exmouth, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

What a enjoyable afternoon, outstanding, we thought we had found such a gem the views the information, the food was good, a must visit not to be missed. More

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portsmouth
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Lovely walks, beautiful views and to top it all the entry to the Castle was free. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Lots of walks for our dog. Did not like having to pay for parking again oin the swanage area More

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