Things to do
Whitecliff Cottage is situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck close to Studland and Corfe Castle with plenty of things to do right on the doorstep!
There are a number of leaflets and brochures at the cottage for you to look through but you can also find out more information from the various official tourism websites listed below:
There are numerous places to eat in and around Swanage - we can recommend the following:-
There are so many things to do in Swanage throughout the year including its annual Regatta and Carnival which is considered to be the biggest and best on the south coast. Follow the links below to the various events:
- Swanage Blues Fesitval (Spring & Autumn)
- Swanage Regatta & Carnival (July/Aug)
- Swanage Folk Fesitval (Sept)
- Swanage Jazz Fesitval
- Purbeck Film Festival (Oct)
There are numerous places to visit in and around the area including Corfe Castle, Brownsea Island, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Kingston Lacy, the gorgeous beaches of Swanage and Studland, Old Harry Rocks - you're bound to find something to suit all tastes.
Situated on the Jurassic Coast there is an abundance of walks, climbing, boat trips, bird watching in and around the area - you can take a look at the following websites which will give you a taste of what to expect:
- Durlston Country Park
- Climbing
- Country Walking
- find and download routes
- South West Coast Path
- UK Fossils - Fossil collecting in Dorset
- Swanage Sailing Club
- Swanage Diving Club
- Dorset Belle Boat trips
- Studland Stables (riding weekends can be booked in conjunction with the stables)
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
- Enid Blyton on Isle of Purbeck.com