Purbeck District

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Flight around Corfe Castle in England - aerial view -aerial photography
Flight around Corfe Castle in England - aerial view -aerial photography
Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom
Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom
Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom

Where to stay in Purbeck District

Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

Corfe Castle Village

Get to know Corfe Castle Village by checking out its beaches, restaurants and spas. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Isle of Purbeck or Studland Beach and Nature Reserve during your time in the area.

Corfe Castle Village
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland Swanage England
Stay at this beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff. Family and dog friendly. Very clean but some areas and furniture quite worn.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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The Knoll House
Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel

3 out of 5
91 High Street Swanage England
The price is HK$776 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$776
HK$931 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (385 reviews)
The hotel was beautiful and old, definitely a historic building. If you like simple and historic then you'll enjoy this space. The staff was very friendly

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Purbeck House Hotel
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road Wareham England
The price is HK$787 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$787
HK$945 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
Good standard

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Durdle Door Hotel
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A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

Swanage ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Swanage. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Swanage Railway are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
A great location and spacious house - ideal for 4 adults and a one-year old. The garden looked lovely, but it was October-November so we didn't use it. Great to have private parking by the house.Very warm; a good-sized, well-stocked kitchen!

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.
The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, NOT 2, local beaches.

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, NOT 2, local beaches.

Kingston ENG
Stay at this cottage in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and tennis courts. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Isle of Purbeck are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
Excellent pre-arrival communications and welcome. Charming cottage, spotlessly clean, with a dog-friendly garden. Situated right next to a bridleway with great walks and views in both directions

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, NOT 2, local beaches.
Private indoor heated pool, sauna + snooker room next to Jurassic. Coastal Path

Private indoor heated pool, sauna + snooker room next to Jurassic. Coastal Path

Swanage ENG
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Durlston Country Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Pool was clean, perfect temperature and very private.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Private indoor heated pool, sauna + snooker room next to Jurassic. Coastal Path
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Popular places to visit

Durdle Door showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and rocky coastline

Durdle Door

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Durdle Door
Peaceful Sunrise at Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lulworth Cove during your travels in Wareham. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Lulworth Cove
Corfe Castle which includes tranquil scenes, heritage elements and building ruins

Corfe Castle

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Corfe Castle
The lovely chimpanzees called Freddy taking it easy.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Monkey World Ape Rescue Center during your trip to East Stoke. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
View of the white cliffs of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England, UK

Durdle Door Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durdle Door Beach during your trip to Wareham? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Durdle Door Beach
#EndlessSummer , tank museum is a great place to spend a day looking at all the vehicle's . you even get to see the stars of the film "Fury"

The Tank Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Tank Museum during your trip to Bovington. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

The Tank Museum

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