Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve


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Map Ref: SY 905792
Area: 3,500 ha
DWT Reserves Guide
Coast Habitat & Wildlife
Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve website
Events

Features:

Marine Information Centre and Aquaria at Kimmeridge Bay.
Marine habitats, coastal geology and wildlife.
Educational resource.

General Information:

Reserve leaflet and guide book available.
Kimmeridge cliffs are extremely unstable and
should not be climbed or closely approached.
Proximity to the Army Ranges means live
ammunition may occasionally be washed up on the beach.
Any suspicious objects should not be touched
and should be reported to the coast guard - dial 999.

Kimmeridge Bay - Photo by Tony Bates

National Cycle Network

We encourage visitors to use environmentally friendly forms of transport wherever possible. Most of our reserves are easily accessible by bicycle, with many close to the National Cycle Network. Click here to view a location map of the reserve on the National Cycle Network website.

 

Access: Marine Centre Open:
Summer 2005 - daily 30 April to 30 Sept except some Mondays.
Winter - 1 Oct to Easter, Sundays only.
Easter to 30 April weekends only.
Phone 01929 481044 if unsure.
Disabled access:
Yes (to Fine Foundation Marine Centre)
Parking:
Yes (Parking fee payable to Smedmore Estate)
Tenure:
Managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust
Toilets:
Yes
Nearest Pub / Refreshments:
Bay Restaurant, Kimmeridge
Email: The.restaurant@kimmeridge
The New Inn, Church Knowle
Nearest Railway Station:
Wareham (5 miles)
Local bus service:
Kimmeridge (Thu only)
Other sites in the area:
Stonehill Down (Dorset Wildlife Trust)

 

Protecting Wildlife for the Future