Durlston
On the southeast tip of Purbeck, 1 mile from Swanage in Dorset, this superb site, owned and managed by Dorset County Council, is governed by the ethos of 'Conservation for Public Enjoyment'.
Durlston is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site which runs from Exmouth in the west to Old Harry Rocks at Ballard Down. Durlston is also designated as Heritage Coast, Special Area of Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the offshore waters are part of the Marine Research Area.
The accessible Visitor Centre is popular with families and children featuring sound from the seabed, live video pictures of seabird colonies, monthly displays and a Daily Diary of wildlife sightings. You can also buy guides, maps, books, souvenirs, drinks and confectionery. The Lookout café is perched on the cliffs at Durlston Castle, a Victorian folly built in the 1880's.



