Studland Bay - OFFICIAL BEACH
The UK's most popular naturist beach has official approval from the National Trust, which owns the bay. The naturist part of the long sandy beach is about 1km long, and is well signposted.
The National Trust, Police, BN, SUN and other interested bodies are working together to discourage those who threaten to bring naturism into disrepute by sexual misconduct. Please help us to keep Studland 'family friendly'.
Studland Beach WARNING
In June 2008 small red triangular signs were erected on the approaches to Studland Beach by the National Trust. The signs warn of unexploded army ordnance in the area. Left over from the WWII training of troops for the D-Day landings the Studland beach area from Shell Bay to Knoll, together with the dunes and heathland area is regularly 'swept' to find these by the Army.
Emma Wright, of the National Trust, asks naturist beach users for their support by NOT seeking out this very old, and possibly dangerous, ordnance and instead report any suspicious metal objects. The phone numbers to call, on the warning signs, are 07970 595963 and 999. Any reports received by the National Trust, of suspicious metal objects that could be old ordnance, are automatically reported to Dorset Police, who may decided to call in the Army.
Directions
You can get there by catching a ferry from the Sandbanks peninsula in Poole and walking the last mile via Shell Bay. A van is situated on the beach on busy summer days, selling drinks, snacks and ice creams to naturists.
Ordnance Survey Map reference
SZ037846
Parking
It is near the centre of the bay, which has car parks at either end. Park at either of these car parks (at Shell Bay on the northern end or Knoll beach at the southern end) and walk along the paths/beach until you reach the naturist section. Also accessible from 'Fire Point 6 on Ferry Road
Tourist Information
National Trust Visitor Centres
