Glamping on the Jurassic Coast

Have the beach trip of a lifetime along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Surrounded by surreal, prehistoric landscapes and intriguing castle ruins overlooking dramatic cliffs, it’s no wonder this iconic area has made it onto the tourism radar. Enjoy making sandcastles with your family. Walk the Jurassic coastline. Explore the countryside. Or sit back and enjoy a sunset with a bucket of fish and chips. The power to craft the ultimate holiday in Dorset is all yours!

Looking to enjoy fantastic natural scenery without sacrificing the comforts of traditional accommodations? Well, that’s precisely what you’ll find with these listings. Many of these glampsites offer fabulous views of the sea with proximity to beaches. They are also exceptionally comfortable and often feature gardens, outdoor seating areas and cosy living rooms suitable for couples and medium sized groups. Watch the sunset from your window. Fix up a beach picnic from your fully equipped kitchen. Jurassic Coast glamping makes it possible for you to enjoy your holiday, your way.

If you love the beach, you’re in for a treat at Jurassic Coast. Lulworth Cove features some very interesting coastline to explore. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its fantastic scenery and marine life. At low tide the rockpools reveal shanny, anemones, starfish and more. There are caves, blow holes, and stunning cliffs with interesting rock formations as well. While Chesil Beach is the location for fishing buffs especially at West Bexington. Mackerel is the common catch that you can roast on the beach while enjoying your favourite brew. Authors like Fowles and McEwan wrote books about the sheer wildness of nature here.

Booking a holiday at Jurassic Coast opens you to fascinating naturescapes. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens feature exotic flora in their wooded valley. Delight in the gorgeous magnolias, camellias, and huge rhododendrons with their colourful blooms along with more formal gardens teeming with subtropical growth. Sculptured characters along the trail will delight the children as well. At the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre there are numerous interactive exhibits with ledges and rockpools. Snorkelers and divers will revel in the underwater forests featuring peacock’s tail seaweed and Montagu’s blennies, against rainbow wrack and coralline seaweeds, enhancing the schools of vibrant fish.

Love road trips? Jurassic Coast is a motherload of adventure around every turn. Its pristine ocean, quaint pubs, and classic dishes will keep the excitement going every step of the way. Starting from Swanage, head towards Poole for the best fish-n-chips and ale or a scoop of ice-cream while soaking in the quintessentially British atmosphere. Durlston Country Park offers a museum and excellent hikes along cliffs with iconic lighthouses. Perhaps fresh fish for dinner at Kimmeridge Bay and some fossil picking to boot! And Charmouth and Lyme Regis, ‘the Pearl of Dorset’, is a good endpoint.

This amazing natural stone arch is thought to be the most famous in the world. According to geologists, it was formed 10,000 years ago when the sea pierced the sea stacks. Access to the beach is from the cliff path. The caves and Purbeck Beds are observable here too. This popular site is perfect for impressive photos, coasteering, and rock pooling as well.

Spyway Dinosaur Footprints, located at Acton, Purbeck just off Priest’s Way, is an incredible archaeological discovery made by a quarry worker. He uncovered the prints while clearing the soft limestone. Now it is available for visitors to walk where the dinosaurs walked among Jurassic plants!

Tyneham Village was evacuated in 1943 and the villagers never returned which is why it’s dubbed ‘Dorset’s lost village’. Recently the Church and School buildings were restored and are loaded with exhibits depicting the villagers’ daily routines and interesting stories about the village. A trail leads to Worbarrow Bay for a lovely beach stroll.

Corfe Castle with its adjoining village offer tourists a plethora of sites such as museums, a picturesque village, art galleries and more. Built in 1086 it was a great stronghold and a model was built demonstrating its appearance before the Civil War in 1646. There are entertaining games in the garden and a café. Brenscombe Outdoor Centre offers a tree-top rope course and much more.

This striking geological wonder is worth the trek to see up close and capture some photos. There are several natural arches with ribboned rock called the Lulworth Crumple. Other features include caves like Cathedral Cavern that are supported by pillars of rock-like sea stacks coming up from the water. This jaw-dropping scenery will inspire you for years to come.

Ready for dinner? Check out the classic Dorset crab, mussels, fish and chips and more in the quaint villages of Jurassic Coast. The Dolls House in Lulworth Cove features fudge and other delicacies for dessert. Local pubs boast ales, lagers, and craft beers along with live music!

Abbotsbury Swannery was organised by Benedictine monks in the 11th century and offers a unique opportunity to walk through a colony of Mute Swans along the stunning countryside. The monastery is still reflected in its ruins near St. Nicholas Church. Check out the Swan Maze and subtropical gardens for another special treat with the kids. Harry Potter’s Half-Blood Prince was also filmed here.