Climbing, wild swimming, Nordic Walking, miles of mountain bike trials and nearly 30 miles of glorious Coast and Countryside to run it. It sounds like the Peak District or Scotland? No, Purbeck on the Dorset Coast is becoming a fast favourite for a whole sector of ‘Get out doors’ lovers from across the Uk, looking […]
Purbeck Literary festival a day of magical words and music
The third Purbeck Literary Festival runs from 14th to 27th February with a pre-Festival Children’s Launch with well-known Dorset Story Teller Martin Maudsley for a day of magical words and music at Corfe Castle, National Trust Visitor Centre. The two week programme then follows, launching with At ‘A Foot in the Door’, February 14th Harman’s […]
Sturthill Stable – Summer 2015
Farmyard fun in the heart of Dorset Surrounded by spectacular countryside walks, a working farm and even a tennis court, Sturthill Stable (sleeps six plus baby-cot provided) offers an engaging getaway for children and adults alike. Watch tractors chug by, make friends with the dairy cows, and walk to the bubbling stream, where those with […]
Purbeck Litfest plans packed programme for Second Festival
Plans are in place for a packed two week programme for the 2nd Purbeck Literary Festival. Launching on February 16th 2015 (Half Term,) until March 1st events are being put together to appeal to both readers and writers of all ages, across one of the most beautiful areas of Dorset, in a range of venues. […]
Mountain biking
Steve Coombes Mountain bike skills instruction and guided rides I can teach you the core skills to ride off road and tackle technical trails with confidence… Beginners, Ladies only and Improver courses for private groups and ‘one to one’ flexible dates and times Let me show you the good trails with a guided ride tailored […]
Fleur Hitchcock to Launch the 2014 Purbeck Literary Festival
Purbeck Literary Festival is delighted to announce a family-friendly day of ‘Wild writing’ and Inventive stories., for their launch on Monday February 17th, at the National Trust’s Castle View Visitor Centre, Corfe Castle. Best selling children’s author Fleur Hitchcock will be on hand to deliver free workshops throughout the day, encouraging anyone of eight and […]
Purbeck Mountain Bike Rides
Mountain Bike Rides The Purbecks and Wareham Forest A couple of hours exercise with skills instruction to help you progress and gain confidence Tuesdays @ 10am The Purbecks 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (meet at the Studland Ferry near Poole) Wareham Forest 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (meet at the […]
Adventure Days in Purbeck
Tara Longhurst wrote this review after spending a weekend in Purbeck experiencing several adventure days during her stay. My mini adventure to Purbeck was absolutely amazing. It’s beautiful and there is so much to see and do there. I spent a long weekend in Dorset and will most definitely be going back. I chose Purbeck […]
Purbeck Caravan Holidays
There are some areas of the UK that lend themselves to different kinds of holidays for different reasons, and those seeking the freedom of a caravan holiday the south west coast is the place to go. Every county in the south west has its own merits, but you can do a lot worse than choosing […]
Easter Cottage, Swange
Diane and Dave warmly welcome you to our award winning Grade II listed Purbeck stone cottage – a charming, friendly and intimate Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful county of Dorset. This is the Bed & Breakfast in Swanage that you have been looking for, quietly tucked away from busy through traffic, yet within a […]