Durlston Castle and Great Globe
SwanageA Victorian castle on the clifftops of Durlston Country Park, with a rooftop sea view, a café and the giant stone Great Globe beside it.
Get directionsAttractionTime here: 1.5–3 h
On the map
Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2HZ
Quick facts
The Great Globe is about three metres across, weighs around 40 tonnes and was carved in Greenwich in 1887 before being shipped to Swanage.
The castle was built by quarry owner George Burt, known as the King of Swanage, and now has changing exhibitions and a café.
Durlston Country Park around it is a National Nature Reserve known for cowslip meadows, nesting seabirds and the chance of seeing dolphins.
Address
Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2HZ
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