Accessible Purbeck

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Come and meet us at St John’s Hill, Wareham, or ring us on 01929 552623

Open six days a week Scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, equipment hire, walking sticks, folding sticks are available along with a wide range of aids for daily living.

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Email: [email protected] www.purbeckmobility.com CONTENTS

Purbeck Transport Information Buses 5 Trains, Taxis 6 Boats 7

Car Parking Wareham 8 10 11 12 Lulworth and Durdle Door 14

Accommodation Adapted Accommodation 15 Care Agency 16 Hotel, Guesthouse and B&B Accommodation 17 Self Catering Accommodation Agencies 18 Self Catering 18 Caravan and Camping 19

Towns and Villages Corfe Castle 20 Lulworth 20 Swanage 21 Wareham 21 Wool 22 22 Upton 22

Beaches 23 Outings with Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters 24 Information & Heritage Centres 27 Purbeck Attractions 28 Libraries and Internet Facilities 36 Shopmobility Scheme and Mobility Hire 38 Local Contacts 38 GP Surgeries Purbeck Area 39 Map - Car Parking and Toilets in Purbeck 40 Notes 43

3 Purbeck Transport Information Buses Wilts & 01202 338420 [email protected] www.morebus.co.uk All Isle of Purbeck buses (Breezers) are easy access and have built-in ramps to enable wheelchair access directly onto the bus. All buses have space for at least one wheelchair. Wheelchairs may have to be folded if another wheelchair is already present on the bus. Working dogs are accepted on all routes and can travel free of charge. (The majority of Wilts & Dorset routes offer low floor easy access buses, but please check Bus Timetable Guide for full details.)

First Group 0333 014 3490 www.firstgroup.com/wessex-dorset-south-somerset Operates the Jurassic Coaster X54 and seasonal X55. Most buses have a low entrance and are able to take a basic wheelchair. Wheelchairs may have to be folded if another wheelchair is already present on the bus. Working dogs are accepted on all routes and can travel free of charge.

Damory 01202 338420 [email protected] www.damory.co.uk Services 104 and Breezer 30 are wheelchair accessible - normally 1 wheelchair per bus. Working dogs are accepted on all routes and can travel free of charge.

National express, Assisted Travel Helpline 0871 781 8181 (General enquiries and new bookings) www.nationalexpress/help-and-advice/ContactUs Collections from Swanage, Corfe Castle and Wareham. Not all coaches are accessible, call 03717 818178 for advice. Connection assistance available and priority seats can be reserved. Swanage Tourist Information Centre, Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham, and the Post Office in Wareham can also assist with bookings and coach cards.

Large Print Timetables Large print timetables can be downloaded and printed off from www. dorsetforyou.gov.uk/travel-dorset/bus or by calling 01305 225165. Copies can also be obtained from Swanage Tourist Information Centre and Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham.

4 5 Trains Boats South West Trains Wareham Boat hire 0345 6000 6650 www.southwesttrains.co.uk 01929 550688 [email protected] www.warehamboathire.co.uk. Stations at Holton Heath, Wareham, Wool and Moreton are all ‘wheelchair Wareham Boat Hire is delighted to be able to offer a new ‘WheelyBoat’ which accessible’ apart from the southbound platform at Holton Heath which has provides easy access for wheelchair users to the beautiful River Frome. Moored at steps. Disabled parking available at each station. Working dogs travel free of Abbots Quay, Wareham the boat provides access for 8 persons or 5 wheelchair charge. users on a self drive or skippered basis and is perfect for viewing the yachts, For assistance with travel and seat reservation phone at least 24 hours prior to birds and wildlife that frequent this charming river.” your journey – 0800 528 2100. www.southwesttrains.co.uk/assisted-travel-form Wareham Boat hire also offers Kayaks, Canoes, Rowing Boats and Paddle Mobility scooters must be assessed and issued with a South West Trains Scooter Boards. www.WarehamBoatHire.co.uk/wheelyboat Card, call 0800 528 2100 for details. Dolphin Boat Swanage Railway 01258 857806 www.thefriendsofdolphin.co.uk 01929 425800 www.swanagerailway.co.uk [email protected] Steam and diesel. Stations at Norden (Park & Ride), Corfe Castle, Harmans A specially designed boat for people with disabilities. Free to disabled Cross, Herston and Swanage. Each guard’s van has a ramp to allow a passengers. Early booking essential. Only 12 passengers permitted each trip. wheelchair on and off the train. Parking and disabled toilet, with use of Radar Trip includes Poole Harbour to Wareham. Mainly groups but individuals can be key, at Norden. Public toilets are available at Norden, Corfe Castle and catered for. Boarding from Berthing Office, Dolphin Marina and Poole Quay. Swanage stations. Adapted carriage available on some routes, please call for Level walk/wheel on-and-off ramp and a flat board open deck to accommodate information. Working dogs are allowed free of charge. wheelchairs in the centre. Toilet facilities on board.

Disabled Persons Railcard Brownsea Seahorse 0345 605 0525 www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk [email protected] 01202 707744 - option 8 0345 601 0132 (minicom/textphone) The Brownsea Seahorse offers a boat service from Sandbanks, Poole to With a Disabled Persons Railcard, valid for 12 months, you can travel by train Brownsea Island and return on set days. Booking is essential. throughout Britain for reduced fares. Not valid on Swanage Railway. When you arrive on Brownsea Island you can use your own wheelchair or borrow a Mountain Trike. This fantastic new facility is run by the National Trust.

Taxis Knoticat The following taxi companies can accommodate passengers in wheelchairs 07889 970 702 for bookings or 01590 679337 www.knoticat.co.uk and pre-booking is advised. We would advise you to check your specific Knoticat is a 10 metre sailing catamaran, offering the opportunity to give all requirements with the company to ensure an adapted vehicle is available. disabled people and carers the chance to sail and enjoy the beautiful waters in Quay Cars, Swanage 07788 234545 and around Poole Harbour. Richard’s Taxis, Wareham 01929 556575/07974 700005 Swanage Associated Taxis 01929 425350/421122 Local cruise companies offer a range of trips, including: Poole to Wareham; Poole to Brownsea Island; and Swanage to Brownsea Island, Bournemouth and Poole. Check with the individual companies for accessibility - generally a small amount of mobility is needed to board the boats.

Brownsea Island Ferries 01929 462383 www.brownseaislandferries.com City Cruises Poole (also from Swanage) 01202 467882 www.citycruisespoole.com Greenslade Pleasure Boats 01202 669955 www.greensladepleasureboats.co.uk

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Car Parking Wareham Car Parking Map = Parking Parking In Wareham = Accessible toilets (please see useful Disabled ‘Blue Badge’ holders may park free of charge for up to 3 hours in any information at the of Wareham’s Pay & Display car parks. This is providing the badge is displayed back of the guide) in a prominent position in the front windscreen and the clock has been set correctly. To Railway station Disabled ‘Blue Badge’ holders may also park for up to three hours on double car park yellow lines, providing permit is displayed, the clock set and there are no lines crossing the pavement. Disabled ‘Blue Badge’ holders may also park all day on the street where “one WAREHAM hour free parking” is allowed, providing permit is displayed and the clock set. For all enquiries go to www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/blue-badge Further information about restrictions are contained within the Blue Badge Scheme booklet. Car Parks in Wareham North Parking in Wareham Street Howards Lane Medium stay, two designated spaces, up to 3 hours free in any space Bonnet’s Lane Bonnets Lane (East & West) One designated space, up to 3 hours free in any space P Rempstone Centre Two designated spaces, up to 3 hours free in any space Howard’s Lane St Johns Hill & Church Green One designated space, up to 3 hours free in any 9 space Connigar Lane One designated space, up to 3 hours free in any space East Street Rempstone West Centre The Quay One designated space, up to 3 hours free in any space Street Stretch Road One designated space, up to 3 hours free in any space Railway Station Two designated spaces, up to 3 hours free in any space Streche St.John’s Hill Roadside Designated Spaces Three spaces available in North Street Road For all enquiries call 01929 557352 South Street The Quay 16

To Swanage

8 9 Car Parks in Corfe Castle Car Parks in Studland Parking in Corfe Castle Parking in Studland Norden Car Park 12 designated spaces. No free Knoll Beach, Middle Beach, South Beach, Shell Bay parking Designated bays, no free parking unless National Trust members. Castle View Visitors Centre Three designated Middle Beach: 4 spaces spaces, up to 4 hours free parking in any space South Beach: 5 spaces Road (opp. Castle View Visitors Knoll Beach: approximately 20 cars depending on how the first car parks in Centre) – no designated spaces, free parking because it isn’t lined up as anywhere else Sandy Hill Lane Walkers Car Park No designated Shell Bay: 4 spaces spaces, free parking West Street Two designated spaces, up to 3 hours free in any space To Shell bay & Ferry 19 = Parking = Parking = Accessible toilets = Accessible toilets (please see useful (please see useful information at the information at the back of the guide) back of the guide) To Wareham 12

10 Norden Car Park Ferry Road Castle View 12 CORFE STUDLAND Church CASTLE Knowle Road Castle entrance 11 Sandy Hill Lane 1212 Beach 12 Road 8 Manor Rectory Road Heath Green Road Lane

West Street Watery Lane

To Swanage Swanage Road To Swanage 10 11 Car Parks in Swanage Car Parks in Swanage = Parking Parking in Swanage = Accessible toilets On-road Parking (please see useful information at the Disabled ‘Blue Badge’ holders may park for up to three hours on double yellow back of the guide) lines, providing permit is displayed, the clock set and there are no lines crossing the pavement. Shore Road adjacent to the beach is free for Blue Badge holders but your badge and clock which has been set, must be displayed. To Studland

Roadside disabled bays Ulwell Mermond Place, Health Centre near taxi rank and by the Mowlem Theatre. Northbrook Road

All car parks in Swanage are payable and do not have free spaces De Moulham Road for blue badge holders. Broad Road Long stay - 2 designated spaces Road North Beach Car Park Long Stay -2 designated spaces Main Beach Car Park Long Stay

4 designated spaces payable Road Shore Mermond Place Short Stay 2hrs - 3 designated spaces Victoria Avenue Co-op Short Stay 2hrs - Max 3 designated spaces SWANAGE 4

Northbrook 2 Road

Court 1 Road Shore Road 3 High Street

Broad Road

12 13 Car Parks in Lulworth and Durdle Door Adapted Accommodation Lulworth Cove – designated bays close to Heritage Centre, no free parking. Durdle Door - no free parking Gateway & Woodland Cottages Livability Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole BH16 6JN www.holtonlee.org/accommodation For booking information or enquiries please e-mail info.holtonlee@liveability. org.uk 01202 625562 Church Road = Parking = Accessible toilets Gateway Cottage (please see useful information at the Accessible self-catering for up to eight people. back of the guide) The ground floor has an open plan fully fitted kitchen and lounge. A large wet room with toilet, shower, wash basin and overhead hoisting. Main Road Two twin bedrooms with fall & rise beds with built in bed rails. One room has LULWORTH overhead hoisting. Britwell Drive Access to rear patio area and barbecue overlooking garden and adjoining heathland. Upstairs are two further twin bedrooms, double bedroom, family bathroom containing bath, toilet and wash basin.

7 Woodland Cottage Durdle Door Accessible self-catering for up to eight people. The ground floor has a twin bedroom equipped with fall & rise beds with built in rails. Wet room with shower, toilet & sink, and family bathroom with bath, toilet 4 & sink. A newly refurbished fully fitted kitchen. A fully fitted lounge diner. Access to rear patio area and barbecue overlooking garden and adjoining heathland. Upstairs are two further twin bedrooms and a double bedroom.

Both cottages have gas central heating, hot water and mobile hoist.

Mortons House Hotel Corfe Castle www.mortonshouse.co.uk 01929 480988 Mortons House Hotel have four accessible rooms located in a quiet corner of the hotel grounds. All the accessible rooms have the usual facilities expected of a quality three star hotel. All have shower only ‘wet rooms’ (no bath), low level light switches, low level clothes rail in the wardrobes, under floor heating, tea and coffee making facilities, quality courtesy products and 32” Wall mounted flat screen Televisions.The rooms are designed for the able bodied as well as the physically challenged. As all the equipment is removable the rooms are normally set up without WC support arms and shower chairs etc. Please state when booking what equipment you require and any special requests and/or needs you may have, as no two guests needs are the same. 14 15 Heroes Haven Hotel, Guesthouse and B&B Accommodation www.heroes-haven.org.uk Heroes Haven Swanage is a purpose built lodge which provides affordable Glenlee Guest House, Swanage holidays for disabled, injured and visually impaired serving and ex-serving www.glenleeswanage.co.uk 01929 425794 members of the Armed Forces, their immediate family and carers. Ground floor rooms Medical service personnel are also eligible to use the facility. The lodge has been specially designed to cater for wheelchairs and for those Hyde Cottage, Wareham that have suffered serious injuries to enjoy a “normal” family holiday. www.hydecottage.com 01929 553344 Situated on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, the lodge nestles in its own extensive Ground floor rooms landscaped gardens, which offer a tranquil setting for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing family holiday. Kingston Country Courtyard, Kingston The nearby seaside town of Swanage is a few minutes’ drive away; here you will www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com 01929 481066 find safe sandy beaches, interesting range of shops, cafés and restaurants and a Ground floor rooms in a courtyard setting, some with wet rooms vibrant night life. Little Gem, Swanage www.littlegemguesthouse.co.uk 01929 427904 Care Agency Ground floor rooms

Bluebird Care Wareham Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle Bluebird Care is a specialists in care at home, based in Wareham and cover the www.mortonshouse.co.uk 01929 480988 Purbeck area. We are happy to discuss any requirements you may have and Silver Award for Accessibility work with you to find care solutions. In the first instance, call 01929 500515 to discuss your needs. Pines Hotel and Longdown Bungalow, Swanage www.pineshotel.co.uk 01929 425211 Accommodation Lifts and some rooms with large ensuites, and self-contained bungalow Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge, Swanage Below is a list of establishments who either offer ground floor accommodation or www.purbeckhouselouisalodge.com 01929 422872 have been accredited by the National Accessible Scheme or have some facilities Ground floor rooms in hotel and lodge for people using a wheelchair. Please refer to the individual properties via our website www.visit-dorset.com or visit the establishment’s own website for their Spurwing Guest House, Wareham access statements. www.spurwing.info 01929 553869 Ground floor room We recommend that you always contact the accommodation and enquire about their facilities, it is also advisable to inform the establishments if you have any Tall Trees, Swanage additional special requirements of any kind. www.talltreesswanage.co.uk 01929 422164 Ground floor rooms in Guest Wing and Barn

Wide Horizons www.widehorizons.org.uk/centre/the-townsend-centre Hostel style accommodation with ground floor rooms. Limited availability

Wynards Farm, Newburgh www.wynardsfarm.co.uk 01929 852660 Ground floor rooms

16 17 Self Catering Accommodation Agencies Caravan and Camping Please telephone to discuss your requirements The following sites offer differing degrees of accessibility. Please call for Blue Chip Holidays information to ensure that it will meet your specific needs. 03301 347947 www.bluechipholidays.co.uk Corfe Castle Holidays Acton Field Campsite 019299 481198 www.corfeandpurbeckholidays.com www.actonfieldcampsite.co.uk 01929 424184 Limited summer opening Dorset Coastal Cottages 0800 980 4070 www.dorsetcoastalcottages.com Birchwood Tourist Park www.birchwoodtouristpark.co.uk 01929 554763 Dorset Cottage Holidays Open all year round 01929 481547 www.dhcottages.co.uk Durdle Door Holiday Park Dream Cottages www.lulworth.com/durdle-door-holiday-park 01929 400200 01305 789000 www.dream-cottages.co.uk Open March to October Accessible static caravan and camping pod. Restaurant and shop. Island Cottage Holidays 01929 481555 www.purbeckcottageholidays.co.uk East Creech Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Wareham www.eastcreechfarm.co.uk 01929 480519 Miles & Son Self Catering Holidays Open April to October 01929 423333 www.milesandson.co.uk Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Quay Holidays www.nordenfarm.com 01929 480098 01202 683333 www.quayholidays.co.uk Open March to October

Wyke Dorset Cottages Sandford Holiday Park, Sandford 01929 422776 www.dorsetcottages.com www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk/sandford 01202 622513 Open February to November

Self Catering South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park, Please telephone to discuss your requirements www.southlytchettmanor.co.uk 01202 622577 Annexe to Stoneacre, Open March to New Year Holiday www.annexestoneacre.co.uk 01929 480668 2 ground floor en-suite rooms Tom’s Field Campsite, Langton Matravers www.tomsfieldcamping.co.uk 01929 427110 Dorset Resort, Bere Regis www.dorsetresort.com 01929 472244 Ulwell Farm Caravan Park, Swanage Single storey log cabins www.ulwellfarm.co.uk 01929 422825 Open April to October Gables Court, Swanage www.gables-apartments.co.uk 01929 426516 Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Wareham Ground floor apartment www.warehamforest.co.uk 01929 551393 Open all year round Westland Flats www.westlandflats.co.uk 01929 422637 Ground floor flats 18 19 Towns and Villages Swanage The vast majority of In this section we have tried to give a brief overview of some of the areas in Swanage town centre is Purbeck. Both Wareham and Swanage have Town Maps and Guides available. flat, providing excellent access to the many Corfe Castle Village shops, bars, restaurants Corfe Castle village is four miles from Wareham, on the main road (A351) to and cafes. A Town Swanage. Trail walking leaflet is available from the It is a very pretty stone-built village with a museum, shops and the ruin of Information Centre. Corfe Castle itself. The Castle was built in 1086 and destroyed after a siege in 1646. Much of the Disabled badge stone from the Castle can be found in the houses holders are able to of Corfe village today. park immediately next to the beach between the Stone Jetty and Ocean Bay providing the clock and badge are displayed. The time limit is three hours. The streets and pavements of Corfe Castle village Disabled parking bays are marked at the front of the Mowlem complex as well itself are generally not suited to wheelchair users. as in central Swanage Town in Mermond Place. There is a Visitor Centre just outside of the village which is accessible to wheelchair users and has One of the main features of the town is the beautiful sandy beach. The Swanage a varied and interactive display relating to the Tourist Information Centre is situated on the seafront on Shore Road. The history of the castle. Disabled parking and toilet Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre is situated in the Square on the seafront. available at the Visitor Centre. Wareham The market town of Wareham lies between the rivers Frome and Lulworth Piddle. It is one of only two towns in Lulworth Cove is accessible to wheelchair users the UK which still although there is a long tarmac slope from the car retains its Saxon Walls, park to the cove with places to eat and gift outlets surrounding the town on the way. on three sides. It has Lulworth Castle and Estate consists of some been a market town 12,000 acres of rolling parkland, woods and for over 500 years with farmland. The Castle was built as a hunting lodge markets on Saturdays in 1608, has played host to seven monarchs and and a Farmers Market survived the devastating fire of 1929. Castle and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. grounds have some accessiblilty. See attractions The main streets in Wareham are a mixture of paving slabs and tarmac - level section for Lulworth Heritage Centre and Lulworth with a slight incline, down towards the Quay and upwards in North Street Castle information. The Quay is suitable for Wheelchair users, with a slight incline down towards the water. Across the bridge, Priory Meadow allows accessibility for all into part of the Wareham Water Meadows. Discover Purbeck Information Centre is situated very close to the Quay in South Street.

20 21 Wool Beaches Wool is a small level village, a mixture of modern and historic architecture, and is Durdle Door (Pebble) situated alongside the River Frome and the Access to Durdle Door by steep path and steps down onto the main rail link between London and Weymouth. beach. Toilet facilities in Durdle Door Holiday Park (Radar). There It is also on the doorstep of the Tank Museum, is no wheelchair access to the beach. Not reccommended for Monkey World, Lulworth Castle and Cove, and people with mobility issues, due to the steep access. Views across Durdle Door. to Portland from car park. On the opposite bank of the Frome to the (Rocks) village is the17th century Woolbridge Manor Parking available close to Marine Wildlife Centre (Toilet). Grassy where ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ spent her area in front of car park with views of the bay but no wheelchair honeymoon in Hardy’s novel of that name, and just to the east of the village are access to bay itself. Access is available along the Coast Path the remains of the 12th century , the stones from which were used between the Marine Centre and the Ranges Gate – approximately to build Lulworth Castle. 1.5 miles. Tarmac road, with gentle slope. If gates to lower car park are closed, please contact the centre. 01929 481044 Bere Regis Bere Regis is a small but lively village built around an Lulworth Cove (Pebble) 11th century church with a timbered roof, and a window Accessed by a long tarmac slope from car park to Cove, mentioned in Hardy’s ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’. approx. 400 metres. Toilet adjacent to Heritage Centre with It is also within easy access of the Martyrs’ access from car park. Museum, Athelhampton House, the Tank Museum, Clouds Hill, the home of T.E.Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), and Studland National Trust Beach (Sand & Dune) Moreton where he is buried, the church there containing Knoll Beach Visitors Centre has two all terrain wheelchairs for the incredibly beautiful etched windows by Whistler. hire, and stone path access to the beach, café, information point and shop from car park. Toilets sited at Middle Beach, Knoll Beach and Shell Bay. Upton Hearing loop available at Knoll Beach Visitor Centre.Disabled parking at all car Upton is a small town on the eastern edge of Purbeck, parks. originally built around a crossroads where the Blandford to Hamworthy road crosses the main road from Poole to Dorchester. Ideally situated for Poole and Swanage (Sand) Lytchett Minster, Upton Heath and Woods, Lytchett Heath and Bay, leading onto Swanage has a beautiful sandy beach, starting from the Mowlem Theatre building Poole Harbour, and Upton House and Country Park. Upton House itself is set on around to the foot of Ballard Down. The beach is fully accessible from its car parks - a knoll overlooking Poole Harbour, and a corridor of lawns free of trees gives it there is a ramp immediately next to the Mowlem complex, to the right and left hand a clear view over the harbour and Pergins Island, just one on many to be found side of the stone jetty at the foot of Victoria Avenue. There is additional ramped in the second largest natural harbour on earth. access next to Ocean Bay Restaurant. Working dogs only permitted on beach during Lytchett Bay View is a 9.6 acre open space located in Upton which is free to summer season. Further facilties available from Tourist Information Centre on access, with free kerb-side parking. It has spectacular views across the Purbeck seafront. RNLI Lifegurads monitor the beach within a designated zone during peak Hills and Poole Harbour. The Town Council has worked hard to improve season. the accessibility of this area, including an all weather natural path from the The shore side has a level promenade, stretching from the Mowlem to Ocean Bay, pavement to the shoreline and the addition of a picnic bench suitable for with numerous benches along with two Victorian shelters to rest with an ice cream wheelchair users to sit comfortably. Information boards have been installed to and enjoy the marvellous views. The section of promenade between the Mowlem educate visitors about the diversity of wildlife to be found there and work has and the Stone Jetty is the width of the road between May and September as it is recently begun to give this area a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) closed to car traffic. This is where the main beach toilets, including a disabled toilet and Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status. Access to and from the area has also are situated, close to Swanage Tourist Information Centre. been improved by the installation of additional dropped kerbs, some with tactile paving. Enjoyed by families, dog lovers and wild life enthusiasts, this open Access to the Victorian Pier in Swanage Bay is good, you are able to continue along space has plenty to offer visitors. the promenade along ground level with the sea on your left side, to the Stone Quay and beyond Swanage Pier. Additional toilets are located along this route. 22 23 Outings with Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters Arne RSPB Reserve. Fairly level with slight slopes, up to 3 Lawrence of Arabia Trail miles (Section 2 - Moreton and the River Frome). Level, ¼ mile and extendable Park in the car park, combination of Park in Moreton Village, either by the cemetery or near the church. compacted gravel and grass with picnic Follow the lane past the church to the River Frome, using the narrow bridge to cross tables with wheelchair space next to the the ford. Then follow the wide quiet lane for as far as you feel able, returning by hut. Nearest accessible toilet at cafe. the same route. Follow 5 signposted trails of different lengths (up to 3 miles), and abilities Village and Warbarrow Bay. paths through beautiful woodland down to the beach with superb views across Fairly level with slight slopes, 1 mile to sea Poole harbour to Poole in the east, Sandbanks, the Purbeck Hills and Corfe Castle Park in the large car park, combination of compacted gravel and grass with picnic to the south. Off-road Tramper available to hire. Benches throughout the trails but tables. without arms and back support. Most of the remains of the village and the farm are accessible, and there is a Access to the café at Arne pleasant mile long compacted gravel lane leading down to a view of the sea, the The cafe has step-free access through the shop and also a side entrance up a small remains of Worbarrow village, with picnic tables, and superb views of the Jurassic flight of steps. There are a small number of disabled parking spaces adjacent to the coast and across to the Isle of Portland. (Check for opening times as village is within building and two visitor footpaths from the main car park. There are also accessible Tank Firing Ranges) 01929 404819 toilets in the building.

Durlston Country Park. Hartland Moor - Some level, some slopes, 2 miles Hartland Way, Millenium mile Park in either of the two car parks, tarmac and grass with picnic tables. Level, 1 mile and extendable 1 A pleasant 1 /2 mile walk to the west along the tarmac access road to the Accessible by narrow tarmac lanes from either Wareham to the west or Corfe Castle lighthouse and superb views of the Jurassic coast and the Isle of Wight. Fairly steep to the south. Once over the cattle grids and onto the level of the moor look out for in places. Alternatively stay off the grassy track level past the Learning Centre and the level firm paths that follow the routes of the old clay mining tramways, ideal for explore the abundant flower meadows, 2 miles or hire an off-road Tramper mobility accessibility. scooter from the Centre. Accessible visitor centre, toilets and café. Wareham Riverside Walk. Swanage Sea Front. Level, 2 miles and extendable Mainly level with some slopes, 1 miles ½ Park on the Town Quay, cross over the bridge and turn left onto the riverside path From the Beach Bar to the and picnic and performance area. Follow the compacted gravel path downriver for north of Swanage Bay, 1 mile towards the sea as far as Redclyffe Yacht Club. Return by the same route but south along the paved opposite the Priory Hotel gardens turn slightly to your left and follow the compacted sea front, past the clock gravel path around Priory Meadow, over the rustic wooden bridges and enjoying tower and stone pier, on the several interpretation boards and memorial seats alongside the path. past the seaward side of Adjacent to the Town Quay is Abbots Quay where you can hire a flatbed wheelchair the Mowlem theatre, past accessible Wheelyboat and then relax and enjoy the river from the water. the stone quay, taking a diversion along the award Wareham Forest Sika Trail. winning Victorian pier, up through the car park and along to Peveril Point with Fairly level with slight slopes, several miles superb views across the bay toward the Isle of Wight to the east and Durlston Castle The various routes follow several miles of compacted gravel tracks through the to the south. forest and heath. All tracks have numbered posts which relate to the downloadable map. www.dorsetforyou.com/cycling/purbeck Follow the blue arrows which correspond to the downloadable map.

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Information & Heritage Centres

Discover Purbeck Swanage Museum & Swanage Tourist Lulworth Heritage Information Centre Heritage Centre Information Centre Centre

South Street, Wareham The Square, Swanage The White House, Lulworth Cove 01929 552740. 01929 421427 Swanage 01929 400587 [email protected] www.swanagemuseum. 01929 422885 www.lulworth.com www.visit-dorset.com co.uk www.visit-dorset.com [email protected] Swanagemuseum@ Automatic sliding [email protected] entrance doors swanagemuseumplus. Downstairs com Double doors to open. Slight ridge in doorway For toilets and centre Slight incline on Shore Rd Please inform TIC or Library on Shore Rd manager Signage T Normal charge T applies Most i Call bell outside Reference copies of Level ground for assitance i some publications i floor interior, opening door available in large clear guiding, print highlighted steps or ramp with rail.

27 RADAR KEYS SOLD RADAR KEYS SOLD RADAR KEYS SOLD 28 Arne RSPB Nature Reserve Blue Pool Brownsea Island Corfe Castle

Arne Road, Arne, Furzebrook, Wareham Poole Harbour, Poole Corfe Castle BH20 5EZ Wareham BH20 5BJ BH20 5AR BH13 7EE 01929 481294 01929 553360 01929 551408 01202 707744 www.nationaltrust.org. www.rspb.org.uk www.bluepooluk.com www.nationaltrust.org. uk/corfecastle [email protected] [email protected] uk/brownsea-island (including tearooms, brownseaisland@ visitor centre and shop) One “easy access” Accessible Red nationaltrust.org.uk corfecastle@ nature trail. Route nationaltrust.org.uk Ramp access to Into buildings and Map of accessible Visitor centre from carpark route available. and two viewing Views Access to beach screens on ‘easy via steep steps access’ trails overlooking Pool on Pathway 2 blue badge spaces Some staff are At quay and visitor trained centre At visitor centre and castle entrance. Some paths If arranged at i Wheelchair users i sandy/muddy. admission entrance advised to use Drop off point at New accessible shop Large print menu the Brownsea castle entrance. and cafe with 3 Seahorse boat. Mobility parking in designated disabled All terrain manual main car park. spaces for customers. mountain trikes Grounds partly Accessible toilet available. Must be accessible. Steep Red route not booked. i facilities located in i suitable for slopes, uneven cafe. Tramper hire motorised scooter The Island has steep paths, undulating available to book. or when wet. and unstable cliffs, terrain. Only outer uneven ground and bailey of castle island vehicles. accessible. Shop etc is accessible Deep water and strong currents.

Corfe Castle Corfe Castle Model Durlston Castle & East Holton Driving Museum Village Country Park Centre

The Town Hall West Corfe Castle BH20 5EZ Swanage BH19 2JL (Horse and Carriage) Street, Corfe Castle. 01929 481234 01929 424443 Ash Tree Stables, BH20 5HA www.corfecastlemodel www.durlston.co.uk Livability, Holton Lee, 01929 480666 village.co.uk [email protected] Poole BH16 6JN www.dorsetmuseums. info@ To Durlston 07917 546644 co.uk corfecastlemodelvillage. Castle www. query@ co.uk eastholtondrivingcentre. To country park corfecastletowntrust. co.uk co.uk To castle and visitor centre The models Whole attraction sloping To give access to scenic view, top In areas, terrace levels of castle.

Assistance available with moving from In gift shop car park to castle, T please enquire Large print and T braille menu Key staff All the carriages are Cliff top site very specially equipped with It can be difficult i hilly. Some areas hydraulics and ramps i returning from the rough underfoot. to ensure they are fully Model Village as is up Caution to be taken on accessible. Easter to hill. Left hand side of Jurassic Coast path. 2 September. Must book Model Village accessible electric Tramper buggies in advance. and 1 Trekenetic manual

29 - wildlife area difficult. available for hire. 30 The Swanage Centre. Farmer Palmers Livability, Fine Foundation Group Educational Farm Park Holton Lee Marine Centre Facility Organford BH16 6EU Holton Heath. Kimmeridge Harrow Drive, Swanage 01202 622022 Exhibitions BH20 5PF BH19 1PE www.farmerpalmers. 01202 625562 01929 481044 01929 475081 co.uk www.holtonlee.co.uk/ www.dorsetwildlifetrust. www.theswanagecentre. info@farmerpalmers. wellbeinggarden/ org.uk co.uk co.uk naturereserve/events mail@ info@ holtonlee@livability. dorsetwildlifetrust.org. theswanagecentre.co.uk org.uk uk

Difficult down All buildings woodland walk accessible Sloping gravel In some areas path to marine centre Disabled only use In residential area Ask in marine centre if gate is closed Please arrange Also BSL i parking prior to interpreter and visit. Facility positioned user available i on steep hill. Audio description NB. While the i Woodland walk for exhibitions marine centre not suitable when is accessible wet. for ro disabled Indoor soft play visitors, there is area maybe Electric tramper limited access to difficult. i hire. Accessible Kimmeridge Bay hyde. itself.

Holme For Gardens Langton Matravers Lulworth Castle Margaret Green Stone Museum L Animal Rescue West Holme Farm BH19 3HZ Lulworth Estate, East Church Knowle BH20 6AQ 01929 423168 Lulworth BH20 5NQ 01929 554716 www.langtonia.org.uk BH20 5QS 01929 480474 www.holmeforgardens. 01929 400352 www.margaretgreen co.uk www.lulworth.com animalrescue.org.uk office@ [email protected] marketing@ holmeforgardens.co.uk margaretgreen animalrescue.org.uk Garden centre,, Farmshop, Cafe, attractive gardens and ponds Some uneven ground 2 steps in 1 area

Some items can be handled.

‘Pick Your Own’ i i on open fields, no Basement fully access to wheel i accessible, chairs, uneven ground floor limited. paths The site is a i busy rescue and rehoming centre that welcomes visitors throughout the year. 31 32

The Mowlem Cinema Norden Car Park Purbeck Sports Monkey World and Theatre Centre Corfe Castle Longthorns, Wareham Shore Road, Swanage. www.dorsetforyou.gov. Wareham BH20 6HH BH19 1DD uk/parking BH20 4PH 01929 462537or 01929 422239 01929 396460 01929 556454 0800 456600 www.mowlemtheatre. www.dorsetforyou.com/ www.monkeyworld.org co.uk purbecksportscentre [email protected] mowlem.theatre@gmail. com

Limited access to the stage

There are some i adapted facilities T in the children’s T play area. Woodland Leaflets available walk not suitable for in large print wheelchairs. Large selection of motorised and manual wheelchairs available to book in advance.

Putlake Adventure Swanage Beach Farm Rex Cinema Studland Beach Gardens

Langton Matravers Knole Beach carpark, Sports Park 14 West Street, Ferry Road, Studland, BH19 3EU Wareham, BH20 4JX, Tourist Information 01929 422917 Dorset BH19 3AQ Centre 01929 552778 01929 450500 www.putlakeadventure www.therex.co.uk 01929 422885 farm.com www.nationaltrust.org. www.swanage.gov.uk julie@juliesharman. uk/studlandbeach putlake-farm@ co.uk [email protected] btinternet.com studland@nationaltrust. Stair lift available on org.uk rear stairs Beach accessible Ramp at front door wheelchairs can step as required. be hired free Auditorium level of charge. Pre- access but up some booking advised, stairs deposit required One at front door, ramp available 18 hole putting Ramp 3% to shop i green (all grass). T and ramp 5% to Tennis courts. cafe Some films subtitled Bowling Green (all grass).

Radar keys are available from Wheelchair access visitor reception i through end of bar area is Solid block pathway tight, assistance from designated offered if required. disabled parking to Assistance offered cafe and toilets with steps. Some paths are i uneven and 33 difficult to access. 34

Swanage Pitch and Swanage Pier Tank Museum Swanage Railway Putt Bovington www.swanagepiertrust. Victoria Avenue, Station Approach, com Swanage BH20 6J0 Swanage BH19 1HB 01929 427058 BH19 1AR 01929 405096 01929 425800 office@ Tel: 01929 426809 www.tankmuseum.org www.swanagerailway swanagepiertrust.com marketing@ co.uk tankmuseum.org david.rawsthorn@ swanagerailway.co.uk Except steps to Armoured vehicle To shop and main buffet rides - not deck only accessible. Arena only suitable for Ramps to spectating carriages. Wheelchair- friendly carriage available Wheelchair access i not available to Two steps to access upper and lower café outside table decks, however, the available main deck can be Only at Norden enjoyed. Station Booking office, T shop, buffet These are T located at our Limited wheelchair main admissions i access to all trains. desk Buffet and restaurant carriage not accessible. Ramp access to all stations.

Tyneham Village Upton Country Park Wareham Museum Wareham Walls & Upton House Tyneham BH20 5QF Poole Road, Upton, East Street, Wareham. Saxon walls 01929 404819 Poole 01202 262753 BH20 4NN www.dorsetforyou.gov. www.dorsetforyou.gov. 01929 553448 uk/396465 uk/389942 www.wtm.org.uk Education centre office@wareham-tc. and house. Much of the Gravel tracks gov.uk area alongside the wall is level and includes Car park, tea interpretation rooms and house. boards

Uneven terrain 2 steps i and woodland The walls paths. Beach The park has a i themselves are access difficult. i network of hard high and steep Limited opening surfaced wheel earth mounds and times, see website. chair friendly T so access on to footpaths. Several the path along the kissing gates Audio visual top is restricted accessible with a displays depending on Wareham Forest RADAR key. ability. Some paths are suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters Various view points 35 36

Libraries Corfe Castle Swanage

and Internet 01929 480760 01202 621281 01929 423485 Facilities Email: corfecastlelibrary Email: lytchettmatravers Email: swanagelibrary @gmail.com [email protected] @dorsetcc.gov.uk

The library is small i so space is limited. T T Ramp/level access from entrance road side only, not car park entrance Stair steps where there is one i outlined, lift step. buttons with braille and voice.

Wareham Upton Wool Library

01929 556146 01202 623744 01929 405259 Email: warehamlibrary Email: uptonlibrary@ Email: contact@ @dorsetcc.gov.uk dorsetcc.gov.uk woolcommunitylibrary. org

T Books available in large print, on cassette and cd to borrow. Leaflets etc available on LP/ braille on request. Talking lift with i mirrored interior, clear guiding, highlighted steps ramp, automatic doors. Car parking on request, contact the library manager. 37 Shopmobility Scheme and Poole Hospital NHS Trust Accident & Emergency. Longfleet Road, Poole. Mobility Hire 01202 665511 Shopmobility schemes lend manual and powered wheelchairs and powered scooters to members of the public with limited mobility, to allow them to shop Swanage Hospital Queen’s Road, Swanage BH19 2ES and visit leisure facilities within the area. 01929 422282 (one designated space) Accessible nurse led Accident & There are also Shopmobility schemes in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Emergency Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole and Weymouth. Purbeck Mobility St. John’s Hill, Wareham, provides Shopmobility for Purbeck. Their large GP Surgeries Purbeck Area fleet of wheelchairs and scooters can be hired for half days, full days Corfe Castle 01929 480441 or for longer periods at very reasonable rates. Tel: 01929 552623 Web: www.purbeckmobility.com Email: [email protected] Lytchett Matravers 01202 632764 (The Centre also stocks an extensive range of disability living aids) Sandford 01929 554490 British Red Cross Swanage 01929 422231 A range of equipment to hire to make life easier including wheelchairs, walking Upton 01202 622339 and toilet aids. Swanage (by appointment) Tel: 01929 423517 Wareham 01929 553444 Poole Tel: 01202 699453 open Monday-Friday 10am-12pm Wool 01929 462376 Local Contacts Useful Website Citizens Advice Bureau Wareham 01929 551257 www.southwestcoastpath.com Swanage 01929 427134 Some South West Coast Path walks are suitable for people with limited mobility, Upton 01202 632080 or with pushchairs or wheelchairs. Eighteen easy-access walks have been Bovington 01929 403185 added covering all areas of the Coast Path and more will be added in future. A detailed map and description of each one with photographs illustrating the Dorset Blind Association nature of the walk can be printed from the website 01202 712860

Purbeck Gateway Club 01929 551743 A social club for people with learning disabilities. Swanage Stroke Club – 01929 427340

Wareham & Purbeck Multiple Sclerosis Society 01929 424102

Non Emergency Medical Advice 111

38 39 Useful Information Car Parking and Toilets in Purbeck Radar keys are available for purchase from Discover Purbeck Information Centre 01929 552740 and Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre 01929 421427 Bere Accessible Toilets: Regis Lytchett Matravers The Map on the back pages shows the location of the Upton POOLE following toilets. NB: many of these toilets are closed in the evenings. Sandford 6

1 Swanage Shore Road

2 The Recreation Ground Arne Brownsea 9 Island 18 3 Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre 16 (adjacent to) WAREHAM Wool 19 4 Swanage Victoria Avenue 5 Cark Park 12 Norden 6 Sandford Caravan Park Holiday Site 10 Studland 7 Lulworth Cove Car Park 11 Durdle CORFE West Street Car Park, Corfe Castle Door 8 8 CASTLE 17 SWANAGE Howards Lane, Wareham 9 Lulworth 4 2 7 1 10 Norden Car Park 13 14 15 3 = Parking Kimmeridge 5 11 Castle Ticket Office, Corfe Castle. Langton (The entrance to the castle). Worth Matravers 1 - 19 = Accessible toilets Matravers Knoll Car Park and Middle Beach. 12 Kimmeridge Fine Foundation Marine Centre = Information Centres 13 Kimmeridge Clavel Café - for Customers 14 Langton Matravers Carpark at Putlake 15 The Quay Wareham 16 Durdle Door – In main toilet block in the Durdle 17 Door Holiday Park. Brownsea – Visitor Centre and Quay 18 Shell Bay Car Park 19

Radar Key necessary

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Published by Council.

Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publication. The publisher cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions.

All information in this guide has been obtained from the establishments and companies featured, please note that no official audit has been undertaken by Purbeck District Council.

Copyright Purbeck District Council 2016. A reproduction in part or whole is forbidden without the permission of the publisher.

Purbeck District Council would like to thank all those who have contributed towards this guide, in particular Swanage Town Council and Purbeck Mobility Centre, Wareham.

Produced June 2010 Updated October 2016

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44 Purbeck Mobility Centre

Come and meet us at St John’s Hill, Wareham, or ring us on 01929 552623

Open six days a week Scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, equipment hire, walking sticks, folding sticks are available along with a wide range of aids for daily living.

Personal friendly attention assured Extensive stocks in Wareham Mobility scooter and wheel chair hire Battery testing Daily deliveries throughout the area Your local qualified NHS supplier

Email: [email protected] www.purbeckmobility.com