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Studland Beach (Knoll)

The UK's most famous naturist beach — a beautiful stretch of National Trust dune-backed sand on the Dorset Jurassic Coast.

Family-friendly LGBTQ+ friendly $

Studland Beach (specifically the Knoll Beach naturist section) is the UK's most-visited and most-loved clothing-optional beach. Maintained by the National Trust, the wide sand beach is backed by dunes and heath, with full facilities (parking, café, lifeguards in season) at Knoll. A ferry from Sandbanks brings Bournemouth and Poole visitors directly. Family-friendly, well-organised, and a longstanding fixture of UK naturism.

Amenities

  • Long sand beach
  • Dunes
  • Café
  • Lifeguards (in season)
  • Parking
  • Ferry access

Best for

  • UK visitors
  • Families
  • First-time UK naturists