Lulworth is most famous for its Cove, a natural horseshoe-shaped harbour. Nearby, the Lulworth Estate also has much to offer. Whether you\'re here for a day, a week or longer, there are attractions to visit, places to stay, stunning walks on the coast and in the countryside, hospitality (private & corporate) and an annual programme of events.
LulWorth Castle
Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house at the heart of a large estate. Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, built the Castle in order to entertain hunting parties for the King and Court. The Howards owned it until 1641 when it was purchased by Humphrey Weld, the direct ancestor of the present owners.
The exterior of the Castle changed little over the years but the interior evolved in line with changing fashions until it was gutted by a disasterous fire in 1929. Restoration work began on the ruin by the Department of the Environment and was followed through to completion in 1998 by English Heritage.
LulWorth Cove
Lulworth Cove was formed approximately 10,000 years ago by the awesome powers of a river and the sea. It continues to evolve behind a narrow Portland Stone entrance as the softer Purbeck, Wealden, Greensand and Chalk exposures are eroded.
Lulworth Cove is a pebble beach and by virtue of its natural protection is very sheltered.
The steps at the East end of the beach lead to Fossil Forest and Mupe Bay with a stunning walk along the cliff top. The footpath is within the MoD Restricted Area and is only open at weekends and for the whole of August. Please check the information page as some weekends it is closed for firing.
There is a café on the beach serving ice creams, light meals and refreshments and there are toilet facilities nearby. In summer, a motor boat service from the beach will take you on a trip to Durdle Door or Mupe Bay by sea, where you will have the best possible view of this spectacular coastline.
How to get there: Parking is at the main pay and display Lulworth Cove Car Park. Lulworth Cove is approx. 200 metres from the main car park down a gently sloping road. Toilets are 30 metres from the beach.
(Please note that the café and boat service are not operated by the Lulworth Estate)
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