Purbeck Towns and Villages
Beautiful villages in a stunning landscape !
Purbeck’s name was recorded in 948 AD as Purbicinga, meaning “of the people of Purbic” – and Purbic may well be a former Celtic name.
A visit to Purbeck wouldn’t be complete without visiting Corfe and its famous castle.
Church Knowle is a sleepy village, home of the popular Margaret Green Animal Sanctuary.
Kimmeridge is a small village probably best known for the nearby coastline which forms part of the Jurassic Coast.
A popular little village in Purbeck with some fantastic views looking towards Corfe Castle.
A pretty, rural village with many good footpaths to explore the Purbeck countryside.
Lulworth has some of the most famous landmarks in Dorset: Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and West Lulworth.
Swanage has everything you need from award winning beaches to a country park and castle and a steam railway!
A very picturesque Purbeck village of limestone cottages centred around a village green with duckpond.