Pubs Near West Lulworth

Pubs & Inns Near Durdle Door

When visiting West Lulworth, stop by one of our pubs near the Jurassic Coast. With a warm welcome and wonderful beer gardens, you can enjoy refreshing, award-winning Butcombe beers, local ciders, and delicious classic pub meals.

The Castle Inn

Make your seaside staycation extra-special and stop by The Castle Inn for a pint. The world-famous landmarks of Lulworth Cove, Lulworth Castle and Durdle Door are all located within walking distance of our pub in West Lulworth. Indulge with a refreshing pint of award-winning Butcombe beers, a glass of fine wine, or your favourite tipple in the beautiful courtyard terrace, or cosy up inside the 16th century inn with a delicious, locally-sourced classic pub meal.

The Avon Causeway

Enjoy a pint of proper Butcombe beer at the Avon Causeway pub, a converted 18th century coaching inn. Take a break after visiting the sights in West Lulworth and soak up the sun in the pleasant beer garden, or warm up next to a crackling open fire indoors, perfect for winter months. Stay for a bite to eat at the restaurant serving locally-sourced produce, or stay for a little longer in the country-chic accommodation.

The High Corner Inn

After trekking through the enchanting New Forest National Park, or visiting the world-famous landmarks in West Lulworth, take a break and enjoy a refreshing, award-winning Butcombe beer (or your favourite tipple) at the High Corner Inn. This rustic, country gastropub offers delicious, seasonal pub meals, vegan-friendly options, and a nutritious kid’s menu, so after meeting the New Forest ponies, you can stop by for a quick drink, light bite, or something more substantial.

The Pavilion Arms

Quench your thirst after exploring West Lulworth and take a break in the pleasant beer garden at The Pavilion Arms gastropub, with a vast range of award-winning Butcombe beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic tipples behind the bar. Stay for a bite to eat, if you’re feeling peckish, with a menu chock-full of bar snacks, hearty classic pub dishes, and decadent desserts.

Durdle Door

One of the most photographed landmarks in the United Kingdom and certainly the most iconic part of the Jurassic Coast landscape, Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch that appears on many postcards and in many photo albums.

Durdle Door was formed more than 10,000 years ago when the sea eroded the limestone rocks and created the picture-perfect arch. It is privately owned by the Lulworth Estate, but remains open to the public all-year round, with as many as 500,000 people flocking to catch a glimpse of the famous arch each year.

Unsurprisingly, Durdle Door has featured in several films and music videos, while also being a favourite with many authors who have obsessed over the beautiful Dorset coastline.

Lulworth Cove

When debating the most popular spots on the Jurassic Coast, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove will almost always be the topics of discussion.

While the former is definitely the most photographed part of the ancient coastline, the latter attracts equally as many visitors, with thousands of sightseers flocking to marvel at the unique  landform every day during the peak season.

Lulworth Cove is not just popular with tourists, but with geologists from around the world who descend on this site in order to study the distinctive rock types (which include chalk, limestone, clay and sandstone), all of which have contributed to the formation of this World Heritage Site over the last 185 million years.

Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle is a Grade I listed building which is situated at the heart of the Lulworth Estate in the village of East Lulworth. It was built between 1588 and 1609 and was purchased by the Weld family in 1641. To this day, Lulworth Castle remains under the ownership of the Weld family.

In 1929, a fire devastated the castle, forcing the Weld family to build alternative accommodation for themselves. After more than 40 years without a roof and the castle falling further into a state of disrepair, restoration work started.

It took 20 years for the castle to be restored and it now operates as a tourist attraction to which thousands of visitors flock each year. It is also one of the main selling points for the annual music extravaganza “Bestival”, with the “Castle Stage” being the focal point of the festival.

Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle is a fortification that enjoys a dominant position above the village with which it shares its name. It is owned and operated by the National Trust.

Dating back to the 11th century, Corfe Castle was built by William the Conquerer in a strategic gap in the Purbeck Hills between Wareham and Swanage. At a time when most castles were being built from earth and timber, the first iteration of Corfe Castle was one of the first to use stone in its construction.

Corfe Castle is a Grade I listed building and has also been classified as a Scheduled Monument. It often receives in excess of 250,000 visitors per year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Dorset. Despite changing hands many times, it was owned by the Bankes family from 1635 until it was gifted to its current owners, the National Trust, in 1981.

Bindon Hill

Bindon Hill is an Iron Age hillfort within the Purbeck Hills. It is recognised as a significant location for research into the early Iron Age in Dorset and has been referred to as the largest hillfort in England and Wales.

Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cliffs of Bindon Hill reach 120 metres in height, offering breathtaking views of its surroundings and the remarkable Lulworth Cove which lies below. Much of the Dorset coast can be seen, and Poole Harbour is visible on a clear day.

Many visitors embark on a walk which commences near the Heritage Centre in West Lulworth and takes you all the way to the highest point of Bindon Hill (168 metres). This walk contains unforgiving flights of steps and steep ascent/descent, so is not suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Fossil Forest

The Fossil Forest is a preserved tropical forest that is positioned on a coastal ledge within the Lulworth Estate.

The origin of the Fossil Forest dates back to the Jurassic period, where it is believed that a forest grew during times of retracting water levels. Once the water levels started to rise again, the area was flooded and the forest that laid beneath became surrounded by limestone.

The tree trunks that were encased by the limestone have long departed, leaving large, circular cavities called algal burrs. These unique fossils are the main talking point of the Fossil Forest, attracting visitors from near and afar who want to catch a glimpse of them.

Tyneham Village

Known locally as the “lost village” or the “ghost town”, Tyneham Village has been desolate since 1943.

All of Tyneham’s residents were evacuated during World War II and were never allowed to return. Although many of the original buildings are still intact, the village is encompassed by the Ministry of Defence’s Lulworth Ranges, which means access is restricted at most times during the week, but become accessible during the weekends.

To walk from West Lulworth to Tyneham takes approximately 1 hour, but will likely be much longer after factoring in the numerous stops for awe-inspiring sights and photo opportunities.