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Welcome to The Lulworth Estate

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. Use the links on this page to find out more about the area, the places to visit and where to stay. Broadband users click here for a brief look at the Lulworth Estate. Did you know that by visiting us you're playing an active part in providing and protecting this beautiful area? Click here to find out more.

The Weld Arms Pub

Temporary closure due to renovation works. The pub will be closed from Monday 13th October, re-opening for bar service only on Friday 17th October 6pm onwards. Food will be served from midday Monday 20th October.

Christmas Charity Cards for Good Causes
at Past & Presents, Old School House, East Lulworth
from 25th September 2008

When you walk into Past & Presents at the Old School House you will be greeted with an Aladdin’s cave of distinctive and diverse antique and contemporary gifts, cards and & confectionery…. and from 25th September, a wonderful range of Christmas cards from Cards for Good Causes, representing many different charities such as Cancer Research UK, Care, Mind, NSPCC, RNIB, Help the Aged and many more.

And it’s not just Christmas cards! Past & Presents has included a range of Christmas goods, including advent calendars, Christmas wrapping paper and gift tags from Cards for Good Causes to help raise more money for the Charities.

Mrs Weld, Lulworth Estate says, “we are pleased to support Cards for Good Causes again this year. They are an important non-profit making organisation who offer a good selection of cards for those wishing to help a charity close to their heart. We in turn ensure that all of the income goes straight back to the charity and do not deduct operating costs like some other outlets”.

Past and Presents is a thriving gift shop and Internet Café retailing a fine selection of gifts, artwork, ceramics, kitchen & garden accessories, pottery and much more, many of the items are not for sale in the surrounding area. There is also high-speed broadband internet access, colour printing and word processing programs available together with a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy refreshments and delicious Dorset cream teas in the café.

Past and Presents at the Old School House is situated in East Lulworth, close to The Weld Arms. Follow the brown signs to Lulworth Castle, which is just off the A352 between Wool and Wareham on the B 3070 and follow the blue direction boards. Open Mon to Sun 10.00am to 4pm. Parking is free.

Country House Fair, Lulworth Castle
In aid of British Red Cross
Thursday 16th October 2008
10.30am to 4.00pm

Step inside the magnificent Lulworth Castle for the perfect opportunity to pick up those early Christmas presents at this year’s Country House Fair on Thursday 16th October 2008 from 10.30am to 4.00pm.

This autumn, over 40 stalls have been selected to provide a superb variety of covetable and unique items, all at great prices. Whether you are looking for the perfect home or garden accessory, stylish gifts, children’s toys, a gastronomic delight such as fois gras, fine English chocolate, delicious smoked salmon or wonderful silver, pearl and silk items, this Country House Fair is the place to be.

And when you need a reprieve from shopping, refreshing light lunches and cream teas will be served in the Castle Basement.

Even the entry costs are special for this event. Entry to the Country House Fair is offered at a special price of £3.00 per adult. This represents a wonderful saving on the normal admission price (£8.00) and includes entry to the Castle, Chapel, Adventure Playground and Animal Farm. Children are free and there is ample free parking.

All proceeds from the fair will go towards the purchase of a Medical Equipment Vehicle for the Red Cross.

Spooky Half Term Fun
at Lulworth Castle & Park
Sunday 26th to Friday 31st October 2008

Ghostly tales, scary trails, hunt the bat, make a witch hat!! Come along and join the Spooky Fun at Lulworth Castle for hair-raising children’s half term activities.

Everyone is encouraged to get into the spirit by wearing their own creepy costume or making their own witch or wizard hat at the activity table. Certificates and candy prizes are up for grabs for the best! And the face painter will be on hand to change angelic faces into little monsters! (£1 to £1.50 charge).

This year the activity table will be groaning with lots of hat, bat and lantern making materials with a ghost on hand to help. You can bravely explore the spine chilling basement and creepy castle for the hidden bats and take part in lots of fun quizzes. As a special eerie treat we have two visitors from Tudor times who will be telling tales of local ghosts and odd goings on.

Half term fun starts Sunday 26th October until Friday 31st October (Closed Saturdays). Gates open 10.30 am until 4pm. Normal admission charges apply. Family tickets available, under 4’s go free. Call 0845 450 1054 for more information.

Durdle Door Holiday Park

The 2008 Durdle Door Holiday park brochure is available now! Click here to have a copy sent to you, or download a copy in PDF format here. (3.5Mb)

Guarantee your holiday on this magnificent coast with a place of your own… we have a selection of new and pre-owned luxury units available for you to view, prices start at £13,500. All units are offered subject to availability.

For more information on holiday bookings, luxury holiday homes and caravans please call 01929 400200.

Lulworth Castle and Park

To find out more about Lulworth Castle and Park and to see our packed programme of exciting events throughout 2008, please download a copy of our information leaflet in PDF format here. (1Mb)

Lulworth Castle celebrates 400 Years!

Lulworth Castle recently celebrated its 400 th anniversary with an evening reception hosted by Wilfrid and Sally Weld, the owners of the Castle. Speaking about the history of the Castle, Wilfrid Weld said “The Hunting Lodge was originally built for entertaining and to encourage King James I to visit. We are delighted that 400 years later the Castle is still a wonderful setting for entertaining.”

The international attendance of guests included friends and family from Ireland , America , as well as the UK , were entertained in sumptuous ancestral surroundings. The celebrations began with an evening reception followed by Beating the Retreat, performed by the band of the Royal Signals Regiment based at Blandford Camp. The highlight of the evening was a dinner for over a 100 members of the Weld family hosted by Mr and Mrs Weld.

Photogrpahs taken at this celebratory event can be found by clicking here.

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