Rooms within the castle are also available for private hire. Durlston Castle has become a popular wedding venue, with its unique setting and sweeping sea views. The Great Globe There are many dragonfly species and the plant life includes the rare marsh clubmoss and brown beak sedge. Also found are bog asphodel and carnivorous plants such as the common sundew and bladderwort.

Jaclyn follows a direct path through the centre of the main carpet on the lower lever, however, I follow a terrace path on the right. The woodland trails at Durlston have various quiet picnic spots and benches to take in the scenery, which at various points look out over Durlston Bay and across to the Isle of Wight.

Morden Bog is one of the largest valley mire habitats in England, with the dry heath slopes in the north of the reserve containing some of the oldest heather plants to be found in Dorset. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. However, as has been seen by many powerful media campaigns, the input of a person’s family and friends can make all the difference in helping to save others. The 2km wildlife trail is a must if you’re a keen butterfly or wildflower-spotter. You’ll be able to enjoy the same beautiful seascapes, as well as touch upon more of Durlston’s local history, with evidence of Saxon strip field farming systems as you walk, and the area’s quarrying past – most obviously at the Tilly Whim Caves(closed to the public due to safety reasons), but also in the bumps and indentations underfoot in certain areas.

This redundant reservoir in a rather aptly named location is also close to Melbourne Common Reservoir. Mr Hughes recounted evidence from experts as well as attending police officers to the scene who said it appeared My Perkins' body had been deliberately concealed and said it was unlikely the assault had taken place at the same place where Mr Perkins' body was found. Other butterflies found on the reserve during the summer include the rare Adonis blue, the green hairstreak, common blue, gatekeeper, grizzled skipper and dingy skipper. An easy-going (1km), relatively flat and accessible trail will take you through Durlston’s woodland and alongside a wildflower meadow. There are various lookout points within the trees with fantastic views across the seatoward Peveril Point and across Durlston Bay. Path through the woodland To the north west of the heath are two separate areas of semi-natural ancient woodland (Holt Forest and Holt Wood) that are also part of the reserveIn the Confined section The Ray Leonard Players got first spot with A Night Without Stars. The second place went to Mostrim Players with A Wolf by the Ears and the PIC Players scooped third place with Three Lives Three. Arne Nature Reserve– This RSPB-managed reserve is a great place to do some wildlife-spotting and has a diverse landscape and thriving habitats ☕ 🚻(Drive from Swanage: 25 minutes)