Hand held panorama taken outside St Nicholas Church in Studland. The picture was taken in May 2009 on a bright sunny day and shows the surrounding church yard.

St Nicholas Church - Swanage visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'St Nicholas Church' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Dorset.

St Nicholas Church in Studland is one of the finest Norman churches in Dorset. The 12C church stands on top of the remains of an early Anglo-Saxon church which was destroyed by the Danes. This small Anglican church is open to the public. It stands just behind the Bankes Arms Pub in Studland, overlooking part of the bay.

Nearby are South Beach, part of Studland Beach, and the cliff top walk along The Foreland to Old Harry rocks and then up to Ballard Point.

Ferry: Sandbanks Ferry from Sandbanks to Shell Bay then walk along Shell Bay Beach or drive to Studland.
Car: Free parking on some of the roads around Sandbanks. Parking on the Shell Bay and Studland areas all managed by the National Trust and parking fees apply.
Bus: 150 from Poole to Swanage via Sandbanks and Studland.