Lulworth Abbey
Historical Site Historic estate ruins and landscaped grounds in Dorset
How to Get to Lulworth Abbey #
The abbey lies in south Dorset. From the village of East or West Lulworth, it is a short country-lane walk; the nearest larger reference point is Weymouth (about 20-30 minutes by car). Limited rural parking exists in nearby villages; public buses run to Lulworth Cove from Wareham in season, and from there the abbey is a several-kilometre walk across country lanes.
Tips for Visiting Lulworth Abbey #
- Park at the nearest village carpark and approach on foot - the surrounding rural lanes are narrow and often used by farm vehicles.
- Check tide tables and coastal weather if exploring nearby cliffs; Dorset weather can change rapidly.
- Look for repairs and reused stones in the abbey walls - local farmers historically quarried and repurposed monastic ruins.
Best Time to Visit Lulworth Abbey #
Visit Lulworth Abbey ruins during late spring to early autumn for accessible paths and better weather.
Weather & Climate near Lulworth Abbey #
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (815 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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