Leap House Holiday Cottage

22/01/2024

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10/05/2023

We’re really excited that BBC Springwatch have chosen RSPB Arne as their home this year. 😁 It’s a fantastic opportunity to the enjoy the incredible wildlife of this special place from the comfort of your sofa. We hope BBC Springwatch will also shine a spotlight on inspiring partners, volunteers, and local communities who make Purbeck so amazing for nature. Tune in: Mon-Thurs 29 May- 15 June.

Photo: Sand Lizard at RSPB Arne by Luke Phillips (rspb-images.com) 🐍

28/04/2023

A guide to discovering the amazing nature and wildlife attractions, activities and events in Wareham and Purbeck. Read more...

25/04/2023

One week to go!

Discover RSPB Arne by bus. We'll take you to dramatic open heathland, stunning shorelines and family-friendly nature trails. Here’s some reasons to take a and go car free this summer.

• Affordable - £2 each way or use your bus pass for free! £1 for children and under 7s are free. Take the bus and enjoy reduced entry to the reserve - £3 per adult, £1.50 for children, under 5s are free

• Convenient – three runs a day picking up from Wareham station and Purbeck Park for Norden (four on Sundays and in the school holidays). Also services local villages and campsites. Departs Wareham on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 09:40, 11:35 and 13:35 and Purbeck Park at 10:30, 12:25 and 15:55. Departs Wareham on Sundays at 09:40, 11:25, 13:25 and 15:25 and Purbeck Park at 10:30, 12:11, 14:11 and 16:11

• Scenic – enjoy the ride and take in the stunning heathland views

• Friendly – we’re working with providers DCT again who provide a safe, friendly and affordable service

• Accessible – although not a low floor bus there is a designated wheelchair space and a passenger list at the rear.

• Sustainable – choose car free travel and help reduce traffic and carbon emissions.

Full timetable here 👇
http://ectcharity.co.uk/files_uploads/DCT_Service_2RN%2C_2023%2C_Timetable.pdf

Find out more about car free travel in the Purbecks and itineraries for days out including one for RSPB Arne here 👇
https://purbeckheaths.org.uk/how-to-have-a-sustainable-low-impact-visit-to-the-purbeck-heaths/

National Lottery Heritage Fund Purbeck Community Rail Partnership morebus
Visit-Dorset Swanage Railway Norden Farm Campsite

[Image description: a Dartford Warbler sat on a branch behind a silhouette of the green bus.]

25/04/2023

30/03/2023

Ever felt intimidated by birdwatching? Want to learn more about the amazing bird life in Dorset? Try our Birdwatching for Beginners courses this April and May!

Here's what our previous students have to say:

"Very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers"
"Beautiful setting"
"Enthusiastic leaders"
"I enjoyed learning so much"
"Friendly and welcoming"

Follow this link for tickets and more information: https://events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter[schedule]=2261

[Photo Description: Woman with an orange backpack looks up with binoculars in front of a large oak tree.]

24/03/2023

A quite glorious early morning to be walking out at Durlston, a fresh south-west wind whizzing up the channel churning the sea, producing white crests on the waves.
Around the cliffs the seabirds were active, the Guillemots, a whirring blurr of wings as they approached the rock face, followed by the sticking out of their large webbed feet before landing in amongst the packed ledge. read more .... https://www.durlston.co.uk/daily-diary

20/03/2023

17/03/2023

What beautiful colours!!!

11/03/2023

The weekend is here! There’s lots of ideas of things to see and do in and around Wareham this weekend at www.visitwareham.com.

27/02/2023

16/02/2023

Lovely sunset over the River Frome in Wareham this evening.

09/02/2023

Looking to get out and explore nature this FEBRUARY HALF TERM? Then check out our new ‘Nature and Wildlife’ page at Visit Wareham:-
https://visitwareham.com/nature-and-wildlife-wareham-dorset/

With loads of fantastic ideas on how to access the amazing and beautiful natural attractions on Wareham’s doorstep!

With a big thanks to Sustainable Wareham and Planet Purbeck for their assistance in finding and collating the information!

27/01/2023

It’s been a long walk, pub and a pint sort of day!

The Square and Compass - definitely worth a visit!
🍻😎🥾☀️

02/01/2023

Starting the New Year at the beach! 🌊☀️👙🩳