How to find The Old School

Although located in the very heart of Dorset between Bournemouth and Weymouth, Past and Presents is easily accessible - no matter where your journey begins.

By Road

With motorway standard roads to the Midands, as well as major improvements to the A35, Dorset has never been more accessible.

From Bournemouth - Take the A35 towards Dorchester, turning left onto the A351 towards Wareham. From the by-pass turn onto the A352 signposted to Wool. Now follow the brown signs for Lulworth Castle. We are located 500 yards from the Castle entrance, next to the Weld Arms Public House.

From Dorchester - From the by-pass take the A352 signposted for Wool and Wareham. At Wool follow the brown signs for Lulworth Castle. We are located 500 yards from the Castle entrance, next to the Weld Arms Public House.

Taxi service from Wool & Wareham Railway Stations

By Bus During July and August, the Conservation Express will run between Wool/Wareham Station, Lulworth castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.

Supported by the Lulworth Estate

Please check directly with the service provider before starting your journey

Telephone Enquiries 01305 834730

By Rail
Lulworth benefits from an excellent rail network linking London, Waterloo - with access to Eurostar - with Wool a 130 minute journey and only 10 minutes from Lulworth. There are also fast daily services with regular connections with Scotland, the North and the Midlands.

Southwest Trains to Wool or Wareham    

By Air
European and International visitors can benefit from the newly developed Bournemouth and Southampton International Airports.

By Sea
The continental ferry ports are easily accessible from Poole and Weymouth as well as nearby Southampton and Portsmouth.