Jurassic Gateway Lottery Bid

Published on 06 Jul 06

Dorset County Council has submitted a lottery bid for £3.3m to help with the restoration of Durlston Country Park in Swanage.

It is hoped that the historic Durlston Castle can be turned into a new 'gateway' visitor centre with a cafe, function room and interpretation area.

Plans also include the restoration of the park's original Victorian landscape.

A decision is expected to be made in October and, if successful, the centre could be open by October 2009.