If you have 2 days to spend in Purbeck, there are several things to do:
1. Visit the Corfe Castle - A 11th-century ruined castle with great views of the surrounding area. It takes around 2-3 hours to explore the castle and nearby village.
2. Explore the Swanage Beach - A long sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. You can easily spend a half-day or a full day here.
3. Hike along the South West Coast Path - A stunning trail that runs along the coast and provides amazing views of the sea and the cliffs. There are several sections of the path you can tackle based on your interests and fitness level.
4. Take a steam train from the Swanage Railway - A heritage railway that runs old steam train from Swanage to Norden. You can enjoy the scenic journey of 6 miles and visit the Norden Goods Shed where there is a museum.
5. Visit the Durlston Country Park - A 320-acre park with dramatic sea cliffs, limestone downlands, hay meadows and sea views and a variety of wildlife. This park also has several picnic areas and some coffee shops.
For places to stay, you can consider:
1. Mortons House Hotel: A historic Elizabethan manor house with beautiful gardens and comfortable rooms.
2. The Grand Hotel Swanage: A seafront hotel with modern amenities and spacious rooms with spectacular views of the sea.
3. The Scott Arms: A country pub with stylish rooms and a friendly atmosphere.
Overall you can do all these activities and also have some restorative time at the hotel.