Lulworth April 2026 firing times
Updated 31 March 2026
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As seen in the Security Defence Review, the Army are at heightened readiness due to a new era of threat. This has placed greater demands on the Defence Training Estate across the UK, which is being used for training more regularly and at shorter notice.
As such, the firing time notifications published on Gov.UK have been standardised to show the daily timings for when live-firing is permitted on the UK DTE. This is a change from the previous method of showing when training bookings had been made in advance.
This to ensure safety of all users, as it is not possible to change Gov.UK notifications at short notice. Broadly, the only guaranteed safe times for access are before or after the firing times provided on this page, however there may be exceptional circumstances where extensions have been requested.
If you wish to use the DTE for recreation, please always refer to onsite safety warning signals to understand if the site is safe to access before doing so.
Firing Times for April 2026:
These are the standard firing times subject to operation requirement extensions:
Lulworth Range Complex
Dates: 13 Apr – 1 May 26
| Monday: | 9:30am to 5pm |
| Tuesday: | 9:30am to 5pm, 6pm to 11:59pm |
| Wednesday: | 9:30am to 5pm |
| Thursday: | 9:30am to 5pm, 6pm to 11:59pm |
| Friday: | 9:30am to 12:30pm |
| Saturday: | N/A |
| Sunday: | N/A |
Note: Airspace remains closed for duration as per AIP
Your safety
Danger - When warning signals are displayed, regardless of the timings, do not cross the range boundary.
Warning signals are red flags by day and red lamps by night; range boundaries are marked by red and white poles. Red flags and red lamps indicate that live firing is taking place within the range boundaries.
Do not enter the danger area when in use; this could result in loss of life.
Do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous. Please note the location and inform a Training Safety Officer (TSO) via 07970 228400, 07971 708553 or the police.
Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely
Public access to military land
Site specific notes
Public access
Lulworth Range Walks Access for the following dates and times:
Dates: 13 Apr – 1 May 26
| Monday: | No access |
| Tuesday: | No access |
| Wednesday: | No access |
| Thursday: | No access |
| Friday: | Open 4:30pm onwards |
| Saturday: | Open |
| Sunday: | Open |
Tyneham Church, School and Village Gate Access for the following dates and times:
Dates: 13 Apr – 1 May 26
| Monday: | No access |
| Tuesday: | No access |
| Wednesday: | No access |
| Thursday: | No access |
| Friday: | No access |
| Saturday: | Open |
| Sunday: | Open |
Local road closures
Road C113 aka Whiteways Road (East Lulworth to Grange Hill) closed the following dates and times:
Dates: 13 Apr – 1 May 26
| Monday: | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Tuesday: | 9am to 5:30pm, 7:30pm to 12:30am |
| Wednesday: | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday: | 9am to 5:30pm, 7:30pm to 12:30am |
| Friday: | 9am to 1pm |
| Saturday: | N/A |
| Sunday: | N/A |
B3070 (East Lulworth to West Holme) will be closed for the following dates and times:
Dates: 20 Apr – 1 May 26
| Monday: | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Tuesday: | 9am to 5:30pm, 7:30pm to 12:30am |
| Wednesday: | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday: | 9am to 5:30pm, 7:30pm to 12:30am |
| Friday: | 9am to 1pm |
| Saturday: | N/A |
| Sunday: | N/A |
Grange Hill (Creech Loop) will be open for this month.
Sea danger area
EG D026 Lulworth Inner will be active the following dates and times:
Dates: 13 Apr – 1 May 26
| Monday: | 9:30am to 5pm |
| Tuesday: | 9:30am to 5pm, 6pm to 11:59pm |
| Wednesday: | 9:30am to 5pm |
| Thursday: | 9:30am to 5pm, 6pm to 11:59pm |
| Friday: | 9:30am to 12:30pm |
| Saturday: | N/A |
| Sunday: | N/A |
EG D026 Lulworth Outer. Contact RN for further information.
Notes
- Airspace closed for duration as per AIP.
- Red Range Boundary flags are permanently hoisted in accordance with the Bylaws to provide warning against Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
- Red flags located at Range entry points are hoisted when the Ranges are Live Firing and lowered when the Range walks are open.
- For general information regarding the firing programme on Lulworth Ranges, please phone 01929 404714 (automated).
- For general information regarding the firing programme on Lulworth Ranges, please phone 0800 0856628 or 01929 404712 during operating hours.
- Weekend firing is programmed to take place six times per year and includes night firing on Saturdays.
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- Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
- There is no entry into the out of bounds area, which is completely fenced and appropriately signed.
Contact us
For further information on the armed forces’ training at Lulworth Camp contact:
DIO Lulworth Range Control Lulworth Camp, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QF
Email Address: DIORDOSTrg-SWLulworthMailbox@mod.gov.uk
Phone: 01929 404712