Literary houses · South West England
Arne
In or near Ridge.
Arne — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Arne is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Arne is a literary house located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance as a former residence of a prominent writer. The house offers insight into the literary heritage of the region and is often of interest to those studying the life and works of its former occupant. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various literary contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6771, -2.1101
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Arne
- Postcode
- BH20 5AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661582 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arne?
- Arne is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5AB), in the parish of Arne.
- What is Arne?
- Arne — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Arne?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5AB.
- Is Arne a protected site?
- Yes — Arne is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Arne?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5AB.