Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
In or near Ridge.
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 0.9 km
About
Black Bear Hotel is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Black Bear Hotel is a pub located in Wareham Town, South-West England, with the postcode BH20. Owned by Marston's, the pub is situated near several designated sites of special scientific interest, including the River Frome SSSI and Wareham Meadows SSSI, as well as the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a setting that highlights the area's natural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6852, -2.1098
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.blackbearcasinoresort.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541083 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Bear Hotel?
- Black Bear Hotel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4LT), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is Black Bear Hotel?
- Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Bear Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4LT.
- Who owns Black Bear Hotel?
- Black Bear Hotel is owned by Marston's.
- Is Black Bear Hotel a protected site?
- Yes — Black Bear Hotel is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Black Bear Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4LT.