Historic houses · South West England
Cerne Abbey
In or near Cerne Abbas.
Cerne Abbey — Grade I listed house in Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cerne Abbey is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed house in Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8108°, -2.4764°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cerne Abbey is a historic house located in Cerne Abbas, South-East England, with the postcode DT2. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The site is also situated within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.8108, -2.4764
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cerne Abbas
- Postcode
- DT2 7JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533314 (CC0)
- commons: Cerne Abbey House - geograph.org.uk - 336493.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cerne Abbey?
- Cerne Abbey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7JQ), in the parish of Cerne Abbas.
- What is Cerne Abbey?
- Cerne Abbey — Grade I listed house in Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Cerne Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7JQ.
- Is Cerne Abbey a listed building?
- Cerne Abbey is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Cerne Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Cerne Abbey is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cerne Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7JQ.