Museums · South West England
Dorchester, Dorset
In or near Charminster.
Dorchester, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dorchester, Dorset is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dorchester, located in Dorset, is a museum in South-East England. It showcases the region's rich history and cultural heritage, making it a notable destination for those interested in local artefacts and exhibitions.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7154, -2.4367
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 0.6 km
- Official site
- dorsetcountymuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Dorchester, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorchester, Dorset?
- Dorchester, Dorset is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1BA), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Dorchester, Dorset?
- Dorchester, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dorchester, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1BA.
- Is Dorchester, Dorset a protected site?
- Yes — Dorchester, Dorset is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dorchester, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1BA.