Natural landmarks · South West England
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre
In or near Woodlands.
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Dorset Heavy Horse Centre is a family-run attraction where visitors can meet rare breed Heavy Horses and learn about their history. The site offers a variety of activities, including scheduled events, play areas, and exhibits featuring vintage vehicles and farmyard animals.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dorset Heavy Horse Centre is located in South-East England, postcode BH21. This centre focuses on the preservation and promotion of heavy horse breeds, offering educational experiences and interactive sessions related to these animals.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8972, -1.8903
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Edmondsham
- Postcode
- BH21 5RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1202 824040
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/369379296 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorset Heavy Horse Centre?
- Dorset Heavy Horse Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5RJ), in the parish of Edmondsham.
- What is Dorset Heavy Horse Centre?
- Dorset Heavy Horse Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dorset Heavy Horse Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5RJ.
- Is Dorset Heavy Horse Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Dorset Heavy Horse Centre is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dorset Heavy Horse Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Dorset Heavy Horse Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dorset Heavy Horse Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5RJ.