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Public art & sculpture · South West England

Drummer Dray Horse

In or near Charminster.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Drummer Dray Horse — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Old entrance - geograph.org.uk - 3241077

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dorchester South · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Drummer Dray Horse is a public art 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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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Drummer Dray Horse is a public art installation located in South-East England. This piece is notable for its representation of the region's historical connection to the dray horse, often associated with the brewing industry.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7102, -2.4391
District
Dorset
Parish
Dorchester
Postcode
DT1 1GS
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Dorchester South0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Drummer Dray Horse?
Drummer Dray Horse is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1GS), in the parish of Dorchester.
What is Drummer Dray Horse?
Drummer Dray Horse — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Drummer Dray Horse?
The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Charminster. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1GS.
Is Drummer Dray Horse a protected site?
Yes — Drummer Dray Horse is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Drummer Dray Horse free to visit?
Yes, Drummer Dray Horse is free to enter.
How do I get to Drummer Dray Horse?
The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1GS.