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The Great Britain Guide

Galleries · South West England

Durlston Head Art Gallery

In or near Langton Matravers.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.7 · 197 Google reviews

Durlston Head Art Gallery — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

An ivy tower - geograph.org.uk - 7664417

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Swanage · 1.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Durlston Head Art Gallery is a gallery located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: DURLSTON
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Durlston Head Art Gallery is a gallery located in South-East England. It features a collection of artworks that reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The gallery offers a space for both local and visiting artists to showcase their work.

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

Coordinates
50.5951, -1.9527
District
Dorset
Parish
Swanage
Postcode
BH19 2JL
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Swanage1.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Durlston Head Art Gallery?
Durlston Head Art Gallery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 2JL), in the parish of Swanage.
What is Durlston Head Art Gallery?
Durlston Head Art Gallery — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Durlston Head Art Gallery?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 2JL.
Is Durlston Head Art Gallery a protected site?
Yes — Durlston Head Art Gallery is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DURLSTON National Nature Reserve.
Is Durlston Head Art Gallery free to visit?
Yes, Durlston Head Art Gallery is free to enter.
How do I get to Durlston Head Art Gallery?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 2JL.