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Manor houses · South West England

Encombe House

In or near Kingston.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Encombe House — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.

Encombe House - geograph.org.uk - 6442238

Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Corfe Castle · 3.9 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Encombe House is a manor located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Encombe House is a manor located in South-East England. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural interest.

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

Coordinates
50.6068, -2.0797
District
Dorset
Parish
Corfe Castle
Postcode
BH20 5LW
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Corfe Castle — 3.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Encombe House?
Encombe House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5LW), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
What is Encombe House?
Encombe House — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Encombe House?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 3.9 km away. The nearest town is Kingston. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5LW.
Is Encombe House a protected site?
Yes — Encombe House is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Encombe House?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5LW.