Where is Gods Acre Cemetery?

Gods Acre Cemetery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5HH), in the parish of Corfe Castle.

How do I get to Gods Acre Cemetery?

The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5HH.

Is Gods Acre Cemetery a protected site?

Yes — Gods Acre Cemetery is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.

Is Gods Acre Cemetery free to visit?

Yes, Gods Acre Cemetery is free to enter.

How do I get to Gods Acre Cemetery?

The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5HH.

Cemeteries · South West England

Gods Acre Cemetery

In or near Church Knowle.

Free admission

Gods Acre Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Corfe Castle · 0.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Gods Acre Cemetery is a cemetery in South-East England of architectural and local-history note. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area BH20.

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Official information

God's Acre Cemetery is a burial ground located under the iconic Corfe Castle. It is well-maintained and welcomes visitors with connections to the parish or the Purbeck area, offering a serene setting with stunning views of the castle.

Protected designations

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

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gods Acre Cemetery is located in Corfe Castle, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the South Dorset Coast area and is part of the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. Additionally, it lies within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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

Coordinates: 50.6368, -2.0596
District: Dorset
Parish: Corfe Castle
Postcode: BH20 5HH
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Phone: 07986 880999
Nearest railway station: Corfe Castle — 0.4 km
Opening: Open all
Official site: www.corfecastleparishcouncil.gov.uk

Sources

osm: w143964073 (ODbL)

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