Historic houses · South West England
Lyston House
In or near Bryanston.
Lyston House — house in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lyston House is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DT11.
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Official information
Blandford Town Museum showcases the history and cultural life of Blandford Forum and its surrounding areas through various displays and exhibitions. It offers resources for local history research and provides educational opportunities for visitors of all ages, including schools and young people.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyston House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Blandford Forum, South-East England. It is situated within areas designated as an SSSI for the River Avon System and AONBs for Dorset and Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8566, -2.1621
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Blandford Forum
- Postcode
- DT11 7DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1258 450388
- Opening
- Saturday 10am–4pm; Monday to Tuesday 10am–4pm; Thursday to Friday 10am–4pm; closed Sunday and Wednesday
- Official site
- blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17539034 (CC0)
- commons: Some aspects of Blandford's architecture, Lyston House, 32 East Street - geograph.org.uk - 3965090.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyston House?
- Lyston House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 7DL), in the parish of Blandford Forum.
- What is Lyston House?
- Lyston House — house in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lyston House?
- Drivers can use postcode DT11 7DL.
- Is Lyston House a listed building?
- Lyston House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Lyston House a protected site?
- Yes — Lyston House is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lyston House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 7DL. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.