Museums · South West England
Museum, Fossils & Local Finds
In or near Worth Matravers.
Museum, Fossils & Local Finds — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum, Fossils & Local Finds is a museum 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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Official information
The Square and Compass Fossil Museum showcases a diverse collection of fossils and archaeological finds from the Purbeck area and beyond. Visitors can explore specimens collected over 60 years, including marine reptiles and various historical artifacts, all reflecting the rich natural and cultural history of the region.
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
Museum, Fossils & Local Finds is a museum located in South-East England. It features a collection of fossils and local archaeological finds, showcasing the region's natural and historical heritage. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the local environment and its geological history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5979, -2.0373
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su,PH 12:00-23:00
- Official site
- www.squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9846928131 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum, Fossils & Local Finds?
- Museum, Fossils & Local Finds is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LY), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- What is Museum, Fossils & Local Finds?
- Museum, Fossils & Local Finds — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum, Fossils & Local Finds?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LY.
- Is Museum, Fossils & Local Finds a protected site?
- Yes — Museum, Fossils & Local Finds is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Museum, Fossils & Local Finds free to visit?
- Yes, Museum, Fossils & Local Finds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum, Fossils & Local Finds?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LY.