Historic pubs · South West England
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)
In or near Ridge.
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 0.9 km
About
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) is a pub located in Wareham Town, South-West England, postcode BH20. It is situated within designated areas of significant natural interest, including the River Frome SSSI, the Purbeck Heaths NNR, and the Dorset AONB. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a region noted for its scenic landscapes and ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6854, -2.1130
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26413226 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)?
- No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4JZ), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)?
- No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4JZ.
- Is No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) a protected site?
- Yes — No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4JZ.