Caves · South West England
Parson's Barn
In or near Studland.
Parson's Barn — a cave broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Parson's Barn is a cave broad located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parson's Barn is a cave located in South-East England. It is known for its geological significance and unique formations. The cave is a notable feature of the region's natural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6408, -1.9253
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH19 3AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2054195 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Parson's Barn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parson's Barn?
- Parson's Barn is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AN), in the parish of Studland.
- What is Parson's Barn?
- Parson's Barn — a cave broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parson's Barn?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AN.
- Is Parson's Barn a protected site?
- Yes — Parson's Barn is part of the Studland Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Parson's Barn free to visit?
- Yes, Parson's Barn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parson's Barn?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AN.