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Cemeteries Β· South West England

Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground

In or near Corfe Mullen.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Colehill, postbox No. BH21 124, Burts Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1064706

Chris Downer β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Kingsmere Β· 9.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is a cemetery in South-East England of architectural and local-history note. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.7 km away. Postcode area BH21.

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Official information

Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is a serene burial site located in Wimborne, near Poole. It offers a tranquil environment for funeral services and personal reflection amidst established woodland.

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

Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is a cemetery located in Colehill, South-East England, postcode BH21. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the River Avon System and is situated within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset and Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs.

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Coordinates
50.8096, -1.9725
District
Dorset
Parish
Colehill
Postcode
BH21 2RL
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Phone
+44 1202 888887
Nearest railway station
Kingsmere β€” 9.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Colehill, postbox No. BH21 124, Burts Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1064706πŸ“· 5

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Dumpton School

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Furzehill, postbox No. BH21 132 - geograph.org.uk - 1037917πŸ“· 5

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Furzehill Wood

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FreeπŸ•
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Walford Mill Crafts

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Where to eat & stay near Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground

Places to stay

B3078 beside Higher Honeybrook Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3499713πŸ“· 5

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Wilksworth Farm C.P.

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Unsuitable for large vehicles - geograph.org.uk - 4890586πŸ“· 5

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Farrs Meadow

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Station Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 3813801πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Merley Court Touring Park

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Between Merley and Corfe Mullen - geograph.org.uk - 4837949πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Merley Court Holiday Park

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Square Dancers - geograph.org.uk - 3597716πŸ“· 7

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The Man in the Wall

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

Albion Hotel And Chandlers Wine Shop

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The Rising Sun, Wimborne - geograph.org.uk - 6952718πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Rising Sun

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The Green Man, Wimborne Minster - geograph.org.uk - 6649941πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Green Man Inn

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Pamphill, Vine Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1772931πŸ“· 5

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The Vine, Pamphill

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Panels inside The Spire, Poole - geograph.org.uk - 4836027πŸ“· 5

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The Brewers Arms Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground?
Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 2RL), in the parish of Colehill.
What is Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground?
Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground?
The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 2RL.
Is Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground a protected site?
Yes β€” Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground free to visit?
Yes, Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is free to enter.
How do I get to Poole and Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 2RL. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.