Historic houses · South West England
Quarry entrance (dis)
In or near Langton Matravers.
Quarry entrance (dis) — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Quarry entrance (dis) is a historic house 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
Durlston Country Park is a Natural England Accredited Country Park located on the Jurassic Coast, offering stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore Durlston Castle, enjoy exhibitions, and participate in various events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DURLSTON
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Quarry entrance is a historic site located in South-East England. It serves as a notable example of industrial architecture related to quarrying activities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5941, -1.9593
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 2JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01929 421111
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.durlston.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/235389746 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quarry entrance (dis)?
- Quarry entrance (dis) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 2JN), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Quarry entrance (dis)?
- Quarry entrance (dis) — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quarry entrance (dis)?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 2JN.
- Is Quarry entrance (dis) a protected site?
- Yes — Quarry entrance (dis) is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DURLSTON National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Quarry entrance (dis)?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 2JN.