Museums · South West England
River Frome, Dorset
In or near Arne.
River Frome, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Frome, Dorset is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River Frome is located in Dorset, South-East England. It is notable for its ecological significance and natural beauty, serving as a habitat for various wildlife species. The river is part of a wider landscape that has been shaped by historical human activity and conservation efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6958, -1.9886
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Frome, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Frome, Dorset?
- River Frome, Dorset is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 4AJ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is River Frome, Dorset?
- River Frome, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Frome, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 4AJ.
- Is River Frome, Dorset a protected site?
- Yes — River Frome, Dorset is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to River Frome, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 4AJ.