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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

River Hooke

In or near Maiden Newton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

River Hooke — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Riverside Takeaway in Maiden Newton - geograph.org.uk - 5892261

Jaggery — 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
Maiden Newton · 0.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Hooke is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

River Hooke is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases the local history and environment of the River Hooke, providing insights into the area's natural and cultural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7772, -2.5740
District
Dorset
Parish
Maiden Newton
Postcode
DT2 0BG
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Maiden Newton0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Hooke?
River Hooke is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0BG), in the parish of Maiden Newton.
What is River Hooke?
River Hooke — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Hooke?
The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0BG.
Is River Hooke a protected site?
Yes — River Hooke is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to River Hooke?
The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0BG.