Museums · South West England
River Piddle
In or near Ridge.
River Piddle — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — 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
- Holton Heath · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Piddle 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 Piddle is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the natural and cultural history of the River Piddle, highlighting its significance in the local ecosystem and heritage. The museum offers educational resources and exhibits related to the river and its surroundings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6941, -2.0788
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Holton Heath — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Piddle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Piddle?
- River Piddle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4JD), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is River Piddle?
- River Piddle — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Piddle?
- The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4JD.
- Is River Piddle a protected site?
- Yes — River Piddle 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 Piddle?
- The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4JD.