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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

River Tarrant

In or near Tarrant Keyneston.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

River Tarrant — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Root crops, Tarrant Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 1690779

Trish Steel — 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
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Tarrant 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: 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

The River Tarrant is located in South-East England. It is noted for its significance to the local ecosystem and heritage. The river is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its diverse wildlife and natural habitats.

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

Coordinates
50.8289, -2.1206
District
Dorset
Parish
Tarrant Crawford
Postcode
DT11 9HU
Parliamentary constituency
North Dorset

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Tarrant?
River Tarrant is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 9HU), in the parish of Tarrant Crawford.
What is River Tarrant?
River Tarrant — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Tarrant?
Drivers can use postcode DT11 9HU.
Is River Tarrant a protected site?
Yes — River Tarrant is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to River Tarrant?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 9HU. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.