Follies Β· South West England
Smuggler John Potter & family
In or near Corfe Mullen.
Smuggler John Potter & family is a folly in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome Β· 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smuggler John Potter & family is a folly in South-East England β built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area BH10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smuggler John Potter & family is a folly located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is situated in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Avon System and Moors River System.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7718, -1.9050
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH10 7LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome β 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2457562573 (ODbL)
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smuggler John Potter & family?
- Smuggler John Potter & family is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH10 7LW), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Smuggler John Potter & family?
- Smuggler John Potter & family is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smuggler John Potter & family?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH10 7LW.
- Is Smuggler John Potter & family a protected site?
- Yes β Smuggler John Potter & family is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Smuggler John Potter & family free to visit?
- Yes, Smuggler John Potter & family is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smuggler John Potter & family?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH10 7LW.