Historic houses · South West England
South Lodge
In or near Charminster.
South Lodge — house in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Lodge is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area DT1.
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Official information
The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is Britain's original dinosaur attraction, offering a unique and engaging experience for families and schools. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits related to dinosaurs and learn about the Jurassic Coast.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Lodge is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Dorchester, South-East England. This building is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Dorset, highlighting its architectural and environmental significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7123, -2.4369
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.thedinosaurmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543225 (CC0)
- commons: A glimpse of South Lodge - Dorchester - geograph.org.uk - 1410886.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Lodge?
- South Lodge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1DS), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is South Lodge?
- South Lodge — house in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to South Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1DS.
- Is South Lodge a listed building?
- South Lodge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is South Lodge a protected site?
- Yes — South Lodge is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to South Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1DS.