Castles · South East England
St Ives, Dorset
In or near Ashley Heath.
St Ives, Dorset — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Clive Perrin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Ives, Dorset is a castle 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Ives, located in South-East England, is a castle that offers a glimpse into the region's historical architecture. Its design reflects the medieval period, showcasing the defensive structures typical of the era. The castle remains a notable landmark within the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8350, -1.8250
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- St. Leonards and St. Ives
- Postcode
- BH24 2PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Ives, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Saint Ives
Villages · 0.6 km
Sunnyside park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Ashley Heath
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
St Leonards
Villages · 1.4 km
Ringwood Waldorf School
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
The Watchmoor Loop
Mountain bike trails · 1.7 km
Avon Forest Spa and Lodges
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Matchams
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Ashley Heath Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Lions Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
The Corsican Circuit
Mountain bike trails · 2.1 km
Fish Inn
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Ives, Dorset?
- St Ives, Dorset is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 2PP), in the parish of St. Leonards and St. Ives.
- What is St Ives, Dorset?
- St Ives, Dorset — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Ives, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 2PP.
- Is St Ives, Dorset a protected site?
- Yes — St Ives, Dorset is part of the St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does St Ives, Dorset charge admission?
- St Ives, Dorset typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Ives, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 2PP.