Castles · South West England
Sturminster Castle
In or near Hinton St Mary.
Sturminster Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Sarah Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sturminster Castle is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Protected designations
- 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
Sturminster Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains, reflecting the region's rich history. The site is a scheduled ancient monument.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9205, -2.3078
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sturminster Newton
- Postcode
- DT10 2DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- osm: node/3997487197 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sturminster Castle?
- Sturminster Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT10 2DG), in the parish of Sturminster Newton.
- What is Sturminster Castle?
- Sturminster Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sturminster Castle?
- The nearest town is Hinton St Mary. Drivers can use postcode DT10 2DG.
- Is Sturminster Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Sturminster Castle is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB) and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Sturminster Castle charge admission?
- Sturminster Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sturminster Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT10 2DG. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.