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Museums · South West England

Sturminster Museum

In or near Hinton St Mary.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly★ 5.0 · 8 Google reviews

Sturminster Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.

The Comyns Leach monument, Sturminster Newton - geograph.org.uk - 4833231

David Smith — 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

Sturminster Museum is a museum 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

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sturminster Museum is located in South-East England. This museum showcases the local history and heritage of the Sturminster area. It offers a range of exhibits that reflect the region's past.

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

Coordinates
50.9256, -2.3051
District
Dorset
Parish
Sturminster Newton
Postcode
DT10 1AN
Parliamentary constituency
North Dorset
Phone
+44 1258 817116

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sturminster Museum?
Sturminster Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT10 1AN), in the parish of Sturminster Newton.
What is Sturminster Museum?
Sturminster Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sturminster Museum?
The nearest town is Hinton St Mary. Drivers can use postcode DT10 1AN.
Is Sturminster Museum a protected site?
Yes — Sturminster Museum is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Sturminster Museum?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT10 1AN. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.