Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sun and Moon Inn
In or near Stour Provost.
Sun and Moon Inn — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sun and Moon Inn is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Gold Hill Museum is a local history museum located in Shaftesbury, showcasing the area's rich heritage through eight galleries. Visitors can explore exhibits that include Dorset's oldest fire engine, unique local artifacts, and a mummified cat, all set in historic buildings with beautiful views.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sun and Moon Inn is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates significant local historical events and figures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0057, -2.1969
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1747 852157
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 6.1 km
- Official site
- goldhillmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2251134255 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sun and Moon Inn?
- Sun and Moon Inn is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8JW), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is Sun and Moon Inn?
- Sun and Moon Inn — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sun and Moon Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8JW.
- Is Sun and Moon Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Sun and Moon Inn is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sun and Moon Inn free to visit?
- Yes, Sun and Moon Inn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sun and Moon Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8JW.