Historic pubs · South West England
The Black Swan Inn
In or near Langton Matravers.
The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 0.3 km
About
The Black Swan Inn is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Black Swan Inn is a pub located in Swanage, South-West England. It is situated within the South Dorset Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a scenic coastal setting, ideal for those exploring the region's natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6077, -1.9637
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 1HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.blackswanswanage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26445597 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Black Swan Inn?
- The Black Swan Inn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 1HX), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is The Black Swan Inn?
- The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Black Swan Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 1HX.
- Is The Black Swan Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Black Swan Inn is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Black Swan Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 1HX.