Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
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The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 0.9 km
About
The Duke Of Wellington Public House 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: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Duke Of Wellington Public House is located in Wareham Town, South-West England, with the postcode BH20. This establishment is situated near significant natural designations, including the River Frome and Wareham Meadows, both designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, ideal for enjoying refreshments in a scenic area rich in natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6862, -2.1093
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26413287 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Duke Of Wellington Public House?
- The Duke Of Wellington Public House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4NP), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is The Duke Of Wellington Public House?
- The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Duke Of Wellington Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4NP.
- Is The Duke Of Wellington Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Duke Of Wellington Public House is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Duke Of Wellington Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4NP.