Historic pubs · South West England
The Man in the Wall
In or near Corfe Mullen.
The Man in the Wall in England South West, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 8.7 km
About
The Man in the Wall 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.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- 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
The Man in the Wall is a pub located in Wimborne Minster, South-West England, with the postcode BH21. It is owned by J D Wetherspoon and situated within designated areas of natural beauty, including the Dorset AONB and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB. The pub is also near the River Avon System SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. Visitors can expect a typical pub atmosphere with a focus on accessible dining and socialising.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8008, -1.9883
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wimborne Minster
- Postcode
- BH21 1NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537935 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Man in the Wall?
- The Man in the Wall is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 1NG), in the parish of Wimborne Minster.
- What is The Man in the Wall?
- The Man in the Wall in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Man in the Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 1NG.
- Who owns The Man in the Wall?
- The Man in the Wall is owned by J D Wetherspoon.
- Is The Man in the Wall a protected site?
- Yes — The Man in the Wall is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Man in the Wall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 1NG. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.