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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · South West England

The Mowlem

In or near Langton Matravers.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.5 · 314 Google reviews

The Mowlem is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

The Mowlem, theatres in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Swanage · 0.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Mowlem is a working theatre in South-East England. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area BH19.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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 Mowlem is a theatre located in Swanage, South-East England, postcode BH19. It is situated within the South Dorset Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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

Coordinates
50.6093, -1.9568
District
Dorset
Parish
Swanage
Postcode
BH19 1DD
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Swanage0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mowlem?
The Mowlem is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 1DD), in the parish of Swanage.
What is The Mowlem?
The Mowlem is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Mowlem?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 1DD.
Is The Mowlem a protected site?
Yes — The Mowlem 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 Mowlem?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 1DD.