Historic pubs · South West England
The Rising Sun
In or near Corfe Mullen.
The Rising Sun in England South West, United Kingdom.
Malc McDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 8.4 km
About
The Rising Sun 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 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 Rising Sun is a pub located in Wimborne Minster, South-West England. It is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), including the River Avon System SSSI, Dorset AONB, and Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere with a setting that highlights the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7981, -1.9857
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wimborne Minster
- Postcode
- BH21 1DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26591392 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rising Sun?
- The Rising Sun is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 1DU), in the parish of Wimborne Minster.
- What is The Rising Sun?
- The Rising Sun in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Rising Sun?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 1DU.
- Is The Rising Sun a protected site?
- Yes — The Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 1DU. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.