Historic houses · South East England
Tyneham House
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Tyneham House — house in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tyneham House is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Christchurch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area BH23.
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Official information
Christchurch Castle and Norman House features a stone keep and a riverside chamber block, remnants of a fortified residence from the 12th century. Visitors can explore the historical architecture and learn about the site's significance during the civil wars in England.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tyneham House is a historic house located in Christchurch, South-East England. This Grade II* listed building is situated within designated sites, including the River Avon System SSSI and the Avon Valley RAMSAR site. Its notable status reflects both its architectural significance and the surrounding environmental protections.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7346, -1.7726
- Parish
- Christchurch
- Postcode
- BH23 1EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537826 (CC0)
- commons: Tyneham House Christchurch Dorset.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyneham House?
- Tyneham House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH23 1EF), in the parish of Christchurch.
- What is Tyneham House?
- Tyneham House — house in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Tyneham House?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH23 1EF.
- Is Tyneham House a listed building?
- Tyneham House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tyneham House a protected site?
- Yes — Tyneham House is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tyneham House?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH23 1EF.