Historic houses · South West England
Tyneham Post Office
In or near Kimmeridge.
Tyneham Post Office — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tyneham Post Office is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tyneham Village is a historic site that was evacuated during WWII and has remained deserted since. Visitors can explore the original buildings, including a restored church and school, and enjoy the surrounding countryside and Worbarrow Bay.
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
Tyneham Post Office is a historic house located in South-East England. It was part of the abandoned village of Tyneham, which was requisitioned during World War II. The post office is a notable remnant of the village's history, reflecting the impact of wartime policies on rural communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6226, -2.1688
- Postcode
- BH20 5QF
- Phone
- +44 01929 404714
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.visit-dorset.com
Sources
- osm: way/143384533 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyneham Post Office?
- Tyneham Post Office is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5QF).
- What is Tyneham Post Office?
- Tyneham Post Office — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tyneham Post Office?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5QF.
- Is Tyneham Post Office a protected site?
- Yes — Tyneham Post Office is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tyneham Post Office free to visit?
- Yes, Tyneham Post Office is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tyneham Post Office?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5QF.