Museums · South West England
Tyneham School
In or near Kimmeridge.
Tyneham School — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tyneham School is a museum located in South West England, 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 School is a museum located in South-East England. This former village school was abandoned in 1943 when the area was requisitioned for military training. It now serves as a preserved example of wartime rural education.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6228, -2.1692
- Postcode
- BH20 5QF
- Phone
- +44 01929 404714
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/143384537 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyneham School?
- Tyneham School is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5QF).
- What is Tyneham School?
- Tyneham School — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tyneham School?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.5 km away. The nearest town is Kimmeridge. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5QF.
- Is Tyneham School a protected site?
- Yes — Tyneham School is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tyneham School free to visit?
- Yes, Tyneham School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tyneham School?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5QF.