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Herston, Swanage

#10 among attractions in Swanage

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Coordinates: 50°36'40"N, 1°58'34"W
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Swanage United Kingdom

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Herston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Swanage Town Hall, Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park, Swanage Pier.

  • swanage town hall0.8 miE
    City hall

    Swanage Town Hall, Swanage

    20 min walk • Swanage Town Hall is a municipal building on Swanage High Street in Dorset. Constructed by the local building contractor George Burt in 1882–83, it reused materials salvaged from demolition works in London. The façade was rescued from London's 17th-century Mercers' Hall and the external clock is dated to 1826.

  • durlston castle1.5 miSE
    Forts and castles

    Durlston Castle

    38 min walk • Durlston Castle stands within Durlston Country Park, a 1.13 square-kilometre country park and nature reserve stretching along the coastline south of Swanage, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.

  • durlston country park1.2 miSE
    Park

    Durlston Country Park

    32 min walk • Durlston Country Park is a 320-acre country park and nature reserve stretching along the coast of the Isle of Purbeck on the outskirts of Swanage in Dorset, England.

  • swanage pier1.1 miE
    Piers and boardwalks

    Swanage Pier, Swanage

    29 min walk • Swanage Pier is a Victorian pier which extends into the southern end of Swanage Bay near the town of Swanage, in the south-east of Dorset. It was built in 1895 for passenger ship services.

  • wellington clock tower swanage1.3 miE
    Gothic architecture

    Wellington clock tower, Swanage

    32 min walk • The Wellington clock tower is a structure that stands on the seafront at Swanage in Dorset, England. It was originally built by the Commissioners for Lighting the West Division of Southwark at the southern end of London Bridge in 1854.

  • swanage railway0.5 miE
    50°36'36"N • 1°57'53"W

    Swanage Railway, Swanage

    13 min walk • Mass transportation systems, Scenic railroads, Tours

  • discordant coastline swanage0.6 miSE
    Neighbourhood

    Discordant coastline, Swanage

    15 min walk • A discordant coastline occurs where bands of different rock types run perpendicular to the coast. The differing resistance to erosion leads to the formation of headlands and bays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herston?

Nearby attractions include Swanage Railway, Swanage (13 min walk), Discordant coastline, Swanage (15 min walk), Swanage Town Hall, Swanage (20 min walk).

How to get to Herston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herston:

Train
  • Herston Halt (7 min walk)
  • Swanage (18 min walk)

Bus
  • Swanage Bus Station • Lines: 50 (18 min walk)
  • Mowlem Court • Lines: 50 (19 min walk)

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