Museums · South East England
Broadstone, Dorset
Broadstone is a town and civil parish and electoral ward of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It is located three miles (five kilometres)
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Broadstone is a town and civil parish and electoral ward of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It is located three miles (five kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and seven miles (eleven kilometres) from Bournemouth Airport. The ward had a population of 10,289 at the 2021 census. Since 1840, Broadstone has grown from a small farm to a suburb of 10,000 people. Centred on the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a busy hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. Broadstone is notable for its large recreation fields and heathland park, as well as an annual Christmas parade and lights. The 24-acre (10-hectare) Broadstone Heath possesses some of the original heathland which covered the Poole Basin.
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From the Wikipedia article
Broadstone is a town and civil parish and electoral ward of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It is located three miles (five kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and seven miles (eleven kilometres) from Bournemouth Airport. The ward had a population of 10,289 at the 2021 census. Since 1840, Broadstone has grown from a small farm to a suburb of 10,000 people. Centred on the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a busy hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. Broadstone is notable for its large recreation fields and heathland park, as well as an annual Christmas parade and lights. The 24-acre (10-hectare) Broadstone Heath possesses some of the original heathland which covered the Poole Basin.
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Background
History
In 1840, "Broadstone Farm" was built, and a railway line bypassed it in 1847. Its first church was built in 1853, which later became the Scout Association hall. The first Broadstone railway station was built in 1872; initially named "New Poole Junction", it became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School originated as a Dame school, founded in 1871. At the turn of the century, lavender oil started being produced. This ceased in 1935 when the factory burnt down, but much lavender can still be found in the area. Rapid expansion of the town has since occurred, with the development of the Pine Springs housing estate and the opening of additional schools to cope with the increase in…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7605, -1.9950
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH18 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
Sources
- wikipedia: Broadstone, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broadstone, Dorset?
- Broadstone, Dorset is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.7605°, -1.9950°.
- Is Broadstone, Dorset wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Broadstone, Dorset. Check ahead for specific facilities.