Islands · South West England
Winspit
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used as a stone quarry, providing stone for buildings in London. During World War II it was used as a site for naval and air defences. After the war the caves were opened to the public. The quarry is now a lesser-known tourist attraction. Recently many of Winspit's caves have been closed off for public safety and bat conservation. In March 2022, it was announced that the National Trust had purchased the 350 acre Weston Farm, including Winspit and its bat caves, adding to its other landholdings in the village and its vicinity such as Spyway.
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Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used as a stone quarry, providing stone for buildings in London. During World War II it was used as a site for naval and air defences. After the war the caves were opened to the public. The quarry is now a lesser-known tourist attraction. Recently many of Winspit's caves have been closed off for public safety and bat conservation. In March 2022, it was announced that the National Trust had purchased the 350 acre Weston Farm, including Winspit and its bat caves, adding to its other landholdings in the village and its vicinity such as Spyway.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5848, -2.0342
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- wikipedia: Winspit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winspit?
- Winspit is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LW), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- Is Winspit free to visit?
- Yes, Winspit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winspit?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LW. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.