Towns & cities · South West England
Acton
Acton — village in Dorset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Acton, the nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, located 1.7 km away. Entry to the town is free, and it is accessible via postcode BH19 3JT.
About
Acton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, UK". Coordinates: 50.6061°, -2.0169°.
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Official information
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints is a site where visitors can see over 100 fossilized dinosaur tracks preserved in rock, dating back 140 million years. The footprints were likely made by giant sauropods and were discovered in 1997, with public access established in 2016. The area also offers opportunities for walking and cycling with scenic views of the coast and surrounding landscapes.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Acton is a hamlet in the parish of Langton Matravers, on the Isle of Purbeck, in the county of Dorset in the south of England. Acton was built as living quarters for the quarrymen working at the local quarries. Quarrying still takes place in the settlement today, with the Bonfield family (currently H F Bonfield & Son of Blacklands Quarry) having quarried in the area since 1651. The Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre is located near the hamlet, a small charitable trust that supports the sharing of skills and the advancement of knowledge associated with Purbeck Stone. In addition to the quarrying activities, the settlement has a high proportion of holiday rental properties and second homes.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6061, -2.0169
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Langton Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 1.7 km
- Official site
- dorset-nl.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q344387 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Acton, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2010-04-04 Acton Dorset.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Acton Field Campsite
Campsites · 0.2 km
Norman's Quarry
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Tom's Field
Campsites · 0.6 km
Priest's Way
Military museums · 0.7 km
Langton Matravers
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
Primrose Hill Farm
Campsites · 1.0 km
Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry
Museums · 1.1 km
Priest's Way
Mountain bike trails · 1.1 km
Haycraft Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Putlake Adventure Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.3 km
Putlake Adventure Farm
Campsites · 1.3 km
Acton is a town located in South East England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- South Dorset
Things to see in Acton
8 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Acton →
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Norman's Quarry
Norman's Quarry — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Dancing Ledge
Dancing Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Hedbury
Hedbury — a climbing crag in england south east.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Hidden Quarry
Hidden Quarry — a climbing crag in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Acton Field Campsite
Acton Field Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Military museums · South West England
Priest's Way
Priest's Way — a military museum in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
East Man
East Man — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 100 m.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Acton Field Campsite
Acton Field Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Norman's Quarry
Norman's Quarry — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tom's Field
Tom's Field — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Military museums · South West England
Priest's Way
Priest's Way — a military museum in england south east.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Langton Matravers
Langton Matravers — village and civil parish in Dorset, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Acton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Acton Field Campsite
Acton Field Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tom's Field
Tom's Field — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Primrose Hill Farm
Primrose Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Haycraft Caravan Club Site
Haycraft Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Putlake Adventure Farm
Putlake Adventure Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Downshay Caravan and Camping
Downshay Caravan and Camping — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
★ Iconic📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Square and Compass
Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Square and Compass
Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Black Swan Inn
The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Café Villano
Café Villano — a café in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop;sandwich;ice cream;regional.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acton?
- Acton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3JT), in the parish of Langton Matravers.
- What is Acton?
- Acton — village in Dorset, UK.
- How do I get to Acton?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3JT.
- Is Acton a protected site?
- Yes — Acton is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Acton free to visit?
- Yes, Acton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Acton?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3JT.