Towns & cities · South West England
Cerne Abbas
Cerne Abbas — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cerne Abbas is located in Dorset, South East England, with the postcode DT2. The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, which is 7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cerne Abbas is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 448 people. Address: DT2. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.8095°, -2.4810°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cerne Abbas () is a village and civil parish in Dorset in southern England. It lies in the Dorset Council administrative area in the Cerne Valley in the Dorset Downs. The village lies just east of the A352 road 10 km (6 mi) north of Dorchester. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 858. In 2008 it was voted Britain's "Most Desirable Village" by estate agent Savills. It is the location of the Cerne Abbas Giant, a chalk figure of a giant naked man on a hillside.
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Background
History
The village of Cerne Abbas grew up around the Benedictine abbey, Cerne Abbey, which was founded there in AD 987 (Abbas is medieval Latin for "abbot", but with a long 2nd syllable). The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded cultivated land for 20 ploughs, with 26 villeins and 32 bordars. The abbey dominated the area for more than 500 years. It was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1539 with the Dissolution of the Monasteries and was largely destroyed; a portion of the Abbot's Porch and Abbey guesthouse remain. St Augustine's Well, reputedly blessed by the saint, also remains. St Mary's Church, built by the abbey for the parish in the late 13th century, is in the heart of the parish and retains many…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8095, -2.4810
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cerne Abbas
- Postcode
- DT2
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 448
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q539724 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cerne Abbas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cerneabbascentre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kettle Bridge Picnic Area
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Cerne Abbey
Historic houses · 0.4 km
The Giant Inn
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.4 km
Cerne Abbas War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Cerne Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.5 km
Cerne Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.5 km
Cerne Abbas Giant
Hill forts · 0.6 km
Trendle Earthworks
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Up Cerne Manor House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Up Cerne Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 2.1 km
Cerne Abbas is a town located in South East England with a population of 448. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 448
- Constituency
- West Dorset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Cerne Abbas
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cerne Abbas →
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Cerne Abbas Giant
Cerne Abbas Giant — hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Cerne Abbey
Cerne Abbey — abbey in Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Cerne Abbey
Cerne Abbey — Grade I listed house in Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Up Cerne Manor House
Up Cerne Manor House — house in Up Cerne, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Trendle Earthworks
Trendle Earthworks — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Minterne House
Minterne House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Up Cerne Manor
Up Cerne Manor — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Kettle Bridge Picnic Area
Kettle Bridge Picnic Area — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Watts Hill
Watts Hill — a mountain in england-south-east, United Kingdom, 262 m.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Park Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Minterne Magna House
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cerne Abbas War Memorial
Cerne Abbas War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Cerne
River Cerne — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Giant Hill
Giant Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 4Cathedrals · South West England
Cerne Abbey
Cerne Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cross & Hand
Cross & Hand — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
ditch
ditch — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cross and Hand wayside cross
Cross and Hand wayside cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Sydling Water
Sydling Water — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Kettle Bridge Picnic Area
Kettle Bridge Picnic Area — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Cerne Abbey
Cerne Abbey — Grade I listed house in Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England, UK.
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Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cerne Abbas War Memorial
Cerne Abbas War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Cerne Abbey
Cerne Abbey — abbey in Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cerne Abbas
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hardy Country Park
Hardy Country Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Plume Of Feathers Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Old House at Home
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Junction Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Hambro Arms Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cerne Abbas?
- Cerne Abbas is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2), in the parish of Cerne Abbas.
- What is Cerne Abbas?
- Cerne Abbas — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cerne Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2.
- Is Cerne Abbas a protected site?
- Yes — Cerne Abbas is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cerne Abbas free to visit?
- Yes, Cerne Abbas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cerne Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2.