Villages · South West England
Charmouth
In or near Charmouth.
Charmouth — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 8.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Charmouth is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 1,352. It is situated on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its geological significance. The village offers coastal scenery and access to fossil hunting along its beaches. Visitors can expect a range of local amenities typical of a small village setting.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7389, -2.9005
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Charmouth
- Postcode
- DT6 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 1,352
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 8.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653317 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 0.1 km
Charmouth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Charmouth House Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Seadown Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Campsites · 0.5 km
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Museums · 0.6 km
Charmouth Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km
Charmouth
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Newlands Holiday Camp
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Wood Farm
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Langmoor Manor
Manor houses · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel — chapel in Charmouth, West Dorset, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Charmouth War Memorial
Charmouth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Manor Farm Holiday Centre — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Charmouth House Hotel
Charmouth House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Seadown Holiday Park
Seadown Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Charmouth
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Manor Farm Holiday Centre — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Seadown Holiday Park
Seadown Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Newlands Holiday Camp
Newlands Holiday Camp — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dolphins River
Dolphins River — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Charmouth House Hotel
Charmouth House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Pilot Boat Hotel
Pilot Boat Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Lion Hotel
Royal Lion Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Clock House Hotel
Clock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Former Old Inn Public House
Former Old Inn Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charmouth?
- Charmouth is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6PU), in the parish of Charmouth.
- What is Charmouth?
- Charmouth — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Charmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 6PU.
- Is Charmouth a protected site?
- Yes — Charmouth is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Charmouth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 6PU. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.