Towns & cities · South West England
Charmouth
Charmouth — village in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Charmouth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 668 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7330°, -2.9000°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Charmouth is a village and civil parish in west Dorset, England. The village is situated on the mouth of the River Char, around 1.5 miles (2 km) north-east of Lyme Regis. Dorset County Council estimated that in 2013 the population of the civil parish was 1,310. In the 2011 Census the population of the parish, combined with the small parish of Catherston Leweston to the north, was 1,352.
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Background
History
Human occupation at Charmouth dates back to an Iron Age settlement by a Celtic tribe, the Durotriges. Evidence of hill forts can still be seen in the area. In Saxon times Charmouth was 'Cernmunde', derived from 'Cerne' . Historian George Roberts wrote: <blockquote> During the Saxon period, the neighbouring coast was particularly subject to the invasions of the Danes, concerning whom so much has been written. In 787, the Danes, Northern men, or Normans, landed at Portland from three ships, to reconnoitre the country, which they did without interruption, as the Saxons had neglected their marine. A. D. 833, according to the Saxon Chronicle, though some of our historians place the event in 831…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7330, -2.9000
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Charmouth
- Postcode
- DT6 6LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 668
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 9 km
- Official site
- www.charmouth.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q640761 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Charmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Charmouth, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1499296.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Charmouth Beach
Beaches · 0.1 km
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Museums · 0.2 km
Seadown Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Charmouth
Villages · 0.7 km
Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 0.7 km
Charmouth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Charmouth House Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Newlands Holiday Camp
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Campsites · 1.2 km
River Char
Museums · 1.2 km
Wood Farm
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Charmouth is a town in South West England offering a variety of local attractions. Visitors can explore the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, enjoy performances at the Marine Theatre, or relax on Monmouth Beach. These sites provide a well-rounded experience for those looking to discover the area's highlights.
At a glance
- Population
- 668
- Constituency
- West Dorset
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Things to see in Charmouth
48 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Charmouth →
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Cannington Viaduct
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre — heritage centre in Dorset, England, UK.
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Church Cliff Beach
Church Cliff Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel — chapel in Charmouth, West Dorset, England, UK.
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📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Lyme Regis Cemetery
Lyme Regis Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Mary Anning
Mary Anning — Public artwork (statue) by Denise Dutton.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Monmouth Beach
Monmouth Beach — beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Monmouth Beach
Monmouth Beach — Beach (pebblestone).
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Shelby House
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The Cobb
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Amenity Area
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📷 3Museums · South West England
Lyme Regis Museum
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Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
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📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium
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Town Mill Malthouse
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📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church
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📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Langmoor Manor
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge 15 Yards North East Of Buddle Bridge
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Nearby
📷 5★ Iconic📷 5Museums · South West England
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre — heritage centre in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Seadown Holiday Park
Seadown Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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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.
Where to eat & stay near Charmouth
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Seadown Holiday Park
Seadown Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 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
Newlands Holiday Camp
Newlands Holiday Camp — 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.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dolphins River
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Charmouth House Hotel
Charmouth House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Pilot Boat Hotel
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Royal Lion Hotel
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Clock House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charmouth?
- Charmouth is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6LS), in the parish of Charmouth.
- What is Charmouth?
- Charmouth — village in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Charmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 6LS.
- 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).
- Is Charmouth free to visit?
- Yes, Charmouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charmouth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 6LS. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.