Villages · South West England
Chesil
In or near Fortuneswell.
Chesil — a village in england south east.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.4 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 2025
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chesil is a village located in South-East England. It is known for its proximity to the iconic Chesil Beach, a notable natural feature along the coast. The area is characterised by its coastal scenery and traditional village architecture, reflecting the local history and culture. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, with opportunities for coastal walks and exploration of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5590, -2.4476
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653231 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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John Groves & Sons
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
The Captain's House
Gardens · 0.2 km
The Cove House Inn
Historic houses · 0.2 km
The Cove House Inn
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Chiswell Earthworks
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Conjurer's Lodge
Chapels · 0.2 km
Chiswell Walled Garden
Gardens · 0.3 km
New Star Inn
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Royal Manor Theatre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Royal Manor Theatre
Chapels · 0.3 km
Victoria Gardens, Portland
Parks · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
United Reformed Church
United Reformed Church — church in Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, England.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South West England
John Groves & Sons
John Groves & Sons — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · South West England
The Captain's House
The Captain's House — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Cove House Inn
The Cove House Inn — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Cove House Inn
The Cove House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · South West England
Chiswell Earthworks
Chiswell Earthworks in England South West, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Chesil
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Royal Breakwater
Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
WPNSA Motorhome Area
WPNSA Motorhome Area — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association — a hostel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sweet Hill Farm
Sweet Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chesil Holiday Park
Chesil Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Cove House Inn
The Cove House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Portland Arms
Royal Portland Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The George Inn
The George Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sailors Return Public House
The Sailors Return Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chesil?
- Chesil is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1JJ), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Chesil?
- Chesil — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Chesil?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1JJ.
- Is Chesil a protected site?
- Yes — Chesil is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Chesil?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1JJ.