Museums · South West England
Chickerell
In or near Fleet.
Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown n
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 3.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown neighbourhood and Buckland Ripers hamlet.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Chesil Beach & the Fleet
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown neighbourhood and Buckland Ripers hamlet.
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Background
History
Although Roman remains have been found, indicating that there has been settlement in the area for many years, as a modern town, Chickerell is recent and one of Dorset's newest towns. Chickerell has seen much development over the last twenty years.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6240, -2.5047
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Chickerell
- Postcode
- DT3 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Chickerell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chickerell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Bennetts Water Gardens
Museums · 1.0 km
Bennetts Water Gardens
Botanic gardens · 1.0 km
East Fleet Farm Touring Park
Campsites · 1.0 km
Bob Lucas Stadium
Stadiums · 1.4 km
Granby Fun Factory
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Fleet
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
South Buckland Farm
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
South Buckland Farm
Campsites · 1.8 km
West Fleet Farm
Campsites · 1.9 km
Sea Barn Farm
Campsites · 1.9 km
Bagwell Farm
Campsites · 2.0 km
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Chickerell War Memorial
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Bennetts Water Gardens
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East Fleet Farm Touring Park
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Places to stay
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East Fleet Farm Touring Park
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South Buckland Farm
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South Buckland Farm
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chickerell?
- Chickerell is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4DR), in the parish of Chickerell.
- What is Chickerell?
- Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown n
- How do I get to Chickerell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 3.6 km away. The nearest town is Fleet. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4DR.
- Is Chickerell a protected site?
- Yes — Chickerell is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chickerell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4DR.