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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South West England

Chickerell

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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

Dreamy days in Dorset 45, Chickerill - geograph.org.uk - 3126630

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Weymouth Β· 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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

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.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.6240, -2.5047
District
Dorset
Parish
Chickerell
Postcode
DT3 4DR
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth β€” 3.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Chickerell Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 950084πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Chickerell War Memorial

Chickerell War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Chickerell, postbox β„– DT3 149, Glennie Way - geograph.org.uk - 1887592πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Bennetts Water Gardens

Bennetts Water Gardens is an 8-acre (32,000 m2) garden in Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset, in southern England. It holds national and international collections of water lilies which flower from late

πŸ‘Άβ†— bennettswatergardens.co.uk
Chickerell, postbox β„– DT3 149, Glennie Way - geograph.org.uk - 1887592πŸ“· 5

Botanic gardens Β· South West England

Bennetts Water Gardens

Bennetts Water Gardens β€” a botanic garden in england south east.

β†— bennettswatergardens.com
Chickerell Hive Point - geograph.org.uk - 2770839πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

East Fleet Farm Touring Park

East Fleet Farm Touring Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

β†— eastfleet.co.uk
Bob Lucas StadiumπŸ“· 5

Stadiums Β· South West England

Bob Lucas Stadium

Bob Lucas Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.

Lanehouse Vauxhall - geograph.org.uk - 539484πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Granby Fun Factory

Granby Fun Factory β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— granbyfunfactory.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Chickerell

Places to stay

Chickerell Hive Point - geograph.org.uk - 2770839πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

East Fleet Farm Touring Park

East Fleet Farm Touring Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

β†— eastfleet.co.uk
Chickerell, postbox β„– DT3 119, Coldharbour - geograph.org.uk - 1887336πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

South Buckland Farm

South Buckland Farm β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Coldharbour, fingerpost - geograph.org.uk - 2498314πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

South Buckland Farm

South Buckland Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

West Fleet Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2771588πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

West Fleet Farm

West Fleet Farm β€” a campsite in england south west.

West Fleet Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2771588πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Sea Barn Farm

Sea Barn Farm β€” a campsite in england south west.

Bagwell Farm Touring Park, B3157, Knights in the Bottom, Chickerell - geograph.org.uk - 4262689πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Bagwell Farm

Bagwell Farm β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Littlemead off Dorchester Road, Broadwey - geograph.org.uk - 4984028πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Swan Public House

The Old Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

A blue corner - geograph.org.uk - 3689744πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Prince Of Wales Public House

Prince Of Wales Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Sailor's Return - geograph.org.uk - 5079418πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Sailors Return Public House

The Sailors Return Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Edinburgh, 3-4 St Thomas Street - geograph.org.uk - 4983209πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Dog Public House

Black Dog Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

46 East Street Weymouth - geograph.org.uk - 6957558πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Cutter Hotel

The Cutter Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

Brewers Quay - geograph.org.uk - 6322700πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Old Rooms Inn

Old Rooms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

More museums in this region

Alexander Keiller MuseumπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Alexander Keiller Museum

Alexander Keiller Museum β€” museum in South West England, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— english-heritage.org.uk
American Museum and GardensπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

American Museum and Gardens

American Museum and Gardens β€” culture and arts museum near Bath, England, United Kingdom.

Grade Iβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— americanmuseum.org
Atwell-Wilson Motor MuseumπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum

Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum β€” museum in Calne, England, UK.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— atwellwilson.org.uk
Bath Abbey Heritage VaultsπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults

Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults β€” museum in Bath Abbey, Bath, England, UK.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— bathabbey.org

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. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4DR.
Is Chickerell a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.