Towns & cities · South West England
Church Knowle
Church Knowle — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norden · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Church Knowle, the nearest railway station is Norden, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BH20 5NF, and entry to the town is free.
About
Church Knowle is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 261 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.6358°, -2.0866°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Church Knowle is a village and civil parish on the Isle of Purbeck in the county of Dorset in the south of England. Church Knowle village is situated about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Corfe Castle, 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Wareham and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Swanage. In the 2011 census the parish—which includes the settlements of East Creech and Furzebrook to the north—had 114 households and a population of 261. The church is named Saint Peter's Church. Church Knowle Fete is held in the grounds of the Old Rectory every August.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6358, -2.0866
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Church Knowle
- Postcode
- BH20 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Population
- 261
- Nearest railway station
- Norden — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q984254 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church Knowle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Road through Church Knowle village - geograph.org.uk - 764717.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parish Church of Saint Peter
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Church Farm Campsite
Campsites · 0.3 km
Knowle Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Barnston Manor
Stately homes · 0.9 km
The Creech Barrow Seven
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
West Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Campsites · 1.0 km
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Campsites · 1.0 km
East Creech Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Norden Farm
Campsites · 1.3 km
Stonehill Down Nature Reserve
Parks · 1.3 km
Bucknowle Farm
Hill forts · 1.5 km
Church Knowle is a village in South East England with a population of 261. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 261
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Church Knowle
32 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Church Knowle →
📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Barnston Manor
Barnston Manor — Grade I listed building in Church Knowle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Bucknowle Farm
Bucknowle Farm — Iron Age and Roman settlement in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle — fortification in Dorset, England, UK.
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Gods Acre Cemetery
Gods Acre Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Parish Church of Saint Edward
Parish Church of Saint Edward — church in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Parish Church of Saint Peter
Parish Church of Saint Peter — church in Church Knowle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Ridgeway Hill
Ridgeway Hill — Named summit at 198 m.
📷 5Parks · South West England
Stonehill Down Nature Reserve
Stonehill Down Nature Reserve — park in United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Town House
The Town House — house in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Corfe Castle Model Village
Corfe Castle Model Village — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum
Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Swanage Railway Museum
Swanage Railway Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theme parks · South West England
Dorset Adventure Park
Dorset Adventure Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Corfe Castle railway station
Corfe Castle railway station — a Grade II*-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Saint Edward's Bridge
Saint Edward's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Creech Barrow Seven
The Creech Barrow Seven — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South West England
Norden railway station (England)
Norden railway station (England) — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Mortons Manor
Mortons Manor — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Norden Farm
Norden Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Bucknowle Farm campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Parish Church of Saint Peter
Parish Church of Saint Peter — church in Church Knowle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Church Farm Campsite
Church Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Knowle Hill
Knowle Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 143 m.
📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Barnston Manor
Barnston Manor — Grade I listed building in Church Knowle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Creech Barrow Seven
The Creech Barrow Seven — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
West Hill
West Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 120 m.
Where to eat & stay near Church Knowle
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Church Farm Campsite
Church Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Bucknowle Farm campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
East Creech Farm Campsite
East Creech Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Norden Farm
Norden Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Square and Compass
Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Granary
The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church Knowle?
- Church Knowle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5NF), in the parish of Church Knowle.
- What is Church Knowle?
- Church Knowle — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church Knowle?
- The nearest railway station is Norden, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5NF.
- Is Church Knowle a protected site?
- Yes — Church Knowle is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church Knowle free to visit?
- Yes, Church Knowle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church Knowle?
- The nearest railway station is Norden, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5NF.