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 West England offering diverse outdoor experiences. Visitors can explore the historic grounds of Corfe Castle and the scenic Stonehill Down Nature Reserve. The area also features the unique Bucknowle Farm and the Parish Church of Saint Edward for those interested in local heritage.
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.
📷 5📷 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.