Villages · South West England
East Stour
In or near Stour Provost.
East Stour — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 3.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Stour is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 573. The village is characterised by its rural setting and community-oriented atmosphere. It features traditional architecture and local amenities that serve the small population. East Stour offers a glimpse into village life in the English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0076, -2.2850
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- East Stour
- Postcode
- SP8 5JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Population
- 573
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650332 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stour Provost
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Stour Micro Museum
Museums · 1.8 km
Duncliffe Wood
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Duncliffe Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Fifehead Magdalen
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park
Campsites · 2.6 km
Caalm Camp
Campsites · 2.8 km
Trill Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Todber
Villages · 3.0 km
Gillingham Museum
Museums · 3.2 km
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
Caravan parks · 3.3 km
Bridge Carrying Wyke Street Over The River Stour
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Stour Provost
Stour Provost — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Stour Micro Museum
Stour Micro Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Duncliffe Wood
Duncliffe Wood — woodland in Dorset, England.
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Fifehead Magdalen
Fifehead Magdalen — village in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park
Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near East Stour
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park
Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Caalm Camp
Caalm Camp — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Coking Farm Caravan Site
Coking Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Grosvenor Arms
The Grosvenor Arms — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holyrood campsite
Holyrood campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fox And Hounds Public House
Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Stalbridge Arms Public House
Stalbridge Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Stour?
- East Stour is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP8 5JD), in the parish of East Stour.
- What is East Stour?
- East Stour — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to East Stour?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP8 5JD.
- Is East Stour a protected site?
- Yes — East Stour is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to East Stour?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP8 5JD.