Towns & cities · South West England
Godmanstone
Godmanstone — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Godmanstone is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 166 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.7700°, -2.4750°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Godmanstone (or Godmanston) is a village and civil parish in Dorset in southern England, situated approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north of the county town Dorchester. Its name means "Godman's Farm" and it is sited by the River Cerne amongst chalk hills of the Dorset Downs.
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Background
Description
Godmanstone used to have a pub — The Smiths Arms — which claimed to be the smallest in Britain, with the interior measuring 3.6 m by 4.6 m. The story attached to the claim was that the original licence was granted by Charles II when he requested that the village blacksmith serve him a glass of porter. The smith refused because he had no licence, so Charles granted him one on the spot and was served his drink. The licence only applied to the smithy; adjacent living quarters, subsequently used by drinkers, were larger. The business closed at the start of 2011.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7700, -2.4750
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Godmanstone
- Postcode
- DT2 7AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 166
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q952973 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Godmanstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Godmanstone, parish church of the Holy Trinity - geograph.org.uk - 506454.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Godmanstone Manor
Manor houses · 0.6 km
Godmanstone
Villages · 0.6 km
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Nether Cerne Manor
Stately homes · 1.5 km
Nether Cerne
Villages · 1.5 km
Martin Down enclosure 300m north of Huish Barn
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Manor Cottage The Old Manor
Manor houses · 3.4 km
Grimstone Viaduct
Historic bridges · 3.5 km
Medieval settlement 850m north of St Mary's Church
Vineyards · 3.5 km
Grimstone
Villages · 3.6 km
Bridge Over The River Frome 250 Metres East Of Muckleford Farmhouse
Historic bridges · 4.0 km
Godmanstone is a village in South East England with a population of 166. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 166
- Constituency
- West Dorset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Godmanstone
12 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Godmanstone →
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne — church in Nether Cerne, Dorset, England, UK.
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Nether Cerne Manor
Nether Cerne Manor — manor house in Nether Cerne, West Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Godmanstone Manor
Godmanstone Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Piddlehinton War Memorial
Piddlehinton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Grimstone Viaduct
Grimstone Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Martin Down enclosure 300m north of Huish Barn
Martin Down enclosure 300m north of Huish Barn — archaeological site in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over The River Frome 250 Metres East Of Muckleford Farmhouse
Bridge Over The River Frome 250 Metres East Of Muckleford Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Godmanstone Manor
Godmanstone Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne
All Saints Church, Nether Cerne — church in Nether Cerne, Dorset, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Nether Cerne Manor
Nether Cerne Manor — manor house in Nether Cerne, West Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Godmanstone
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hardy Country Park
Hardy Country Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Manor House
The Manor House — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Plume Of Feathers Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Old House at Home
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Junction Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Standard Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godmanstone?
- Godmanstone is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7AE), in the parish of Godmanstone.
- What is Godmanstone?
- Godmanstone — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Godmanstone?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7AE.
- Is Godmanstone a protected site?
- Yes — Godmanstone is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Godmanstone free to visit?
- Yes, Godmanstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Godmanstone?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7AE.