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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Grimstone

In or near Godmanstone.

Grimstone — a village in england south west.

A37 North of Grimstone - geograph.org.uk - 8311053

Steve Barnes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Maiden Newton · 5.5 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Grimstone is a village located in South-West England. It features typical countryside architecture and a rural setting. The village is characterised by its quiet atmosphere and surrounding landscapes, offering a glimpse into traditional English village life.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7473, -2.5117
District
Dorset
Parish
Stratton
Postcode
DT2 9NA
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Maiden Newton5.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Grimstone Viaduct📷 5

Historic bridges · South West England

Grimstone Viaduct

Grimstone Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Muckleford, River Frome and Muckleford Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2344226📷 3

Historic 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.

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Stained Glass window of St Mary's Church Stratton - geograph.org.uk - 1095223📷 5

Manor houses · South West England

Manor Cottage The Old Manor

Manor Cottage The Old Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Frampton, St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2346202📷 5

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Frampton

Frampton — a village in england south west.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the A356 Dorchester Road in Frampton - geograph.org.uk - 7177386📷 3

Historic bridges · South West England

Samways Bridge Over River Frome

Samways Bridge Over River Frome — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Walkers and cattle at Strap Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 3447046📷 5

Villages · South West England

Stratton

Stratton — a village in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near Grimstone

Places to stay

A35, Winterbourne Steepleton - geograph.org.uk - 6219371📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Hardy Country Park

Hardy Country Park — a caravan park in england south west.

The King's Arms Hotel, Dorchester - geograph.org.uk - 5883484📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

View from the churchyard at Winterborne Monkton - geograph.org.uk - 4934699📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

The Manor House

The Manor House — a caravan park in england south east.

Freecaravanclub.co.uk
Being near a Tourist Attraction - geograph.org.uk - 5487572📷 5

Hostels · South West England

Melbury B&B

Melbury B&B — a hostel in england south east.

George Albert Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 8302478📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Clay Pigeon Caravan Park

Clay Pigeon Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.

Stile onto Gales Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5520098📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park

Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Freegiantshead.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

High West Street - geograph.org.uk - 2925951📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Plume Of Feathers Public House

Plume Of Feathers Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Post Box, South Walks Road, Dorchester - geograph.org.uk - 5394858📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Junction Hotel

Junction Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

High East Street, Dorchester - geograph.org.uk - 5395045📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Old House at Home

Old House at Home in England South West, United Kingdom.

Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas - geograph.org.uk - 5519020📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Giant Inn

The Giant Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Dorchester Road - geograph.org.uk - 6215384📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Royal Standard Public House

The Royal Standard Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Flying the flag at the Ilchester Arms - geograph.org.uk - 7861515📷 7

Cafés · South West England

The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms

The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms — a café in england south west.

abbotsbury.co.uk

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All Saints Church, Yatesbury - geograph.org.uk - 7229317📷 5

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Yatesbury — a village in england south east.

Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

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Yarlington — a village in england south east.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Grimstone?
Grimstone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9NA), in the parish of Stratton.
What is Grimstone?
Grimstone — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Grimstone?
The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9NA.
Is Grimstone a protected site?
Yes — Grimstone is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Grimstone?
The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9NA.