Villages · South West England
Holwell
In or near Holwell.
Holwell — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 7.4 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: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holwell is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with a mix of residential homes and community spaces. Visitors can expect a quiet environment typical of English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9000, -2.4333
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Holwell
- Postcode
- DT9 5LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 7.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646692 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Holwell
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Cornford Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Buckshaw House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
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Manor House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Boys' Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Stock Gaylard House
Historic houses · 3.1 km
Kingstag Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Holt Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.6 km
Glanvilles Wootton
Towns & cities · 3.6 km
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Manor houses · 3.8 km
Wootton Glanville
Villages · 3.9 km
Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages
Vineyards · 3.9 km
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Holwell
Holwell — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Cornford Bridge
Cornford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Buckshaw House
Buckshaw House — house in West Dorset, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Holwell, West Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Boys' Hill
Boys' Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Stock Gaylard House
Stock Gaylard House — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Holwell
Places to stay
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📷 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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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Coking Farm Caravan Site
Coking Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Stalbridge Arms Public House
Stalbridge Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Digby Tap Inn
The Digby Tap Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The White Hart Public House
The White Hart Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 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 Holwell?
- Holwell is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 5LP), in the parish of Holwell.
- What is Holwell?
- Holwell — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Holwell?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 5LP.
- Is Holwell a protected site?
- Yes — Holwell is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Holwell?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 5LP.