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Villages · South West England

Hooke

In or near Melplash.

Hooke — a village in england south west.

St Giles' Church, Hooke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7644063

Ray Jennings — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Maiden Newton · 6.7 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

Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: KINGCOMBE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hooke is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere typical of the English countryside, making it a quiet spot for visitors seeking a retreat from urban life. Local amenities may include small shops and community spaces, reflecting the character of a village.

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

Coordinates
50.7988, -2.6603
District
Dorset
Parish
Hooke
Postcode
DT8 3PA
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Maiden Newton6.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Giles' Church, Hooke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7644063📷 3

Historic churches · South West England

Parish Church of St Giles

Parish Church of St Giles — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
St Giles' Church, Hooke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7644046📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Hooke Court

Hooke Court — a hotel in england south west.

Freehookecourt.co.uk
Warren Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4414463📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Warren Hill

Warren Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Hooke Park - geograph.org.uk - 558920📷 4

Mountains & hills · South West England

Warren Hill, Hooke, Dorset

Warren Hill, Hooke, Dorset — a mountain in england-south-west, United Kingdom, 215 m.

Free🐕
West Dorset , Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5517420📷 4

Mountains & hills · South West England

Drackenorth

Drackenorth — a mountain in england-south-west, United Kingdom, 221 m.

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West Dorset , Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5517420📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Drakenorth

Drakenorth — a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Where to eat & stay near Hooke

Places to stay

St Giles' Church, Hooke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7644046📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Hooke Court

Hooke Court — a hotel in england south west.

Freehookecourt.co.uk
Entrance and lodge, Benville Manor - geograph.org.uk - 6560863📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Benville Manor Camping

Benville Manor Camping — a caravan park in england south west.

Freepitchup.com
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.

Alpacas grazing - geograph.org.uk - 2195797📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Bide Yer

Bide Yer — a caravan park in england south west.

Freebideyercaravansite.co.uk
B3162 Dottery Road - geograph.org.uk - 6184288📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Greenacres Campsite.

Greenacres Campsite. — a campsite in england south west.

Freecampingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
B3162 Dottery Road - geograph.org.uk - 6184288📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Washingpool Caravan Site

Washingpool Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.

Freewashingpool.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Hogshill Street, Beaminster - geograph.org.uk - 3082241📷 7

Restaurants · South West England

Brassica

Brassica — a restaurant in england south west.

brassicarestaurant.co.uk
Church Street, Beaminster - geograph.org.uk - 4042961📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Eight Bells Inn

Eight Bells Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Acorn Inn in Evershot - geograph.org.uk - 3075592📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

The Acorn Inn

The Acorn Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Church service times, Loders church - geograph.org.uk - 3803274📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Loders Arms Inn

Loders Arms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

River Brit - geograph.org.uk - 5313247📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Pymore Inn

Pymore Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

126-128 East Street, Bridport - geograph.org.uk - 5608550📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Three Mariners Public House

Three Mariners Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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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 Hooke?
Hooke is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT8 3PA), in the parish of Hooke.
What is Hooke?
Hooke — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Hooke?
The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT8 3PA.
Is Hooke a protected site?
Yes — Hooke is part of the KINGCOMBE National Nature Reserve and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hooke?
The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT8 3PA.