Towns & cities · South West England
Kingston
Kingston — village near Wareham, Dorset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village near Wareham, Dorset, UK". Coordinates: 50.6160°, -2.0601°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingston is a small village on the Isle of Purbeck in the county of Dorset in southern England.
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Background
History
The village is notable because it has two churches. Since the 12th century, up until 1877, Kingston had been a chapelry of Corfe Castle. A chapel stood on the east side of the village and it was served by the Rector of Corfe Castle or his assistant. In 1833 John Scott, the first Earl of Eldon, (later Lord Chancellor Eldon) replaced the chapel, at his own expense, with the present church building standing on the site. It was designed by his son-in-law, George Repton, and largely followed the ground plan of the replaced chapel, embodying most of the old building material. The church was surrounded by many graves. The first Earl and his wife are buried in the churchyard. The old church…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6160, -2.0601
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q984075 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingston, Purbeck (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Under the foliage there's a pub! - geograph.org.uk - 513895.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
St James's Church, Kingston (Isle of Purbeck)
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Kingston Country Courtyard
Hotels · 0.4 km
Scoles Manor
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Obelisk 500 Metres North East Of Encombe House
Forts · 1.2 km
Medieval settlement at Afflington
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Woodyhyde Camp Site
Campsites · 1.7 km
Encombe House
Manor houses · 1.7 km
Bucknowle Farm
Hill forts · 2.0 km
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Downshay Caravan and Camping
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
West Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Kingston is a town located in the South East England region. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- South Dorset
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Things to see in Kingston
9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Kingston →
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Scoles Manor
Scoles Manor — house in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St James's Church, Kingston (Isle of Purbeck)
St James's Church, Kingston (Isle of Purbeck) — church in Kingston, near Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
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Encombe House
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Obelisk 500 Metres North East Of Encombe House
Obelisk 500 Metres North East Of Encombe House — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Kingston Country Courtyard
Kingston Country Courtyard — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Houns-tout Cliff
Houns-tout Cliff — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 155 m.
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The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St James's Church, Kingston (Isle of Purbeck)
St James's Church, Kingston (Isle of Purbeck) — church in Kingston, near Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Kingston Country Courtyard
Kingston Country Courtyard — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Scoles Manor
Scoles Manor — house in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Forts · South West England
Obelisk 500 Metres North East Of Encombe House
Obelisk 500 Metres North East Of Encombe House — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement at Afflington
Medieval settlement at Afflington — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Kingston
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Kingston Country Courtyard
Kingston Country Courtyard — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Woodyhyde Camp Site
Woodyhyde Camp Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Bucknowle Farm campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Downshay Caravan and Camping
Downshay Caravan and Camping — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Mortons Manor
Mortons Manor — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Square and Compass
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★ Iconic📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Square and Compass
Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Black Swan Inn
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The Old Granary
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston?
- Kingston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5LH), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- What is Kingston?
- Kingston — village near Wareham, Dorset, UK.
- How do I get to Kingston?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5LH.
- Is Kingston a protected site?
- Yes — Kingston is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingston free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5LH.