Villages · South West England
Leigh
In or near Yetminster.
Leigh — a village in england south west.
Keith Salvesen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole · 2.3 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
Leigh is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the quieter aspects of English life, surrounded by picturesque countryside. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with local amenities typical of a small village.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8747, -2.5433
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Leigh
- Postcode
- DT9 6HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 2.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2644666 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Leigh Drummers; The Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Chetnole
Villages · 1.8 km
Melbury Bubb
Villages · 2.9 km
St Edwold's Church, Stockwood
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Yetminster
Towns & cities · 3.3 km
Stockwood
Towns & cities · 3.4 km
Robert Boyle
Memorials & monuments · 3.5 km
Knight Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Beer Hackett
Towns & cities · 3.8 km
Water Tower 260M West Of St Antony's Convent, Leweston
Memorials & monuments · 4.1 km
Leweston School
Natural landmarks · 4.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church
Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Leigh Drummers; The Castle
Leigh Drummers; The Castle — a castle in england south west.
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St Edwold's Church, Stockwood
St Edwold's Church, Stockwood — church in Stockwood, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Leigh
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Little Barwick House
Little Barwick House — a hotel in england south west.
📷 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
Benville Manor Camping
Benville Manor Camping — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Manor Hotel
Manor Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 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 Pen Mill Hotel
The Pen Mill Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Hole In The Wall Public House
The Hole In The Wall Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh?
- Leigh is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6HL), in the parish of Leigh.
- What is Leigh?
- Leigh — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Leigh?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6HL.
- Is Leigh a protected site?
- Yes — Leigh is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Leigh?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6HL.