Towns & cities · South West England
Manston
Also known as: Manston, Dorset
Manston — village and civil parish in Dorset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Manston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 141 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, UK". Coordinates: 50.9390°, -2.2651°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Manston is a small village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southern England, lying next to the River Stour in the Blackmore Vale, two miles (three kilometres) east of Sturminster Newton. The geology of the parish consists mostly of Kimmeridge clay, with a thin strip of Corallian limestone in the west.
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Background
History
In 1086 in the Domesday Book, Manston was recorded as Manestone; it had 19 households, 8 ploughlands, 25 acre of meadow and 2 mills. It was in the hundred of Gillingham and tenant-in-chief was Waleran the hunter. The parish church of St Nicholas has a 13th-century chancel, 14th-century nave and 15th-century west tower. carried out by Captain Thomas Hanham. In 2013 the estimated population of the parish was 140.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9390, -2.2651
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Manston
- Postcode
- DT10 1GR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Population
- 141
- Official site
- www.dorsetforyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q686186 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Manston, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Manston House - geograph.org.uk - 336127.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Manston is a village in South East England with a population of 141. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 141
- Constituency
- North Dorset
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Things to see in Manston
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Manston →
📷 5Mills · South West England
Fiddleford Mill
Fiddleford Mill — mill in Sturminster Newton, North Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Watermills · South West England
Fiddleford Mill
Fiddleford Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Fiddleford Mill House
Fiddleford Mill House — Grade I listed house in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Fontmell Parva House
Fontmell Parva House — house in Child Okeford, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Fiddleford Manor
Fiddleford Manor — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Hay Bridge
Hay Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Hay Bridge
Hay Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Fontmell Parva House
Fontmell Parva House — house in Child Okeford, Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Manston
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Caalm Camp
Caalm Camp — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Coking Farm Caravan Site
Coking Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holyrood campsite
Holyrood campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Melbury Vale Farm
Melbury Vale Farm — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Fiddleford Inn
Fiddleford Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot at Iwerne Minster
The Talbot at Iwerne Minster in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Stalbridge Arms Public House
Stalbridge Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fox And Hounds Public House
Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manston?
- Manston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT10 1GR), in the parish of Manston.
- What is Manston?
- Manston — village and civil parish in Dorset, UK.
- How do I get to Manston?
- Drivers can use postcode DT10 1GR.
- Is Manston a protected site?
- Yes — Manston is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Manston free to visit?
- Yes, Manston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Manston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT10 1GR. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.