Towns & cities · South West England
Marshwood
Marshwood — village in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Marshwood, the nearest railway station is Axminster, located 9.7 km away. The postcode for Marshwood is DT6 5PZ, which you can use for sat-nav directions. Entry to the town is free.
About
Marshwood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 243 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7833°, -2.8667°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Marshwood is a village and civil parish in west Dorset, England, situated on the northern edge of the Marshwood Vale approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Lyme Regis. Dorset County Council estimate that the parish had a population of 310 in 2013. Figures published from the 2011 census are for Marshwood parish combined with the small neighbouring parish of Bettiscombe: the combined population was 346. The village school was opened in 1842 and covers the catchment areas of Marshwood, Pilsdon, Bettiscombe, and Blackdown Ward of Broadwindsor. Secondary education is provided at Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis. The church of St Mary's was built in 1840-41 and underwent a rebuild in 1883–84. The Bottle Inn on the outskirts of Marshwood is home to the world stinging nettle eating championships. It is also the 2016 Regional (Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire & the Channel Islands) CAMRA winner for its range & quality of ciders & ales. The parish contains the ruins of Marshwood Castle, which is a scheduled monument.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7833, -2.8667
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Marshwood
- Postcode
- DT6 5PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 243
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2105981 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Marshwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Bottle Inn, Marshwood - geograph.org.uk - 1399119.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Dorset Hideaway
Campsites · 1.1 km
Foxdown Childrens Farm
Zoos & aquariums · 1.3 km
Marshwood
Villages · 1.3 km
Marshwood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
The Bottle Inn
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Marshwood Castle
Castles · 1.7 km
Lambert's Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Lambert's Castle
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Coney's Castle
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Coney's Castle Hill Fort
Forests & woodlands · 2.2 km
Sliding Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Pilsdon
Villages · 2.6 km
Marshwood is a village located in South West England with a population of 243. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 243
- Constituency
- West Dorset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Marshwood
16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Marshwood →
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Coney's Castle Hill Fort
Coney's Castle Hill Fort is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Marshwood Castle
Marshwood Castle — castle in Marshwood, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Pilsdon Pen
Pilsdon Pen — Named summit at 277 m.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Foxdown Childrens Farm
Foxdown Childrens Farm — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
The Bottle Inn
The Bottle Inn — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Pilsdon
Church of St Mary, Pilsdon — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Marshwood War Memorial
Marshwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Dorset Hideaway
The Dorset Hideaway — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Lambert's Castle
Lambert's Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Coney's Castle
Coney's Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains
Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5📷 5📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Lambert's Castle Hill
Lambert's Castle Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Sliding Hill
Sliding Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 200 m.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Dorset Hideaway
The Dorset Hideaway — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Foxdown Childrens Farm
Foxdown Childrens Farm — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Marshwood War Memorial
Marshwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
The Bottle Inn
The Bottle Inn — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Marshwood Castle
Marshwood Castle — castle in Marshwood, Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Marshwood
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Dorset Hideaway
The Dorset Hideaway — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Pilsdon View Camping
Pilsdon View Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hawkchurch Country Park
Hawkchurch Country Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dolphins River
Dolphins River — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Manor Farm Holiday Centre — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Former Old Inn Public House
Former Old Inn Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Charmouth House Hotel
Charmouth House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Clock House Hotel
Clock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Pilot Boat Hotel
Pilot Boat Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Lion Hotel
Royal Lion Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marshwood?
- Marshwood is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 5PZ), in the parish of Marshwood.
- What is Marshwood?
- Marshwood — village in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Marshwood?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 5PZ.
- Is Marshwood a protected site?
- Yes — Marshwood is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Marshwood free to visit?
- Yes, Marshwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marshwood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 5PZ. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.