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The Great Britain Guide

Vineyards Β· South West England

Medieval settlement at Afflington

In or near Harman's Cross.

Medieval settlement at Afflington β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Bridge beneath the Swanage Railway near Afflington Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4471112

Gareth James β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross Β· 1.0 km

About

Medieval settlement at Afflington is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. human settlement in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK

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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.

Place summary

The Medieval settlement at Afflington is located in South-East England. This site is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's past. Visitors can expect a vineyard experience, typically featuring wine production and tastings in a rural setting. The landscape is likely to be characterised by traditional grape-growing methods, contributing to the local viticulture.

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Coordinates
50.6213, -2.0410
District
Dorset
Parish
Corfe Castle
Postcode
BH20 5HT
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross β€” 1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Track beneath the Swanage Railway near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471104πŸ“· 5

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Woodyhyde Camp Site

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β†— woodyhyde.co.uk
Scoles ManorπŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

Scoles Manor

Scoles Manor β€” house in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— uktourismonline.co.uk
Over a stile near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471088πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Downshay Caravan and Camping

Downshay Caravan and Camping β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ downshayfarm.co.uk
The Purbeck Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 4867914πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ kingstoncountrycourtyard.com
Harman's CrossπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Harman's Cross

Harman's Cross β€” village in Dorset, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Haycraft's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7101019πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Haycraft Caravan Club Site

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Where to eat & stay near Medieval settlement at Afflington

Places to stay

Track beneath the Swanage Railway near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471104πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Woodyhyde Camp Site

Woodyhyde Camp Site β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— woodyhyde.co.uk
Over a stile near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471088πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Downshay Caravan and Camping

Downshay Caravan and Camping β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ downshayfarm.co.uk
The Purbeck Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 4867914πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ kingstoncountrycourtyard.com
Haycraft's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7101019πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Haycraft Caravan Club Site

Haycraft Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Field at Primrose Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2211508πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Primrose Hill Farm

Primrose Hill Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Corfe Castle buildings (7) - geograph.org.uk - 6791563πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Mortons Manor

Mortons Manor β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— mortonsmanor.com

Places to eat & drink

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792β˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 β€” fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

FreeπŸ•β†— squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Cross on Church Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8154593πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackswanswanage.co.uk
Swanage buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6785510πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Purbeck Hotel

Purbeck Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

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Through a Field on The Cotswold Way - geograph.org.uk - 5430017πŸ“· 5

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Hillfort on Banbury Hill

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Cley Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6943310πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Medieval settlement at Afflington?
Medieval settlement at Afflington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5HT), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
What is Medieval settlement at Afflington?
Medieval settlement at Afflington β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
How do I get to Medieval settlement at Afflington?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5HT.
Is Medieval settlement at Afflington a protected site?
Yes β€” Medieval settlement at Afflington is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Medieval settlement at Afflington?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5HT.