Villages · South West England
Melbury Abbas
In or near Ashmore.
Melbury Abbas — a village in england south east.
David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 9.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fontmell and Melbury Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Melbury Abbas is a village located in South-East England. It features a mix of residential and rural landscapes, typical of the region. The village is characterised by its historical architecture and proximity to natural surroundings, making it representative of the area's charm. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with opportunities for walking and exploring the local countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9794, -2.1695
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Melbury Abbas
- Postcode
- SP7 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 9.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642799 (CC BY 4.0)
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Breeze Hill
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Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Possessions Corner
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Royal Chase Hotel
Hotels · 2.8 km
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Melbury Vale Farm
Melbury Vale Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Compton Down
Compton Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 230 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Melbury Hill
Melbury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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Melbury Hill
Melbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 263 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Breeze Hill
Breeze Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 260 m.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Melbury Abbas
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Melbury Vale Farm
Melbury Vale Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holyrood campsite
Holyrood campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Royal Chase Hotel
Royal Chase Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Grosvenor Arms
The Grosvenor Arms — a hotel in england south east.
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Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Caalm Camp
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melbury Abbas?
- Melbury Abbas is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 0DZ), in the parish of Melbury Abbas.
- What is Melbury Abbas?
- Melbury Abbas — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Melbury Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 0DZ.
- Is Melbury Abbas a protected site?
- Yes — Melbury Abbas is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Fontmell and Melbury Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Melbury Abbas?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 0DZ. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.