Villages · South West England
Portesham
In or near Abbotsbury.
Portesham — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey · 7.3 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
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Portesham is a village in South-West England, with a population of 566. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life and features a mix of residential and agricultural land. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside and appreciate the tranquillity of this small community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6707, -2.5639
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portesham
- Postcode
- DT3 4HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 566
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640063 (CC BY 4.0)
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Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
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Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Hell stone
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Hell Stone Burial Chamber
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
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Linton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Black Down
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Hardy Monument
Viewpoints · 2.1 km
The Grey Mare and her Colts
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Peter's Church, Portesham
St Peter's Church, Portesham — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Hampton Down Stone Circle
Hampton Down Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Hampton Down Stone Circle
Hampton Down Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Hell stone
Hell stone — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Hell Stone Burial Chamber
Hell Stone Burial Chamber — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Portesham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Moonfleet Manor
Moonfleet Manor — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms — a café in england south west.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Standard Public House
The Royal Standard Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Swan Public House
The Old Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Prince Of Wales Public House
Prince Of Wales Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Junction Hotel
Junction Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Plume Of Feathers Public House
Plume Of Feathers Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portesham?
- Portesham is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4HB), in the parish of Portesham.
- What is Portesham?
- Portesham — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Portesham?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4HB.
- Is Portesham a protected site?
- Yes — Portesham is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Portesham?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4HB.