Villages · South West England
Poxwell
In or near Owermoigne.
Poxwell — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway · 6.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poxwell is a village located in South-East England. This rural settlement is characterised by its traditional architecture and surrounding countryside. The village offers a quiet atmosphere, typical of the region, and is representative of the small communities found throughout South-East England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6500, -2.3667
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Poxwell
- Postcode
- DT2 8ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway — 6.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639943 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Poxwell House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Spring Bottom Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Rosewall
Campsites · 1.4 km
Osmington Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Osmington
Villages · 1.6 km
Streamside
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Memorial Bus Shelter
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Osmington Mills
Other places · 1.7 km
West Ringstead (deserted medieval village)
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
West Ringstead (deserted medieval village)
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Medieval settlement at West Ringstead
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Poxwell House
Poxwell House — Grade I listed house in West Dorset, England, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
Spring Bottom Hill
Spring Bottom Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Osmington Holiday Park
Osmington Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Poxwell
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Osmington Holiday Park
Osmington Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Shortlake Farm
Shortlake Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Creek Caravan Park
Creek Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Spice Ship Inn
The Spice Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Frampton Arms
The Frampton Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Dog Public House
Black Dog Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poxwell?
- Poxwell is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8ND), in the parish of Poxwell.
- What is Poxwell?
- Poxwell — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Poxwell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8ND.
- Is Poxwell a protected site?
- Yes — Poxwell is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Poxwell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8ND.