Towns & cities · South West England
Radipole
Radipole — village in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Radipole is a place of interest in South-East England. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area DT4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Radipole Lake SSSI
- 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
Radipole is a town located in South-East England, within the parish of Weymouth. It is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Radipole Lake and Chesil & The Fleet, as well as being part of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Dorset.
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Background
History
In 1931 the civil parish had a population of 340. On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Weymouth and Chickerell. It remains a separate ecclesiastical parish. Radipole stands at the head of, and is named after, the lake, now an RSPB nature reserve, into which the River Wey flows, and which leads into Weymouth Harbour. Until 1984, it had Radipole Halt railway station on the South West Main Line and Heart of Wessex Line out of Weymouth. There is some evidence of prehistoric occupation, and it is believed that the Romans had a small port or landing stage at the head of the lake. A Romano-British burial site was found nearby when the upper playing field of Southill Primary…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6167, -2.4667
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q629526 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Radipole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wedding at Radipole (b) - geograph.org.uk - 3642486.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War memorial at St Paul's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
River Wey, Dorset
Museums · 0.8 km
Prince Of Wales Public House
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
Radipole Lake
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Royal Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
Weymouth D-Day Port Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
King's Statue
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Weymouth Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Weymouth Marina
Marinas · 1.1 km
Cineworld Cinema Weymouth
Theatres · 1.1 km
Black Dog Public House
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Weymouth, Dorset
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Radipole is a village located in South East England. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
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- South Dorset
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Things to see in Radipole
68 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Radipole →
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King's Statue
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📷 5Theatres · South West England
Pavilion Theatre
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Radipole Lake
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Saltmarsh Viewpoint
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📷 5Theatres · South West England
The Warehouse Theatre
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Tudor House Museum
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Victoria's Statue
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Weymouth Beach
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Weymouth Harbour
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Weymouth Peace Garden
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Brewers Quay
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📷 5Miniature railways · South West England
Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Granby Fun Factory
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Leisure Ranch Go Karts
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Pirate Adventure mini golf
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Turtles
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Sandworld
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Humboldt Penguins
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📷 5📷 5Museums · South West England
Weymouth Museum
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
War memorial at St Paul's Church
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River Wey, Dorset
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Prince Of Wales Public House
Prince Of Wales Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Radipole Lake
Radipole Lake — lake in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 7📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Weymouth D-Day Port Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Radipole
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Littlesea Holiday Park
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Pebble Bank Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Prince Of Wales Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Dog Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sailors Return Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Cutter Hotel
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Swan Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Radipole?
- Radipole is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 0DZ), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Radipole?
- Radipole — village in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Radipole?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT4 0DZ.
- Is Radipole a protected site?
- Yes — Radipole is part of the Radipole Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Radipole free to visit?
- Yes, Radipole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Radipole?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 0DZ.