Villages · South West England
Ringstead
In or near Owermoigne.
Ringstead — 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 · 6.8 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
- 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
Ringstead is a village located in South-East England. It features a blend of rural charm and local architecture. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes and proximity to coastal attractions. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of small English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6333, -2.3500
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Owermoigne
- Postcode
- DT2 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639338 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Creek Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.2 km

RAF Ringstead Radar defence
Historic houses · 0.5 km

Medieval settlement at West Ringstead
Vineyards · 0.5 km

Ringstead Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km

Ringstead Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km

West Ringstead (deserted medieval village)
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km

West Ringstead (deserted medieval village)
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km

Ringstead Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km

Ringstead Bay
Viewpoints · 1.0 km

Spring Bottom Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km

Osmington Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km

Streamside
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ringstead?
- Ringstead is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8NG), in the parish of Owermoigne.
- What is Ringstead?
- Ringstead — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Ringstead?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8NG.
- Is Ringstead a protected site?
- Yes — Ringstead is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ringstead?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8NG.