Villages · South West England
Southwell
In or near Fortuneswell.
Southwell — a village in england south east.
Malc McDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 9.3 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: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southwell is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its historical architecture and tranquil surroundings. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English rural life, with local amenities that cater to both residents and visitors. Southwell's picturesque setting makes it a suitable base for exploring the wider region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5333, -2.4333
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 9.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637297 (CC BY 4.0)
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Coombefield Quarry
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Red Door Tunnel
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Nookey hole
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Freshwater Bay
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Southwell
Places to stay
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Sweet Hill Farm
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Young Men's Christian Association
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Royal Breakwater
Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
WPNSA Motorhome Area
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chesil Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Portland Arms
Royal Portland Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Cove House Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sailors Return Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwell?
- Southwell is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2EG), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Southwell?
- Southwell — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Southwell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 2EG.
- Is Southwell a protected site?
- Yes — Southwell is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Southwell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2EG. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.