Towns & cities · South West England
Stockwood
Stockwood — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stockwood, the nearest railway station is Chetnole, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the area is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is DT2 0NG.
About
Stockwood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 29 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8617°, -2.5873°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Melbury Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Stockwood is a village and civil parish in west Dorset, England, around eight miles south-west of Sherborne and less than a mile away from Chetnole railway station on the Heart of Wessex Line. There are a few houses on the road leading to the A37 between Yeovil and Dorchester. In 2001 the parish had a population of 27. St Edwold's Church, often described as Dorset's smallest church, is located in Stockwood.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8617, -2.5873
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Stockwood
- Postcode
- DT2 0NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 29
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2091647 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stockwood, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stockwood Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Stockwood is a small town located in South West England with a population of 29. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 29
- Constituency
- West Dorset
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Things to see in Stockwood
21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Stockwood →
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Pugin Hall
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St Edwold's Church, Stockwood
St Edwold's Church, Stockwood — church in Stockwood, Dorset, England, UK.
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Red Post
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West Hill, Dorset
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Lewcombe Manor
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Benville Manor
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Benville Bridge
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📷 5Castles · South West England
East Chelborough
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
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Benville Manor Camping
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📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Earthwork east of Stake Farm
Earthwork east of Stake Farm — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Earthwork on Castle Hill
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Leigh Drummers; The Castle
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
West Hill
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📷 6Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Edwold's Church, Stockwood
St Edwold's Church, Stockwood — church in Stockwood, Dorset, England, UK.
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Melbury House
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Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Benville Manor Camping
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Little Barwick House
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hooke Court
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Manor Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Hole In The Wall Public House
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The Pen Mill Hotel
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Pall Tavern With Stables To Rear
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stockwood?
- Stockwood is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0NG), in the parish of Stockwood.
- What is Stockwood?
- Stockwood — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Stockwood?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0NG.
- Is Stockwood a protected site?
- Yes — Stockwood is part of the Melbury Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stockwood free to visit?
- Yes, Stockwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stockwood?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0NG.