Towns & cities · South West England
West Lulworth
West Lulworth — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Lulworth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 641 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6260°, -2.2480°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
West Lulworth is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset, situated on the English Channel beside Lulworth Cove. In the 2011 census the civil parish—which includes most of Lulworth Camp army base—had 291 households and a population of 714. The village is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination, especially for day trips.
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Background
History
In 1086 in the Domesday Book West Lulworth was not distinguished from neighbouring East Lulworth; only one settlement was recorded, called Luluorde, Luluworde or Loloworde. It had 38.3 households, was in Winfrith Hundred and the lord and tenant-in-chief was Aiulf the Chamberlain. Despite this, East and West Lulworth may have been separate settlements at this time, and definitely were so by the end of the 13th century. It was largely financed by the then incumbent Rev. William Gildea, brother of philanthropist Sir James Gidea. ]] From the late seventeenth to the mid nineteenth century smugglers used Lulworth Cove and other bays and beaches nearby. The building of coastguard cottages, which…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6260, -2.2480
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Lulworth
- Postcode
- BH20 5RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Population
- 641
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1215621 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Lulworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Lulworth, parish church of the Holy Trinity - geograph.org.uk - 474240.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Castle Inn
Castles · 0.1 km
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel
Hostels · 0.6 km
Lulworth Cove
Beaches · 0.8 km
West Down
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Stair Hole
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
West Down
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Lulworth Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.0 km
Bindon Hill
National landscapes (AONB) · 1.0 km
Pepler's Point Monument Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Hambury Tout
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Bindon Hill Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Fossil Forest
Forests & woodlands · 1.2 km
West Lulworth is a village located in South East England with a population of 641. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 641
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Lulworth
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in West Lulworth →
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Durdle Door
Durdle Door — Beach (pebblestone).
📷 5Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Lulworth Abbey
Lulworth Abbey — trappist monastery in Dorset, England.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Man of War Bay
Man of War Bay — bay on the Dorset coast in southern England.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
St Oswald's Bay
St Oswald's Bay — bay in Dorset, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Fossil Forest
Fossil Forest — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Stair Hole
Stair Hole — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Flower's Barrow
Flower's Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Bindon Hill Camp
Bindon Hill Camp — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Chaldon Hill
Chaldon Hill — a mountain in england-south-east, United Kingdom, 178 m.
📷 5Castles · South West England
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn — a Grade II*-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Pepler's Point Monument Stone
Pepler's Point Monument Stone — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Durdle Door Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Bindon Hill
Bindon Hill — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Flower's Barrow
Flower's Barrow — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Natural landmarks · South West England
Worbarrow Bay
Worbarrow Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
Nearby
📷 5Castles · South West England
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn — a Grade II*-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
★ Iconic📷 5📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
West Down
West Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Stair Hole
Stair Hole — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
West Down
West Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 167 m.
Where to eat & stay near West Lulworth
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Durdle Door Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Whitemead Caravan Park
Whitemead Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Highwood Camping
Highwood Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Creek Caravan Park
Creek Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Frampton Arms
The Frampton Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Granary
The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Lord Nelson Public House
Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Lulworth?
- West Lulworth is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5RN), in the parish of West Lulworth.
- What is West Lulworth?
- West Lulworth — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Lulworth?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5RN.
- Is West Lulworth a protected site?
- Yes — West Lulworth is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Lulworth free to visit?
- Yes, West Lulworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Lulworth?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5RN.