Villages · South West England
West Orchard
In or near Manston.
West Orchard — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 9.7 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Orchard is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle and community, with surrounding countryside providing opportunities for walking and exploring. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9477, -2.2532
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Orchard
- Postcode
- SP7 0LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 9.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634299 (CC BY 4.0)
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Fontmell Parva House
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Bleax Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Theatre, Hinton St Mary
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The Manor House
Historic houses · 3.6 km
Fiddleford Mill
Watermills · 3.6 km
Hinton St Mary
Towns & cities · 3.6 km
Nearby
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Hay Bridge
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Manston
Manston — village and civil parish in Dorset, UK.
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Fontmell Parva House
Fontmell Parva House — house in Child Okeford, Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near West Orchard
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Caalm Camp
Caalm Camp — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holyrood campsite
Holyrood campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Melbury Vale Farm
Melbury Vale Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Fiddleford Inn
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The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot at Iwerne Minster
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fox And Hounds Public House
Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Orchard?
- West Orchard is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 0LJ), in the parish of West Orchard.
- What is West Orchard?
- West Orchard — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to West Orchard?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 0LJ.
- Is West Orchard a protected site?
- Yes — West Orchard is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Orchard?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 0LJ. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.