Villages · South West England
Whitchurch Canonicorum
In or near Whitchurch Canonicorum.
Whitchurch Canonicorum — a village in england south west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitchurch Canonicorum is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 312. This small community is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English village architecture. The area is known for its picturesque landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can explore the local surroundings and experience the tranquil atmosphere of village life.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7552, -2.8602
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Whitchurch Canonicorum
- Postcode
- DT6 6RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 312
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634123 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum
Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum — Grade I listed church in Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset, England, UK.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · South West England
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Whitchurch Canonicorum — village and civil parish in southwest Dorset, England.
Mountains & hills · South West England
Conegar Hill
Conegar Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Chardown Hill
Chardown Hill — a mountain in england-south-west, United Kingdom, 194 m.
Where to eat & stay near Whitchurch Canonicorum
Places to stay
Caravan parks · South West England
Dolphins River
Dolphins River — a caravan park in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
The Dorset Hideaway
The Dorset Hideaway — a campsite in england south west.
Caravan parks · South West England
Newlands Holiday Camp
Newlands Holiday Camp — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Manor Farm Holiday Centre — a caravan park in england south west.
Caravan parks · South West England
Seadown Holiday Park
Seadown Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Charmouth House Hotel
Charmouth House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Clock House Hotel
Clock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Pilot Boat Hotel
Pilot Boat Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Lion Hotel
Royal Lion Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Former Old Inn Public House
Former Old Inn Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitchurch Canonicorum?
- Whitchurch Canonicorum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6RQ), in the parish of Whitchurch Canonicorum.
- What is Whitchurch Canonicorum?
- Whitchurch Canonicorum — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Whitchurch Canonicorum?
- Drivers can use postcode DT6 6RQ.
- Is Whitchurch Canonicorum a protected site?
- Yes — Whitchurch Canonicorum is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whitchurch Canonicorum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 6RQ. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.