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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Winterborne Monkton

In or near Winterborne St Martin.

Winterborne Monkton — a village in england south east.

Embankment for railway from Dorchester to Weymouth - geograph.org.uk - 6639771

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dorchester South · 2.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Winterborne Monkton is a village located in South-East England. It features a rural landscape typical of the region, characterised by its agricultural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into rural life in England, with local amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6920, -2.4532
District
Dorset
Parish
Winterborne Monkton
Postcode
DT2 9PS
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Dorchester South2.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Winterborne Monkton

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · South West England

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winterborne Monkton?
Winterborne Monkton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9PS), in the parish of Winterborne Monkton.
What is Winterborne Monkton?
Winterborne Monkton — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Winterborne Monkton?
The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9PS.
Is Winterborne Monkton a protected site?
Yes — Winterborne Monkton is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Winterborne Monkton?
The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9PS.