Towns & cities · South West England
Woodsford
Woodsford — hamlet in south west Dorset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Woodsford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 82 people. Wikidata describes it as: "hamlet in south west Dorset, England". Coordinates: 50.7135°, -2.3380°.
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Official information
Woodsford Castle is a historic 14th-century castle located near Dorchester, Dorset. It features a surviving wing of the original quadrangular structure, offering visitors a glimpse into medieval architecture and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Woodsford is a village and civil parish beside the River Frome, Dorset, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of the county town Dorchester. Dorset County Council's 2013 mid-year estimate of the parish population is 80.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7135, -2.3380
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Woodsford
- Postcode
- DT2 8AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- 01628 825925
- Population
- 82
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q38583 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Woodsford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Woodsford Castle - geograph.org.uk - 924711.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
castle (remains)
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Frome Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Crossways
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
The Frampton Arms
Historic pubs · 2.3 km
Caravan and Motorhome Club Crossways
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Moreton Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Sculpture by the Lakes
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
Dorset Falconry Park
Parks · 2.6 km
Warmwell Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
Rainbarrows
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Woodsford is a small village located in South East England with a population of 82. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 82
- Constituency
- West Dorset
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Things to see in Woodsford
5 attractions within 12 km.
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Frome Bridge
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Sculpture by the Lakes
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Where to eat & stay near Woodsford
Places to stay
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Moreton Camping & Caravanning Club Site
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Warmwell Caravan Park
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Snelling Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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The Frampton Arms
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Old House at Home
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Plume Of Feathers Public House
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The Spice Ship Inn
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The Drax Arms, Including The Attached Stable At Rear
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodsford?
- Woodsford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8AX), in the parish of Woodsford.
- What is Woodsford?
- Woodsford — hamlet in south west Dorset, England.
- How do I get to Woodsford?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8AX.
- Is Woodsford a protected site?
- Yes — Woodsford is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Woodsford free to visit?
- Yes, Woodsford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodsford?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8AX.