Towns & cities · South West England
Wyke Regis
Wyke Regis — village in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wyke Regis is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,458 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.5920°, -2.4750°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Chesil Beach & the Fleet
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wyke Regis is a village in the civil parish of Weymouth, in south Dorset, England. The village is part of the south western suburbs of Weymouth, on the northern shore of Portland Harbour and the south-eastern end of Chesil Beach. Wyke is 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of the county town, Dorchester. The village has a population of around 5,500.
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Background
History
All Saints' Church in the village is known to have been frequented by King George III during his summer visits to Weymouth between 1790 and 1805. The church was the main place of worship for Weymouth citizens until the first sizeable church was built in the main part of the town in the 19th century. The victims of the wrecks of the East Indiaman ship Earl of Abergavenny, including its captain John Wordsworth, brother of poet William Wordsworth, are buried in the churchyard, as are bodies recovered from Alexander. Construction of the church started around 1451; it took four years to build and was dedicated on 19 October 1455. The church is constructed of local stone brought from quarries on…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.5920, -2.4750
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Population
- 5,458
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q568114 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wyke Regis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Church, Wyke Regis - geograph.org.uk - 436355.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Martleaves Farm Campsite
Campsites · 0.4 km
Wyke Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Chesil Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Coastguard Station Look Out Tower And Adjoining Walls
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Pebble Bank
Campsites · 0.8 km
Wyke Regis War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Wyke Regis
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Pebble Bank Caravan Park
Campsites · 0.9 km
Pebble Bank
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Sandsfoot Castle
Castles · 1.1 km
Castle Cove
Beaches · 1.2 km
Rodwell
Villages · 1.8 km
Wyke Regis is a town located in South East England with a population of 5,458. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,458
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wyke Regis
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Wyke Regis →
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Portland Harbour
Portland Harbour — harbour in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Sandsfoot Castle
Sandsfoot Castle — castle in Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Wyke Castle
Wyke Castle — building in Wyke Regis, England.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Wyke Regis War Memorial
Wyke Regis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Coastguard Station Look Out Tower And Adjoining Walls
Coastguard Station Look Out Tower And Adjoining Walls — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Pebble Bank Caravan Park
Pebble Bank Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Littlesea Holiday Park
Littlesea Holiday Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Martleaves Farm Campsite
Martleaves Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Littlesea Holiday Park
Littlesea Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chesil Holiday Park
Chesil Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Wyke Regis
Wyke Regis — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Martleaves Farm Campsite
Martleaves Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Wyke Castle
Wyke Castle — building in Wyke Regis, England.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chesil Holiday Park
Chesil Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Coastguard Station Look Out Tower And Adjoining Walls
Coastguard Station Look Out Tower And Adjoining Walls — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Wyke Regis War Memorial
Wyke Regis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wyke Regis
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Martleaves Farm Campsite
Martleaves Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chesil Holiday Park
Chesil Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Pebble Bank Caravan Park
Pebble Bank Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Littlesea Holiday Park
Littlesea Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sailors Return Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Cutter Hotel
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Black Dog Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Prince Of Wales Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Cove House Inn
The Cove House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyke Regis?
- Wyke Regis is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 9AD), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Wyke Regis?
- Wyke Regis — village in Dorset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wyke Regis?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT4 9AD.
- Is Wyke Regis a protected site?
- Yes — Wyke Regis is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wyke Regis free to visit?
- Yes, Wyke Regis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wyke Regis?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 9AD.