Charminster

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Charminster old Dorchester road. This used to be the main road from Charminster to Dorchester when the main roads kept to higher ground to avoid marshy land on the flood plain of the River Frome. A new road was built centuries ago on a raised causeway across the meadows and it became the A37 running south of the village. This is now the C12 to Sherborne, straight , fast and notorious for road deaths.
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Charminster old Dorchester road. This used to be the main road from Charminster to Dorchester when the main roads kept to higher ground to avoid marshy land on the flood plain of the River Frome. A new road was built centuries ago on a raised causeway across the meadows and it became the A37 running south of the village. This is now the C12 to Sherborne, straight , fast and notorious for road deaths.
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Higher Burton Farm A view across corn fields from near Higher Burton Cottages
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Wolfeton House South Front A rough track leads off the main Dorchester - Yeovil road at the end of which is a magnificent C16 manor house. Like many such houses, it has had quite a chequered architectural history, with the oldest surviving parts, being the south front completed in 1528, and the gatehouse (extreme right), dating from 1534. The ancestral home of the Trenchard family, it survives today having been rescued from dereliction by the present owners. Grade I Listed.
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Wolfeton House South Front (2)
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England
The price is ￥18,287 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
￥18,287
￥21,945 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
A great breakfast

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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

4 out of 5
26 Hendford Yeovil England
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The price is ￥10,876 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
￥10,876
￥13,052 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Yeovil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cineworld ...
7.6/10 Good! (498 reviews)
The staff were excellent from check in to check out, very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well maintained, a very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 out of 5
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England
The price is ￥12,109 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
￥12,109
￥14,531 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
The staff were faultless, and paid much attention to my border collie (not surprising: that always happens.) The room was too hot and there were a lot of strange stains on the walls. Very weird. The rooms were good otherwise. Bathroom very stylish and functional. Bed= comfortable. Good thread count ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
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Little Norton Mill

Little Norton Mill

4 out of 5
Little Norton Stoke-sub-Hamdon England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ham Hill Country Park and Montacute House are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Set in beautiful surroundings with lots of walks on your doorstep and two local dog friendly pubs that serve food. The owners are lovely and helpful in person and replied to our messages very quickly before we came. The accommodation is very clean and really cosy, dog friendly being a plus. Will ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Little Norton Mill
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Weymouth England
Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Sandsfoot Castle Beach are located nearby.
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach

Fortuneswell ENG
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Royal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Lovely comfortable stay. Had everything we needed for a great winter long weekend away with the children.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach
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Popular places to visit

This is on Man of war beach near Durdle door on the Jurassic Coast in UK. Outstanding place with lots of natural beauty and spots for hikes and photography. If you go there wear comfy shoes and be ready for steep

West Bexington Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

West Bexington Beach
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Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming coffeehouses.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Cerne Abbas Giant which includes outdoor art

Cerne Abbas Giant

Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Maiden Castle which includes tranquil scenes as well as a couple

Maiden Castle

Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Maiden Castle
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition featuring interior views

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes

Maumbury Rings

History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.

Maumbury Rings

Things to do

Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group

￥2,104
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

￥27,142
per adult
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

￥19,988
per adult
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Cities near Charminster

Dorchester featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

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