Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Charminster

Charminster is a town in Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom, home to about 1,366 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 43 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Poundbury Hill Fort (2 km), Roman Town House (2 km) and Dinosaur Museum (3 km).

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Charminster, Dorset
Charminster, Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Charminster at a glance

Location
Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,366
Coordinates
50.7333° N, 2.4500° W
Places within 50 km
127 (127 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Charminster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Charminster: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Charminster

121 churches within 100 km of Charminster. The closest is Whitcombe Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Charminster

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charminster. The closest is Poundbury Hill Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Charminster

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Charminster. The closest is Hardy Monument (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Charminster

19 parks within 100 km of Charminster. The closest is Nothe Gardens (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Charminster

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Charminster. The closest is Weymouth Bay (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Charminster

8 museums within 100 km of Charminster. The closest is Dinosaur Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Charminster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charminster
  2. 2 km Poundbury Hill Fort · fort, Dorset
  3. 4 km Maiden Castle · heritage site, Dorset
  4. 5 km Mount Pleasant Henge · heritage site, Dorset
  5. 2 km Dinosaur Museum · museum, Dorset
  6. 1 km Roman Town House · heritage site, Dorset
  7. 2 km Back to Charminster

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How to reach Charminster

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    Within 15 km of Charminster

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charminster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches43121Whitcombe Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3886Poundbury Hill Fort (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1626Hardy Monument (11 km)
    Parks819Nothe Gardens (18 km)
    Beaches & coast912Weymouth Bay (16 km)
    Museums18Dinosaur Museum (3 km)
    Treks47Stonebarrow Walk, Golden Cap (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Lodmoor Country Park (15 km)
    Caves04Swildon's Hole (76 km)
    Other attractions23Portland Bill Lighthouse (30 km)
    Buddhist sites12Axminster Monastery (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (85 km)

    Charminster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charminster?

    Poundbury Hill Fort (fort, about 2 km), Roman Town House (heritage site, about 2 km), Dinosaur Museum (museum, about 3 km), Mount Pleasant Henge (heritage site, about 5 km), Maiden Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Whitcombe Church (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Charminster?

    127 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Charminster?

    Whitcombe Church, about 7 km by road; All Saints (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Charminster?

    Poundbury Hill Fort, about 2 km by road; Roman Town House (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Charminster?

    Hardy Monument, about 11 km by road; Black Down (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charminster?

    Start in Charminster, visit Poundbury Hill Fort, then Maiden Castle, then Mount Pleasant Henge, then Dinosaur Museum, then Roman Town House, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charminster?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Charminster

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Charminster’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Charminster on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.