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Puddletown

Puddletown is a town in Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom of about 1,158 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 47 churches, 40 forts & heritage and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Pleasant Henge, Dinosaur Museum and Whitcombe Church.

50.7500° N, 2.3500° WPop. 1,158

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Puddletown

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:44 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Puddletown
  2. All Saintschurch · 30 min
  3. Poundbury Hill Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mount Pleasant Hengeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St Michaelchurch · 30 min
  6. St Nicholas, Moretonchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Puddletown
Today’s loopPuddletownStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puddletown?

Mount Pleasant Henge (heritage site, about 8 km), Dinosaur Museum (museum, about 9 km), Whitcombe Church (church, about 9 km), St Nicholas, Moreton (church, about 9 km), Roman Town House (heritage site, about 9 km), Poundbury Hill Fort (fort, about 10 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 9 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Puddletown?

Whitcombe Church, about 9 km by road; St Nicholas, Moreton (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Puddletown?

Mount Pleasant Henge, about 8 km by road; Roman Town House (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puddletown?

Start in Puddletown, visit All Saints, then Poundbury Hill Fort, then Mount Pleasant Henge, then St Michael, then St Nicholas, Moreton, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.