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a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

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About Sturminster Marshall

Sturminster Marshall is famous for its beautiful White Corn Mill and for the magnificent eight arched bridge spanning the River Stour.

The village acts as a magnet for tourists who choose to meander of the beaten track in search of the picturesque that is not crammed with crowds. Thus, they are delighted to reach this large rural village surrounded by rich agricultural lands watered by the Stour where you can see lazy cattle and sheep almost at the water's edge. There are two triangular greens in the village, one has a maypole, and there is an interesting mix of properties from all periods of domestic architecture, including thatched black and white timber frame cottages.

St.Mary's is the parish church for the village. Mostly the Church dates from medieval times, but its tower is a replica of an earlier tower that collapsed. The church was given the present tower in 1805. Some of the fine stained glass dates from when the church was restored in 1859. At this time the 12th-century piers were cased with stone to make them square. Many villagers viewed these restoration works as an act of vandalism.

Sturminster Marshall lies on the road between Blandford Forum and the nautical town of Poole, perhaps this close proximity to the sea is responsible for its jaunty air and bustling atmosphere. For a peaceful weekend, Sturminster Marshall makes an ideal alternative to the more crowded coastal resorts. The Badbury Rings and N.T. property Kingston Lacy are close-by.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Sturminster Marshall

White Mill	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)	Pictures
Badbury Rings	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Kingston Lacy	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Upton Country Park	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Stapehill Abbey	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Arne RSPB Reserve	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Brownsea Island	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Compton Acres Gardens	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Clouds Hill	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Bournemouth Eye	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Alice in Wonderland Maze, Hurn	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Blue Pool	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Avon Heath Country Park	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Sturminster Marshall

Wimborne Minster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)
Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour.
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Blandford Forum, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NW)
Utterly delightful, a town of matchless elegance, of quintessentially English beauty, are but a few of the attributes to the fine Market town on the River Stour.
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Bryanston, in the county of Dorset (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)
The town was initially the town of Brian de Lisle, a Baron at the court of King John.
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Stapehill, in the county of Dorset (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction E)
Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts.
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Poole, in the county of Dorset (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)
Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.
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Ferndown, in the county of Dorset (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction E)
This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood.
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Milton Abbas, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction W)
Milton Abbas is a superb thatched village which has the distinction of being the first planned village of its kind in England.
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Shroton, in the county of Dorset (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NW)
Interestingly, this enchanting village was the scene of warfare as General Wolfe trained his troops before his assult on Quebec in the mid 18th-century.
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Briantspuddle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW)
This remarkable village owes much to the agricultural experiment carried out by Sir Ernest Debenham during the years between the two World Wars.
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Sandbanks, in the county of Dorset (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE)
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Bournemouth, in the county of Dorset (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE)
Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays.
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Furzebrook, in the county of Dorset (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)
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Sixpenny Handley, in the county of Dorset (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)
Sixpenny Handley is set in the lovely countryside of Cranbourne Chase.
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Hurn, in the county of Dorset (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)
This is a pretty Dorset village with pleasant period buildings from the 18th-century.
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Corfe Castle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)
Below the castle, the village of Corfe shows picturesque stone houses of the 17th-century.
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Nearby travel help

Hamworthy Station	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction S)
Holton Heath Station	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S)
Bournemouth Airport	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)
M27 Junction 1	(22.6 miles, 36.3 km, direction E)
M27 Junction 2	(25.7 miles, 41.3 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(33.1 miles, 53.3 km, direction E)
Sturminster Marshall to London	(97.6 miles, 157.1 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Sturminster Marshall

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Sturminster Marshall center
King's Head Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)
Premier Travel Inn Poole North	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE)
The Anvil Inn	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NW)
Horton Inn	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE)
Arndale Court Hotel	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)
The Best Western Mansion House	(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)
The Antelope	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE)
Express By Holiday Inn Poole	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE)
Harbour Heights Hotel	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE)
Sandbanks Hotel	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE)
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