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Charlton Marshall

Parish in Dorset, England

Coordinates:50.827, -2.166
OS grid ref:ST 88 03
Population:1,026
Dialling code: 01258 (Blandford Forum)
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Charlton Marshall is a compact village and civil parish in north Dorset, a couple of miles east of the market town of Blandford Forum. It sits beside the River Stour in a low-lying, pastoral river valley with a patchwork of meadows, arable fields and hedgerows, making it popular for riverside walks and wildlife watching.

The settlement has deep rural roots and a traditional village feel, with a small historic core of cottages and a church, an agricultural hinterland and strong links to nearby Blandford Forum. While farming still shapes the local economy, many residents commute to larger towns and the community remains active around the village hall, pub and seasonal events, attracting visitors looking for a peaceful Dorset countryside experience.

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Transport links

  • Bournemouth Airport 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Southampton Airport 36.3 miles58.4 km
  • Holton Heath 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Wareham Railway Station 9.5 miles15.4 km

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Local points of interest

  • Tarrant Abbey Historic site 2.4 miles3.9 km
  • Crichel House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Bindon Abbey Estate 10 miles16.2 km
  • Bindon Abbey Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Cranborne Chase Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Poole Harbour Harbour 11.4 miles18.4 km
  • Purbeck Hills Hill 13.6 miles21.8 km
  • Lulworth Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
  • Western Downs Hill 14 miles22.5 km
  • Wardour Castle Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Poundbury Camp Historic site 14.6 miles23.4 km