Child Okeford is a small, picturesque village in north Dorset, England, set in the rolling chalk downland and valleys of the Stour. It sits close to the dramatic ramparts of Hambledon Hill, an impressive Iron Age hillfort and nature reserve, and the village is threaded by the meadows of the River Stour, making it popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
The settlement retains a distinctly rural character with a mix of historic cottages, a parish church and parish-focused amenities; agriculture remains important alongside small local businesses and a busy community life centred on the village hall and pub. Its long history, visible in ancient earthworks nearby and in the traditional street layout, blends with contemporary village events and conservation-minded recreation.
Postcode districts covering Child Okeford
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 20.5 miles33 km
- Poole 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Weymouth 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Yeovil 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Salisbury 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Christchurch 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Frome 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Ferndown 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Ferndown Town 16.8 miles27 km
- Warminster 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Westbury 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Dorchester 16.7 miles26.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Shillingstone Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hanford Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Iwerne Courtney or Shroton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hammoon Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Shroton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Okeford Fitzpaine Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Iwerne Stepleton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Manston Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Iwerne Minster Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Beacon Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- West Orchard Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stourpaine Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Child Okeford
DT11 8EL, DT11 8EX, DT11 8HS, DT11 8HR, DT11 8ET, DT11 8EH, DT11 8EP, DT11 8DY, DT11 8DZ … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Bristol Airport 38.4 miles61.9 km
- Gillingham 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Templecombe Railway Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Child Okeford Ad
- The Talbot 2 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Plumber Manor 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Grosvenor Arms 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Crown Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Museum Inn 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Best Western Shaftesbury the Royal Chase Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
Schools in Child Okeford
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Child Okeford Primary
Local points of interest
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 9 miles14.4 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Crichel House Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Western Downs Hill 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Stourhead Estate 13.6 miles22 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 15.8 miles25.3 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km