Eggardon is a largely rural electoral ward in Dorset, centred on the rolling limestone ridge of Eggardon Hill, an impressive Iron Age hill fort with Bronze Age barrows that gives the area its name and panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale to the coast. The landscape is quintessentially Dorset – hedgerows, small farms and footpaths attract walkers and history enthusiasts, and the hill itself is a popular spot for visitors wanting wide vistas and archaeological interest.
Locally the economy is dominated by agriculture with a sprinkling of tourism and people commuting to nearby towns; community life is made up of small villages and hamlets with village halls and pubs at their heart. Conservation and heritage are important here, as the ward balances active farming with protecting archaeological sites and the attractive countryside that draws day-trippers from the coast and beyond.
Postcode districts covering Eggardon
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 25 miles
- Weymouth 14.5 miles
- Yeovil 11 miles
- Dorchester 11.2 miles
- Bridport 5.4 miles
- Chard 14 miles
- Chard Town 13.8 miles
- Street 23.6 miles
- Portland 18.9 miles
- Blandford Forum 22.9 miles
- Honiton 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Poorton Parish 0.6 miles
- Hooke Parish 0.9 miles
- Powerstock Parish 1.6 miles
- Toller Porcorum Parish 1.7 miles
- Mapperton Parish 1.9 miles
- Rampisham Parish 2.7 miles
- Wraxall Parish 2.8 miles
- Wynford Eagle Parish 3.1 miles
- Askerswell Parish 3.1 miles
- Chilfrome Parish 3.1 miles
- Toller Fratrum Parish 3.2 miles
- West Compton Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Eggardon
DT2 0EA, DT2 0HH, DT6 5JF, DT6 5DB, DT2 0JA, DT6 5SH, DT2 0FG, DT6 3RZ, DT2 0DB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.7 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 36.2 miles
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Chetnole Railway Station 7.1 miles
Hotels in Eggardon Ad
- Three Horseshoes Inn
- George Albert Hotel 3
- The Bull Hotel 4
- Oxbridge Farm
- The Fox & Hounds Inn
- The Ollerod 3
Schools in Eggardon
- Loders C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Maiden Newton, Greenford C of E Primary School Primary
- Powerstock C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- Salway Ash C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.6 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 10.7 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 11.4 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 11.5 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.5 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 15 miles
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.7 miles
- Portland Harbour Harbour 17 miles
- Portland Marina Marina 17.6 miles