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 miles40.2 km
- Weymouth 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Yeovil 11 miles17.7 km
- Dorchester 11.2 miles18 km
- Bridport 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Chard 14 miles22.6 km
- Chard Town 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Street 23.6 miles38 km
- Portland 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Blandford Forum 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Honiton 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- North Poorton Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hooke Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Powerstock Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Toller Porcorum Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Mapperton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Rampisham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Wraxall Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wynford Eagle Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Askerswell Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Chilfrome Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Toller Fratrum Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- West Compton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Eggardon
DT2 0DB, DT6 3SN, DT2 0BX, DT6 3SB, DT6 3SJ, DT2 0FD, DT2 0DW, DT2 0HP, DT2 0PW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.7 miles52.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 36.2 miles58.2 km
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Chetnole Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Hotels in Eggardon
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 miles17 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Huish Park Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 17 miles27.4 km
- Portland Marina Marina 17.6 miles28.3 km