The village of Harman's Cross in Dorset, England sits on the quiet back lanes of the Isle of Purbeck between Swanage and Corfe Castle. Nestled among rolling chalk downland, heath and coppiced woodland, it lies close to the Jurassic Coast and is a handy base for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone exploring the Purbeck countryside.
Despite its small size, Harman's Cross has a strong village feel with a hall, local amenities and a notable stop on the heritage Swanage Railway, which brings seasonal visitors and helps support the local economy alongside farming and holiday lets. The place combines a calm rural character with easy access to nearby historic and coastal attractions.
Postcode districts covering Harman's Cross
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Poole 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Weymouth 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Christchurch 14.7 miles23.6 km
- New Milton 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Ferndown 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Ferndown Town 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Dorchester 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Lymington 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Lymington and Pennington 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Ringwood 18.7 miles30 km
- Verwood 18.8 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Langton Matravers Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Corfe Castle Built-up area 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Worth Matravers Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Swanage Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- South East Purbeck Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Church Knowle Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Studland Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Kimmeridge Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Arne Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Steeple with Tyneham Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ridge Built-up area 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Stoborough Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
Example postcodes in Harman's Cross
BH19 3EB, BH19 3DS, BH19 3DT, BH19 3BG, BH20 5HY, BH19 3BD, BH19 3DZ, BH20 5HS, BH20 5HU
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Southampton Airport 36.8 miles59.3 km
- Harman's Cross Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Corfe Castle Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Poole Bus Station 6.9 miles11 km
Hotels near Harman's Cross Ad
- Mortons Manor 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kingston Country Courtyard 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Pines Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Priory Hotel 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rnli College 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Grand Hotel Swanage 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 9 miles14.4 km
Local points of interest
- Purbeck Hills Hill 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Studland Beach Beach 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9 miles14.5 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Dean Court Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 13.2 miles21.2 km