Longburton is a small village and civil parish in Dorset, England, sitting a couple of miles south of the market town of Sherborne. It retains a distinctly rural character, set among rolling farmland and quiet lanes that typify this part of the county.
Historically agricultural, the village has a close-knit community with a parish church and a number of traditional cottages and farm buildings; many residents now commute to nearby towns while others are attracted by walking and country pursuits. Its peaceful setting and proximity to Sherborne make it a quietly appealing spot for anyone interested in Dorset’s village life and history.
Postcode districts covering Longburton
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 20.2 miles
- Yeovil 6.4 miles
- Frome 20.5 miles
- Warminster 24.3 miles
- Dorchester 14.4 miles
- Bridport 17 miles
- Chard 20 miles
- Chard Town 19.7 miles
- Street 17.7 miles
- Blandford Forum 15.5 miles
- Wells 21.3 miles
- Shepton Mallet 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leweston Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Folke Parish 1 mile
- Sherborne Rural Ward 1.1 miles
- North Wootton Parish 1.1 miles
- Lillington Parish 1.2 miles
- Caundle Marsh Parish 2.1 miles
- Haydon Parish 2.2 miles
- Holnest Parish 2.2 miles
- Sherborne West Ward 2.4 miles
- Sherborne Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Castleton Parish 2.6 miles
- Thornford Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Longburton
DT9 5NX, DT9 5PW, DT9 5LU, DT9 6ER, DT9 6EL, DT9 5NZ, DT9 5PB, DT9 5FZ, DT9 5PQ … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 30.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.6 miles
- Sherborne Railway Station 2 miles
- Yetminster Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Longburton Ad
- The Plume of Feathers 2.2 miles
- Munden House 5 1.4 miles
- The Rose and Crown Inn Trent 5 4.9 miles
- Pen Mill Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- The Hillbrook Hotel - Sherborne 2.6 miles
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 2.5 miles
- Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns 3 2.2 miles
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 2.3 miles
- The Britannia Inn 2.2 miles
- The Eastbury & Spa 5 2.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 7.8 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 13.9 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 15.1 miles
- Stourhead Estate 15.5 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 17.6 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17.9 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 18 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 18.1 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 18.1 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 18.5 miles
- Wardour Castle Estate 19.4 miles