Manston is a tiny, rural parish in Dorset, set among the rolling arable fields and hedgerow-lined lanes that are typical of the county. The settlement is more a scatter of farms and a few historic houses than a busy village, so the surrounding countryside and quiet lanes are the main features for walkers and anyone wanting a taste of the Dorset landscape.
Historically agricultural with roots stretching back to the medieval manor system, the local economy remains largely farming-based, with some diversification into holiday lets and commuting to nearby market towns. Social life is correspondingly low-key and community-led, with a close-knit feel and an emphasis on conservation of the rural character and historic buildings rather than on large-scale development.
Postcode districts covering Manston
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Poole 19.9 miles32 km
- Weymouth 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Yeovil 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Salisbury 22.4 miles36 km
- Frome 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Ferndown 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Ferndown Town 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Warminster 18.6 miles30 km
- Westbury 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Dorchester 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Ringwood 22.4 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Hammoon Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- West Orchard Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Hinton St. Mary Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- East Orchard Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sturminster Newton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Beacon Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Child Okeford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Margaret Marsh Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Iwerne Courtney or Shroton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Todber Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Marnhull Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Okeford Fitzpaine Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Manston
DT10 1DN, DT10 1EY, DT10 1HA, DT10 1GR, DT10 1HB, DT10 1EZ, DT10 1EX
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 21.7 miles35 km
- Bristol Airport 36.2 miles58.3 km
- Gillingham 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Templecombe Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Manston Ad
- Plumber Manor 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Talbot 2 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Grosvenor Arms 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Crown Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Museum Inn 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- The Grange at Oborne 9.8 miles15.9 km
- Best Western Shaftesbury the Royal Chase Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
Local points of interest
- Cranborne Chase Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Stourhead Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Crichel House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Western Downs Hill 12.5 miles20.1 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Longleat Country house 17 miles27.4 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Huish Park Stadium 17.6 miles28.2 km