Osmington is a small, characterful village in rural Dorset, England, set on rolling chalk downland a few miles north‑east of Weymouth and a short distance inland from the coast at Osmington Mills. The surrounding landscape is typical of south Dorset with hedged lanes, farmland and good walking country, and the village makes a handy base for exploring the nearby Jurassic Coast and sections of the South West Coast Path.
The village is best known for the nearby chalk figure, the Osmington White Horse, carved in 1808 to commemorate King George III’s visits to the area, and for its picturesque cottages and parish church that reflect its long agricultural history. Today the local economy leans on a mix of farming and tourism - B&Bs, pubs and seasonal visitors - while residents keep a small‑community feel with village events and conservation of the landscape and historic features.
Postcode districts covering Osmington
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Poole 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Weymouth 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Yeovil 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Ferndown 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Ferndown Town 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Dorchester 5 miles8.1 km
- Bridport 17 miles27.3 km
- Portland 7 miles11.2 km
- Blandford Forum 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Swanage 18.7 miles30.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Poxwell Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Littlemoor & Preston Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Broadmayne Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Warmwell Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Whitcombe Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- West Knighton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Owermoigne Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bincombe Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Weymouth Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Melcombe Regis Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Winterborne Came Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Radipole Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Osmington
DT3 6EX, DT3 6ER, DT3 6FW, DT3 6EL, DT3 6EF, DT3 6EE, DT3 6EU, DT3 6BE, DT3 6EP … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 25.7 miles41.4 km
- Exeter International Airport 45.2 miles72.7 km
- Upwey Railway Station, Dorset 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Weymouth Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Osmington Ad
- Gresham Guest House 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Smugglers Inn 3 1 mile1.6 km
- No. 98 Boutique Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Black Dog Inn 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Marina Court Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Dolphin Hotel Public House Weymouth 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Channel View Guest House 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hotel Rex 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The King's Arms 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
Local points of interest
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Portland Marina Marina 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles11 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Purbeck Hills Hill 12 miles19.4 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 17.5 miles28.2 km