Osmington sits on the south Dorset coast in Dorset, England, a short distance from the seaside town of Weymouth. It occupies rolling chalk downland overlooking the Jurassic Coast and includes the small coastal hamlet of Osmington Mills; the South West Coast Path runs nearby. A striking local landmark is the chalk hill figure, the Osmington White Horse, cut in 1808 in honour of King George III and restored on several occasions since.
Traditionally agricultural, the parish now mixes farming with tourism, holiday lets and commuters to nearby towns, and retains a strong village feel with lanes, cottages and community events. Its combination of historic rural architecture, coastal scenery and access for walkers makes it popular with visitors while remaining a quiet, close‑knit place outside the main season.
Postcode districts covering Osmington
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 24 miles
- Poole 19.2 miles
- Weymouth 3.5 miles
- Yeovil 23.8 miles
- Ferndown 23.7 miles
- Ferndown Town 23.6 miles
- Dorchester 5.4 miles
- Bridport 17.4 miles
- Portland 6.9 miles
- Blandford Forum 17.9 miles
- Swanage 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Osmington Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Poxwell Parish 1.1 miles
- Broadmayne Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Littlemoor & Preston Ward 2.6 miles
- Warmwell Parish 2.6 miles
- Owermoigne Built-up area 2.9 miles
- West Knighton Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Whitcombe Parish 3.1 miles
- Weymouth Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Melcombe Regis Ward 3.5 miles
- Chaldon Herring Parish 3.6 miles
- Bincombe Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Osmington
DT3 6HN, DT3 6EY, DT3 6EZ, DT3 6ED, DT3 6PH, DT3 6HF, DT3 6FW, DT3 6EF, DT3 6FT … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 25.5 miles
- Exeter International Airport 45.6 miles
- Weymouth Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Weymouth Quay Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near Osmington Ad
- Gresham Guest House 4 3.6 miles
- The Smugglers Inn 3 0.5 miles
- No. 98 Boutique Hotel 3.6 miles
- The Black Dog Inn 2.5 miles
- Dolphin Hotel Public House Weymouth 3.7 miles
- Channel View Guest House 4 3.4 miles
- Marina Court Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Hotel Rex 3 3.8 miles
- The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel 3.6 miles
- Limestone Hotel 5.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 3.5 miles
- Portland Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles
- Man O'War Beach Beach 5 miles
- Portland Marina Marina 5.8 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 6 miles
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 8 miles
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 8.1 miles
- Bindon Abbey Estate 8.5 miles
- Purbeck Hills Hill 11.6 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 17.2 miles