Piddlehinton is a small village and civil parish in rural Dorset, England, tucked into the rolling chalk of the Piddle Valley with the River Piddle running close by. The surrounding countryside of hedged fields, lanes and small woodlands is typical Dorset scenery and makes the area popular for walking and countryside visits.
Historically agricultural with medieval roots, the village retains a relaxed, close‑knit feel: a parish church, village hall and a handful of local businesses anchor community life while farming still shapes the landscape. Many homes now accommodate commuters to larger towns, but older cottages and farm buildings, seasonal events and local clubs keep a strong sense of local history and social continuity.
Postcode districts covering Piddlehinton
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Poole 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Weymouth 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Yeovil 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Ferndown 22.4 miles36 km
- Ferndown Town 22.3 miles36 km
- Dorchester 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Bridport 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Verwood 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Chard 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Chard Town 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Portland 15.3 miles24.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Piddlehinton Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Piddletrenthide Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Charlton Down Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Godmanstone Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Nether Cerne Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Stinsford Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Chalk Valleys Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Charminster Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Charminster St. Mary's Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Puddletown Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Stinsford, Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Alton Pancras Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Piddlehinton
DT2 7TP, DT2 7TJ, DT2 7TU, DT2 7TB, DT2 7SX, DT2 7SZ, DT2 7SY, DT2 7TH, DT2 7TD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Exeter International Airport 43.9 miles70.6 km
- Dorchester West Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
- Dorchester South Railway Station 4.4 miles7 km
Hotels near Piddlehinton Ad
- The King's Arms 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Poachers Inn 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester 3 4 miles6.5 km
- The Black Dog Inn 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Frampton Arms 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Junction Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Sydney Arms 4.2 miles6.7 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Smugglers Inn 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
Local points of interest
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 12 miles19.3 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Portland Marina Marina 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Purbeck Hills Hill 16 miles25.8 km