Piddletrenthide is a small village in Dorset, England, tucked into the gentle bowl of the valley through which the River Piddle runs. Its distinctive name is old English in origin, traditionally taken to refer to a measure of land (thirty hides), and the settlement sits among the rolling chalk downs and patchwork farmland that typify this part of the county.
The village retains a compact, rural character with honey‑coloured stone cottages, a historic parish church and an economy still rooted largely in agriculture, with visitors drawn by walking and country pursuits. It lies within easy reach of market towns such as Dorchester and Blandford Forum, so while very peaceful it’s not far from services and the broader cultural life of Dorset.
Postcode districts covering Piddletrenthide
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Poole 20.5 miles33 km
- Weymouth 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Yeovil 14 miles22.5 km
- Ferndown 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Ferndown Town 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dorchester 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Bridport 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Verwood 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Chard 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Chard Town 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Portland 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Chalk Valleys Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Alton Pancras Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Piddlehinton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Nether Cerne Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cerne Abbas Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Godmanstone Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Charlton Down Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Up Cerne Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Buckland Newton Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cheselbourne Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Melcombe Horsey Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Minterne Magna Parish 4.3 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Piddletrenthide
DT2 7QH, DT2 7RX, DT2 7QN, DT2 7RA, DT2 7QX, DT2 7QQ, DT2 7QW, DT2 7QJ, DT2 7QL … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 25.3 miles40.6 km
- Bristol Airport 42.5 miles68.3 km
- Dorchester West Railway Station 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Dorchester South Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Piddletrenthide Ad
- The Poachers Inn 4 0.3 miles0.4 km
- The King's Arms 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Plumber Manor 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Black Dog Inn 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Frampton Arms 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Junction Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Sydney Arms 5.9 miles9.4 km
Schools in Piddletrenthide
- Piddle Valley C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 13 miles21 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Huish Park Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Portland Marina Marina 15.8 miles25.4 km