Southwell is a small coastal village on the eastern side of the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England. Tucked into the dramatic limestone landscape of the Jurassic Coast, it sits close to the shingle of Chesil Beach and has easy access to the sheltered waters of Portland Harbour, with Portland Bill and its famous headland a short drive away.
Historically tied to fishing and the island’s long tradition of Portland stone quarrying, Southwell today is a quiet, community‑centred place with holiday accommodation, local services and plenty of outdoor appeal for walkers, climbers and birdwatchers. It lies within easy reach of the island’s larger settlements such as Easton and Fortuneswell, and benefits from tourism, maritime activity and a close‑knit local social scene.
Postcode districts covering Southwell
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Dorchester 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bridport 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Portland 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Swanage 21.8 miles35 km
Neighbouring places
- Weston Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Portland Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Grove Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Fortuneswell Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Rodwell & Wyke Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Westham Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Melcombe Regis Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Weymouth Built-up area 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Radipole Ward 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Chickerell Built-up area 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Fleet Parish 7 miles11.3 km
- Littlemoor & Preston Ward 7.8 miles12.6 km
Example postcodes in Southwell
DT5 2DX, DT5 2NJ, DT5 2ET, DT5 2NA, DT5 2LU, DT5 2DW, DT5 2LZ, DT5 2NQ, DT5 2NR … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 31.5 miles50.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 44.6 miles71.8 km
- Weymouth Quay Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Weymouth Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Southwell Ad
- Gresham Guest House 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- No. 98 Boutique Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Dolphin Hotel Public House Weymouth 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Heights Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Marina Court Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hotel Rex 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Channel View Guest House 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Aqua 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Crown Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
Schools in Southwell
- Atlantic Academy Portland All ages
Local points of interest
- Portland Marina Marina 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Purbeck Hills Hill 16.1 miles25.9 km