Stratton is a small rural parish in north Dorset, England, set among the rolling farmland and hedged lanes typical of the county. The village has medieval roots reflected in its compact layout and stone buildings, with a parish church and scattered farmsteads that hint at a long agricultural history.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, though many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Sherborne, and community life centres on a village hall, occasional fêtes and traditional pub gatherings. It’s the quiet, scenic character and network of lanes and footpaths that make Stratton appealing to walkers and anyone seeking a slice of rural Dorset life.
Postcode districts covering Stratton
Most populated places nearby
- Poole 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Weymouth 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Yeovil 14.9 miles24 km
- Dorchester 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bridport 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Chard 22 miles35.4 km
- Chard Town 21.8 miles35 km
- Portland 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Blandford Forum 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Swanage 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Charminster St. Mary's Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bradford Peverell Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Charlton Down Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Frampton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Charminster Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Godmanstone Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dorchester Poundbury Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Nether Cerne Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Winterbourne Steepleton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Sydling St. Nicholas Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Winterborne St. Martin Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Dorchester West Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Stratton
DT2 9NA, DT2 9ST, DT2 9WH, DT2 9TX, DT2 9SX, DT2 9RZ, DT2 9RT, DT2 9SN, DT2 9WE … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 28.6 miles46.1 km
- Exeter International Airport 40.2 miles64.6 km
- Dorchester West Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Dorchester South Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near Stratton Ad
- The King's Arms 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Poachers Inn 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Gresham Guest House 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Black Dog Inn 7 miles11.3 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- No. 98 Boutique Hotel 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Sydney Arms 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Junction Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
Local points of interest
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 3 miles4.8 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 10 miles16.1 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Portland Marina Marina 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Huish Park Stadium 16 miles25.7 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 17.7 miles28.4 km