Winterbourne Steepleton is a small village in Dorset, England, set in a chalk valley through which the seasonal River Winterbourne runs. The village retains a compact, historic core of limestone and thatched cottages and is noted for its medieval parish church with a distinctive steeple, which gives the place its name; the surrounding landscape of rolling farmland and chalk downland is typical of the county.
Locally the economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby Dorchester, and the village benefits from being within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast, making it popular with walkers and those interested in rural Dorset life. A strong sense of community, preserved vernacular architecture and a tranquil setting make it a quietly attractive spot rather than a busy tourist centre.
Postcode districts covering Winterbourne Steepleton
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Yeovil 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Dorchester 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Bridport 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Chard 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Chard Town 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Portland 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Blandford Forum 19.4 miles31.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Winterbourne Abbas Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Winterborne St. Martin Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Frampton Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Littlebredy Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bradford Peverell Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Compton Valence Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kingston Russell Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Portesham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Dorchester Poundbury Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Stratton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Winterborne Monkton Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Long Bredy Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Winterbourne Steepleton
DT2 9TA, DT2 9LN, DT2 9LQ, DT2 9LG, DT2 9EA, DT2 9HD, DT2 9LZ, DT2 9LL, DT2 9LJ … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 30.7 miles49.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 38.4 miles61.8 km
- Dorchester West Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Dorchester South Railway Station 4.4 miles7 km
Hotels near Winterbourne Steepleton Ad
- The King's Arms 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Gresham Guest House 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- No. 98 Boutique Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Moonfleet Manor - A Luxury Family Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Dolphin Hotel Public House Weymouth 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Marina Court Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Channel View Guest House 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Black Dog Inn 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Hotel Rex 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
Local points of interest
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Portland Marina Marina 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 17.7 miles28.4 km