Wootton Fitzpaine is a small, dispersed parish on the western edge of Dorset, a few miles inland from the famous cliffs and beaches of the Jurassic Coast and the resort town of Lyme Regis. The landscape is typical of the area: rolling farmland interspersed with small copses and lanes, with easy access to coastal walking routes such as the South West Coast Path, making it popular with walkers and visitors seeking a quieter base than the busier seaside towns.
Historically the name reflects medieval ownership by the Fitzpaine family and the parish retains a number of traditional cottages and a village church at its heart, giving a strong sense of continuity. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture but is supplemented by tourism, holiday accommodation and a small, close-knit community that organises local events and supports rural life in this corner of Dorset.
Postcode districts covering Wootton Fitzpaine
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Weymouth 22.4 miles36 km
- Yeovil 17.4 miles28 km
- Exmouth 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dorchester 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Bridport 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Chard 8 miles12.9 km
- Chard Town 8 miles12.9 km
- Sidmouth 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Honiton 12.4 miles19.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Catherston Leweston Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Raymond's Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Charmouth Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lyme & Charmouth Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Uplyme Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lyme Regis Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Hawkchurch Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Whitchurch Canonicorum Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Stanton St. Gabriel Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Axminster Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Morcombelake Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Marshwood Vale Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Wootton Fitzpaine
DT6 6NH, DT6 6DB, DT6 6DQ, DT6 6NQ, DT6 6DD, DT6 6DA, DT6 6NG, DT6 6DF, DT6 6ND … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bristol Airport 43.9 miles70.6 km
- Axminster Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 10 miles16.1 km
Hotels near Wootton Fitzpaine Ad
- The Dower House Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Fernhill Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Kerrington House 5 3.7 miles6 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Largigi, Free Parking, Close to the Beach and Town Centre Rooms 2.5 miles4 km
- The George Hotel 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Bull Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Hills Farm Stays 4 4.9 miles8 km
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 4 miles6.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Huish Park Stadium 17 miles27.3 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 17.8 miles28.7 km