Wraxall is a small, rural parish in the county of Dorset, in south‑west England. It consists of a scattering of hamlets and farmsteads set in undulating farmland and hedgerow‑lined lanes, giving it a quiet, traditionally agricultural feel rather than any bustling centre.
Locally the parish is noted for its historic buildings and vernacular cottages, a modest parish church and the seasonal rhythms of farming life; community activity tends to revolve around village events and walking the surrounding countryside. Its low‑key character and proximity to larger Dorset towns make it appealing to visitors seeking tranquillity and a taste of rural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Wraxall
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Yeovil 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dorchester 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Bridport 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Chard 15.6 miles25 km
- Chard Town 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Street 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Portland 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Blandford Forum 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Honiton 24.7 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Rampisham Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Cattistock Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Chilfrome Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Toller Porcorum Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Frome St. Quintin Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hooke Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Evershot Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Toller Fratrum Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Eggardon Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Maiden Newton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Frome Vauchurch Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- West Chelborough Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Wraxall
DT2 0QR, DT2 0HL, DT2 0QD, DT2 0HR, DT2 0HN, DT2 0HP, DT2 0HW
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 33.9 miles54.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 35.2 miles56.6 km
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Chetnole Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Wraxall Ad
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 2.2 miles3.5 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Ollerod 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Bull Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Poachers Inn 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Crooked Swan 9.4 miles15.2 km
Local points of interest
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.4 miles28 km
- Portland Marina Marina 18 miles28.9 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 19.9 miles32 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles32 km