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 miles
- Yeovil 9.4 miles
- Dorchester 10.2 miles
- Bridport 8.2 miles
- Chard 15.6 miles
- Chard Town 15.3 miles
- Street 22.4 miles
- Portland 19.3 miles
- Blandford Forum 20.3 miles
- Honiton 24.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rampisham Parish 1 mile
- Cattistock Parish 1.2 miles
- Chilfrome Parish 1.5 miles
- Toller Porcorum Parish 2.2 miles
- Frome St. Quintin Parish 2.2 miles
- Hooke Parish 2.3 miles
- Evershot Parish 2.3 miles
- Toller Fratrum Parish 2.5 miles
- Eggardon Ward 2.8 miles
- Maiden Newton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Frome Vauchurch Parish 2.9 miles
- West Chelborough Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Wraxall
DT2 0QR, DT2 0HP, DT2 0HN, DT2 0HW, DT2 0QD, DT2 0HR, DT2 0HL
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 33.9 miles
- Exeter International Airport 35.2 miles
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Chetnole Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Wraxall Ad
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 2.2 miles
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 2.9 miles
- The Ollerod 3 5.2 miles
- The Bull Hotel 4 7.9 miles
- Parrett Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- The Poachers Inn 4 8.5 miles
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 9.4 miles
- Haddon House Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- The Crooked Swan 9.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 9.7 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 10.1 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 12.3 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 13.3 miles
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles
- Portland Harbour Harbour 17.2 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.4 miles
- Portland Marina Marina 18 miles
- Man O'War Beach Beach 19.9 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles