Charlton Marshall Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ford, Charlton Marshall, Dorset Behind the well visited church is this superb ford over the River Stour. It's actually on a bridleway, so good to cross on horseback, but at nearly a foot high of water it would be something of a paddle for walkers.
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Ford, Charlton Marshall, Dorset Behind the well visited church is this superb ford over the River Stour. It's actually on a bridleway, so good to cross on horseback, but at nearly a foot high of water it would be something of a paddle for walkers.
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View from Charlton Marshall
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Charlton Marshall Halt This halt, on the former Somerset & Dorset line, opened on 5th July 1928 and closed from 17th September 1956. The remarkably well-preserved platforms are made out of pre-cast concrete. It's difficult to believe that express trains once belted through here at 70mph, bound for northern cities like Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield. When I took the picture, I didn't realise it was almost 53 years to the day that the halt saw its last passengers.
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View towards Holly Brake
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$104 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$104
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice room Good amenities Quiet - couldn’t hear and noise or much road noise

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is AU$74 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$74
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great as always

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Laguna Hotel
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$147 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$147
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (491 reviews)
Reception staff exceptional, room very spacious, great bathroom, felt very new and lovely toiletries. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
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Stunning Waterside Cottage in Poole Harbour

Stunning Waterside Cottage in Poole Harbour

Poole Dorset
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
Great stay. Wonderful facilities and very dog friendly.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Stunning Waterside Cottage in Poole Harbour
Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Moors Valley Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
What an incredible little place. We really felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Super relaxing way to spend the New Year. The facilities were great and we actually thought it was much nicer than even the photos represented online. We loved the little bunker sauna and plunge pool; made a real ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Alum Chine Beach House
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Popular places to visit

Blandford Forum Town Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blandford Forum Town Museum during your trip to Blandford Forum. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Blandford Forum Town Museum

Shillingstone Railway Project

Find out about the history of Shillingstone when you spend time at Shillingstone Railway Project. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Shillingstone Railway Project

Royal Signals Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton.

Royal Signals Museum

Ashley Wood Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Tarrant Rawston at Ashley Wood Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ashley Wood Golf Club

Chettle Play Park

Explore the great outdoors at Chettle Play Park, a lovely green space in Chettle.

Chettle Play Park

The Art Stable

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

The Art Stable

Activities

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

AU$192
per adult
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

AU$212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

AU$192
per adult
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset
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