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$118 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$118
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Didn’t use the facilities

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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$137 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$137
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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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! (522 reviews)
Lovely room with a great beach view. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Hilton Bournemouth

Hilton Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Terrace Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$177 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$177
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great staff but painfully slow bar staff!!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10

Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Avon Heath Country Park and Moors Valley Country Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Lovely weekend, lovely place, many thanks Timo.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10
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 ...
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Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Three Legged Cross England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
The whole experience was wonderful. The pool, although cold was well used, followed by a dip in the hot tub. The little private pub was a hit, along with the games room. A beautiful venue for special ocasions. Comfortable rooms, lovely grounds and helpful hosts. Altogether amazing.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!
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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 relaxing 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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing 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

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

Chettle Play Park

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

Chettle Play Park

Activities

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

AU$28
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town

Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town

AU$14
per adult
Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

AU$182
per adult
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
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