Maiden Newton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Maiden Newton station. View NW, towards Yeovil, Westbury etc., also formerly Bridport: ex-GWR (London, Reading, Swindon etc.) - Westbury - Yeovil (Pen Mill) - Dorchester - Weymouth main line. Formerly this was the junction for Bridport, closed 5/5/75 after earlier 3/12/62 closure of the line to Bridport West Bay
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Maiden Newton station. View NW, towards Yeovil, Westbury etc., also formerly Bridport: ex-GWR (London, Reading, Swindon etc.) - Westbury - Yeovil (Pen Mill) - Dorchester - Weymouth main line. Formerly this was the junction for Bridport, closed 5/5/75 after earlier 3/12/62 closure of the line to Bridport West Bay
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Maiden Newton station. View SE, down the line towards Dorchester and Weymouth: ex-GWR (London, Reading, Swindon etc.) - Westbury - Weymouth main line.
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Wheat field above Cruxton. looking north
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Hog Cliff National Nature Reserve Looking W down into Hog Cliff Bottom from the track that runs down into the reserve from the A37
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The Royal Lion Hotel

The Royal Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Broad St Lyme Regis England
The price is AU$118 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$118
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dinosaur Land and The Town Mill are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
Great hotel, good food, nice staff, central location with car parking.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Royal Lion Hotel
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

4 out of 5
26 Hendford Yeovil England
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The price is AU$121 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$121
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cineworld ...
7.6/10 Good! (498 reviews)
The staff were excellent from check in to check out, very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well maintained, a very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
Terrace Lodge

Terrace Lodge

2 out of 5
16 S Western Terrace Yeovil England
The price is AU$104 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$104
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Cineworld Yeovil and Yeovil Country Park are located nearby.
Terrace Lodge
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The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom

The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom

Maiden Newton England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private hot tubs and a garden. Popular attractions Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset Area ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Lovely warm and well equipped cottage. Friendly village with mud free walks which were just the job due to the non stop rain!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom
Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Lyme Regis England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town Mill are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Lovely accommodation, clean, warm and modern. Perfect location to access Lyme.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Weymouth England
Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Sandsfoot Castle Beach are located nearby.
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
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Popular places to visit

This is on Man of war beach near Durdle door on the Jurassic Coast in UK. Outstanding place with lots of natural beauty and spots for hikes and photography. If you go there wear comfy shoes and be ready for steep

West Bexington Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

West Bexington Beach
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Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Cerne Abbas Giant which includes outdoor art

Cerne Abbas Giant

Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Maiden Castle which includes tranquil scenes as well as a couple

Maiden Castle

Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Maiden Castle
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition showing interior views

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes

Maumbury Rings

History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.

Maumbury Rings

Activities

Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group

AU$19
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group
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
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

AU$247
per adult
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch
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Cities near Maiden Newton

Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

Up Sydling, ford & footbridge
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Sydling St Nicholas