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Arne

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Arne

Arne works well as a base: 10 minutes from Poole, 10km from Old Harry Rocks.

Arne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,297, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arne sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arne to your route.

About Arne

Arne is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Wareham. The local travel links are located at Wareham railway station. Bournemouth Airport is 11 miles (18 km) away. The main road through the village is Arne Road connecting Arne to Wareham. The village is situated on the Arne

Read more Peninsula, which protrudes into Poole Harbour opposite the town of Poole.

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What are the best things to do in Arne?

Arne offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Arne located?

Arne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.6927 latitude, -2.0403 longitude.

What is the population of Arne?

Arne has a population of approximately 1,297 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,297
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.6927, -2.0403

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Arne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Corfe Castle

Atmospheric ruins of a thousand-year-old royal castle perched on a hilltop, dramatically slighted during the English Civil War.

6 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Old Harry Rocks

Iconic chalk sea stacks marking the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, standing as sentinels against the English Channel.

10 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Bournemouth Beach

A seven-mile stretch of golden sand along the Dorset coast, one of England's most popular seaside destinations.

12 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Lulworth Cove

Almost perfectly circular cove formed by the sea eroding through Portland limestone, creating one of the world's finest examples of coastal geology.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Durdle Door

Iconic natural limestone arch jutting into the sea on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, one of the most photographed landmarks in Britain.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

A remarkable collection of rare and unique motorcycles in the New Forest assembled by legendary trials rider Sammy Miller.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

The Needles, Isle of Wight

Three distinctive chalk sea stacks rising from the sea off the western tip of the Isle of Wight, topped by a red-and-white striped lighthouse.

32 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Steep cobbled street lined with thatched cottages, plunging past the buttressed walls of Shaftesbury Abbey with views over Blackmore Vale. Made famous by Ridley Scott's 1973 Hovis bread advert.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Arne

  • 46 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arne.

Poole

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 151,500

Wareham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 7,592

Corfe Castle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,355

Lytchett Matravers

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 3,315

Broadstone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 10,289

Parkstone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 9,593

Canford Heath

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 14,418

Wimborne Minster

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 15,552

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