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Child Okeford

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Child Okeford

Child Okeford works well as a base: 10 minutes from Manston, 33km from Lulworth Cove.

Child Okeford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,114, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Child Okeford 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 Child Okeford to your route.

About Child Okeford

Child Okeford (sometimes written Childe Okeford) is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southern England, 3 miles (5 kilometres) east of the small town of Sturminster Newton. Child Okeford lies downstream from Sturminster, along the River Stour, which passes half a mile west of the village. In the

Read more 2021 census the civil parish had a population of 1,170.

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Child Okeford 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 Child Okeford located?

Child Okeford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9137 latitude, -2.2368 longitude.

What is the population of Child Okeford?

Child Okeford has a population of approximately 1,114 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,114
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9137, -2.2368

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 Child Okeford

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Stourhead

One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Gurston Down Motorsport Hillclimb

A 1,000-yard chalk downland hillclimb in Wiltshire with a fearsome uphill Karousel corner, run by enthusiasts since 1967 and one of the best places in Britain to watch sprint cars up close.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Haynes International Motor Museum

The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.

24 km · about 30 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Corfe Castle

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

33 km · about 40 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Bournemouth Beach

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

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Child Okeford

  • 55 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 66 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 67 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

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