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East Dean

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About East Dean

East Dean works well as a base: 10 minutes from Whiteparish, 19km from New Forest National Park.

East Dean is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,613, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, East Dean 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 East Dean to your route.

About East Dean

East Dean is a civil parish and small village in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Romsey. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Dene", appears as "Estdena" in 1167, and as "Dune" in 1212. East Dean was held with the priory and manor of Mottisfont by the

Read more Briwere family and later the Mill family. John Barker-Mill inherited East Dean House, a Grade II listed building, in 1835. He died childless and East Dean House was passed by his widow to her in-laws, the Curzons. The village is on the right (south) bank of the River Dun. The former Salisbury and Southampton Canal followed the river valley, as does the railway which now forms the Salisbury-Southampton section of the Wessex Main Line.

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Where is East Dean located?

East Dean is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0398 latitude, -1.6094 longitude.

What is the population of East Dean?

East Dean has a population of approximately 1,613 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,613
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.0398, -1.6094

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 East Dean

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

Masterpiece of Early English Gothic architecture boasting Britain's tallest spire at 123 metres and housing the finest surviving Magna Carta.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

New Forest National Park

Ancient royal hunting ground where wild ponies and deer roam freely through 219 square miles of heathland, woodland and coastal marshes.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Thruxton Circuit

The fastest circuit in the UK, a former airfield in Hampshire with high-speed sweeping corners that test car and driver to the limit.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Stonehenge

Mysterious prehistoric stone circle dating back 5,000 years on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

National Motor Museum Beaulieu

Set in the grounds of a historic abbey, it houses over 250 vehicles telling the story of motoring from 1893 to the present.

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.

25 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Loomies Moto Cafe

A beloved biker cafe on the A32 in Hampshire that draws motorcyclists from across southern England with its welcoming atmosphere and hearty food.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near East Dean

  • 47 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.
  • 64 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

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