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Marnhull

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Marnhull

Marnhull works well as a base: 5 minutes from Manston, 39km from Lulworth Cove.

Marnhull is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,483, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marnhull 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 Marnhull to your route.

About Marnhull

Marnhull ( MAR-nəl) is a village and civil parish in Dorset, southern England. It lies in the Blackmore Vale, three miles (five kilometres) north of Sturminster Newton and 18 miles (29 km) north of Dorchester. Marnhull is sited on a low ridge of Corallian limestone above the valley of the River Stour, which forms the

Read more northern and western boundaries of the parish. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,035. Marnhull consists of several conjoined hamlets, connected by a network of minor roads. The village presents a mix of architectural styles, with post-war developments existing alongside properties dating back to Tudor times and earlier. It has three churches (Anglican, Roman Catholic and Methodist), two primary schools, two public houses, a GP surgery, a village hall and a recreation ground, as well as various small shops and services. The parish church of St Gregory has a 15th-century tower which is a landmark and has been described as "the finest in the Vale."

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Marnhull is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9704 latitude, -2.3133 longitude.

What is the population of Marnhull?

Marnhull has a population of approximately 1,483 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,483
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9704, -2.3133

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 Marnhull

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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.

9 km · about 15 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

17 km · about 20 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

Glastonbury Tor

Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Wells Cathedral

Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.

35 km · about 40 min 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Marnhull

  • 47 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 58 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.
  • 75 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

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