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Oakley

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Oakley

Oakley works well as a base: 5 minutes from Canford Heath, 16km from Old Harry Rocks.

Oakley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,400, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oakley 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 Oakley to your route.

About Oakley

Merley is a large housing estate in Poole, a mile (2 km) south of Wimborne Minster. Originally called Myrle, Merley was a manor in the tithing of Great Canford (or Canford Magna). The village merges with that of Oakley, and the housing estate was originally going to be called "Oakley Garden Village", note Oakley Shops

Read more and other signposts around the community but the name was changed. The housing estate only covers part of the area that was originally called Merley/Myrle. The Poole ward is Merley and Bearwood. The population of this ward taken at the 2011 census was 10,392.

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What are the best things to do in Oakley?

Oakley 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 Oakley located?

Oakley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7837 latitude, -1.9682 longitude.

What is the population of Oakley?

Oakley has a population of approximately 2,400 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,400
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.7837, -1.9682

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 Oakley

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Bournemouth Beach

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

10 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

16 km · about 30 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.

17 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Oakley

  • 44 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.
  • 79 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.

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 Oakley.

Wimborne Minster

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 15,552

Broadstone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 10,289

Canford Heath

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 14,418

Ferndown

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 17,650

Parkstone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 9,593

Sturminster Marshall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,490

Poole

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 151,500

Lytchett Matravers

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 3,315

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