England, United Kingdom · Europe
Shillingstone works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sturminster Newton, 30km from Durdle Door.
Shillingstone is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,170, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone to your route.
Shillingstone is a village and civil parish in the Blackmore Vale area of north Dorset, England, situated on the River Stour between Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum. In the 2021 census the civil parish had 503 households and a population of 1,165.
South of Shillingstone is a large area of woodland on OkefordRead more
and Shillingstone Hill which forms part of Blandford Forest.
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Shillingstone is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8957 latitude, -2.2449 longitude.
Shillingstone has a population of approximately 1,170 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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photogenic
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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.
24 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.
25 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
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
natural wonder
Iconic natural limestone arch jutting into the sea on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, one of the most photographed landmarks in Britain.
30 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Almost perfectly circular cove formed by the sea eroding through Portland limestone, creating one of the world's finest examples of coastal geology.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Atmospheric ruins of a thousand-year-old royal castle perched on a hilltop, dramatically slighted during the English Civil War.
31 km · about 35 min drive
beach
A seven-mile stretch of golden sand along the Dorset coast, one of England's most popular seaside destinations.
33 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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