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Recommended towns & villages near The Fleet Nature Reserve

Across the Fleet Lagoon

Langton Herring

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction N)

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Weymouth

Weymouth

(3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)

It was King George III who first put Weymouth on the map as a popular tourist destination after making it his summer holiday residence between 1789 and 1805, where he would bath.....

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Portland

Portland

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)

As it juts into the sea Portland is bounded by some of the finest coastal scenery in the land...

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Abbotsbury

Abbotsbury

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction NW)

Abbotsbury is a small picturesque and historic village in the county of Dorset...

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Fortuneswell, Dorset, on a sunny October afternoon in 2005

Fortuneswell

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)

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Osmington view over golden cab, Dorset

Osmington

(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E)

The pretty village of Osmington is situated along the Jurassic coast just 4 miles North-East of the historic resort of Weymouth. It has narrow streets and pretty thatched.....

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Whitcombe, Dorset

Whitcombe

(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)

A small picturesque Dorset village just 2 miles southeast of the historic market town of Dorchester...

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Cottage, Dorset

Dorchester

(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and is the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex. On the outskirts of the town you will find Hardy’s birthplace and family home in Higher.....

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Thomas Hardy's cottage in Higher Bockhampton, Dorset

Higher Bockhampton

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)

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Burton Bradstock

Burton Bradstock

(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

This in one of the most enchanting villages to be found along the sweeping Dorset coast. It has gorgeous little lanes where there are eye catching thatched cottages with walls.....

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Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW)

One of the most remarkable features of England's fantastic coastal scenery is the magnificent stretch known as Chesil Beach,.....

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Nothe Fort, Weymouth

Nothe Fort

(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)

Nothe Fort lies to the east of Weymouth. This spectacular "D" shaped building is preserved as one of the finest pieces of.....

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Penquin at SeaLife Centre in Weymouth

Sea Life Park, Weymouth

(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)

A unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions set in seven acres makes Sea Life a great family day out. The Park offers a day.....

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Abbotsbury, Dorset

Abbotsbury Abbey

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)

Abbotsbury Abbey was founded in the 11th century by a Dane called Orca who was a follower of Cnut. The Abbey dominated the town.....

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A picture of Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)

Set in one of the most beautiful unspoilt regions of England, Abbotsbury Swannery is home to sometimes up to 1000 beautiful.....

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Tithe Barn

Abbotsbury Tithe Barn

(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)

This ancient barn in Abbotsbury, Dorset, is the largest thatched building in the world. It dates from the 1390's and is home to.....

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St Catherine's Chapel

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW)

An interesting medieval Chapel dating from the 14th century, perched on top of a hill in Abbotsbury, affording stunning views of.....

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Portland Castle, Dorset

Portland Castle

(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE)

This is one of the best preserved of all King Henry VIII's mighty fortresses, built by the monarch to guard the south coast.....

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Hardy's tower

Hardy Monument

(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N)

Erected in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy of HMS Victory, and offering glorious views across Dorest.....

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Portland Museum

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)

This famous museum was founded 75 years ago by Dr.Marie Stopes. She was both the museum's first curator, and the pioneer for.....

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