Maiden Newton Travel Guide

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Maiden Newton station. View NW, towards Yeovil, Westbury etc., also formerly Bridport: ex-GWR (London, Reading, Swindon etc.) - Westbury - Yeovil (Pen Mill) - Dorchester - Weymouth main line. Formerly this was the junction for Bridport, closed 5/5/75 after earlier 3/12/62 closure of the line to Bridport West Bay
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Maiden Newton station. View NW, towards Yeovil, Westbury etc., also formerly Bridport: ex-GWR (London, Reading, Swindon etc.) - Westbury - Yeovil (Pen Mill) - Dorchester - Weymouth main line. Formerly this was the junction for Bridport, closed 5/5/75 after earlier 3/12/62 closure of the line to Bridport West Bay
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Maiden Newton station. View SE, down the line towards Dorchester and Weymouth: ex-GWR (London, Reading, Swindon etc.) - Westbury - Weymouth main line.
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Wheat field above Cruxton. looking north
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Hog Cliff National Nature Reserve Looking W down into Hog Cliff Bottom from the track that runs down into the reserve from the A37
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The Royal Lion Hotel

The Royal Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Broad St Lyme Regis England
The price is NZ$141 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$141
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dinosaur Land and The Town Mill are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (430 reviews)
Room was clean, the view was amazing. Breakfast was so good! A wonderful relaxing stay. The hotel has a wonderful old fashioned charm. The biscuits were delicious!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Royal Lion Hotel
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England
The price is NZ$197 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$197
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel, lovely stroll down to the sea front.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

4 out of 5
26 Hendford Yeovil England
The price is NZ$147 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$147
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cineworld ...
7.6/10 Good! (494 reviews)
Clean and tidy but tired decorations and furniture. Excellent service. Food was delicious and highly recommended. Room was ok for a stopover b

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
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The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom

The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom

Maiden Newton England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private hot tubs and a garden. Popular attractions Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset Area ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Had to contact the owner as the hot tub was not ready for our stay and had to be filled and warmed up. We then only had two nights in the hot tub instead of three we had paid for the hot tub via the booking agent but the owner was not aware of this !!!

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom
Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Lyme Regis England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town Mill are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Cosy , parking fabulous, short walk to all amenities and beach front. Well equipped kitchen and biscuits a lovely touch.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Weymouth England
Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Sandsfoot Castle Beach and South West Coast Path Section 49 Trailhead are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
Perfect location for our needs Site well maintained and cleanGreat hostThankyou

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
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Popular places to visit

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Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
This is on Man of war beach near Durdle door on the Jurassic Coast in UK. Outstanding place with lots of natural beauty and spots for hikes and photography. If you go there wear comfy shoes and be ready for steep

West Bexington Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

West Bexington Beach
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition showing interior views

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Cerne Abbas Giant which includes outdoor art

Cerne Abbas Giant

Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Maiden Castle which includes tranquil scenes as well as a couple

Maiden Castle

Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Maiden Castle
Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes

Maumbury Rings

History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.

Maumbury Rings

Activities

Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group

NZ$23
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group
Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton

Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton

NZ$1,502
per traveller
Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton
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Cities near Maiden Newton

Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

Up Sydling, ford & footbridge
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Sydling St Nicholas