Museums · South West England
Chickerell
Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown n
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown neighbourhood and Buckland Ripers hamlet.
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Chickerell is a town and parish in south Dorset, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) north-west of Weymouth. In the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,283. The parish includes the Charlestown neighbourhood and Buckland Ripers hamlet.
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Background
History
Although Roman remains have been found, indicating that there has been settlement in the area for many years, as a modern town, Chickerell is recent and one of Dorset's newest towns. Chickerell has seen much development over the last twenty years.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6240, -2.5047
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Chickerell
- Postcode
- DT3 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- wikipedia: Chickerell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chickerell?
- Chickerell is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.6240°, -2.5047°.
- Is Chickerell wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Chickerell. Check ahead for specific facilities.