Title: West Knighton Travel Guide: Best of West Knighton, Dorchester Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Knighton](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Knighton-Hotels.d553248635975880118.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West Knighton](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Knighton-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975880118.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[West Knighton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Knighton.d553248635975880118.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Knighton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Knighton.d553248635975880118.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Knighton Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo "West Knighton" by Rob Barnish (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a85daeb16fcc100a78928282d4d5c9cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a85daeb16fcc100a78928282d4d5c9cb.jpg) by [Rob Barnish](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/18995) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "West Knighton" by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/dd31dcd1394f0d1c72c18427190aab27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/dd31dcd1394f0d1c72c18427190aab27.jpg) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "West Knighton" by Mike Searle (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/057e46779560065e04d340e895294e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/057e46779560065e04d340e895294e9e.jpg) by [Mike Searle](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10423) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "West Knighton" by Rob Barnish (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/82ac1853282761e20ad9f3dc529c5a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/82ac1853282761e20ad9f3dc529c5a40.jpg) by [Rob Barnish](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/18995) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "West Knighton" by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a96b890f36a713ef17d1ecf90b0b6d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a96b890f36a713ef17d1ecf90b0b6d32.jpg) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit West Knighton Things to do - Top hotels in West Knighton - Top Holiday Rentals in West Knighton ![Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4102900/4102869/48d8ed81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England £82 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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! (1,000 reviews) The room was excellent and the staff were absolutely awesome Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=4102869&PinnedHotelID=4102869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880118) ![Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1223400/1223336/7f630ace_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG Walking Field Lane Poole England £54 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) . Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=1223336&PinnedHotelID=1223336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880118) ![Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7730000/7728500/7728463/a1a43b8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole Thames Street Poole England £88 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (736 reviews) Very nice Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=7728463&PinnedHotelID=7728463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880118) [See all 2,902 properties in West Knighton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635975880118) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59640000/59635100/59635075/0f9e5e57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset England Stay at this cottage in Dorchester. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Max Gate are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Lovely cottage, we ordered food through the host which was amazing and great to have on our arrival. We did some lovely walks to Dorchester and Osmington. Cottage clean and had all the necessary amenities including a large fridge.Lots of character including a few low beams. Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Delightful-Thatched-Cottage-In-Beautiful-Sleepy-Dorset-Village-And-Countryside.h59635075.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning Waterside Cottage in Poole Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29830000/29824500/29824486/e5f1311e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning Waterside Cottage in Poole Harbour Poole Dorset Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews) Great stay. Wonderful facilities and very dog friendly. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Hotels-Stunning-Waterside-Cottage-In-Poole-Harbour.h29824486.Hotel-Information) ![STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90600000/90592200/90592119/5c34e6b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN Wimborne England Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tivoli Theatre and Wimborne ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) This spacious and comfortable home was perfect for us seven adults and four children celebrating New Year's. The indoor pool was the highlight, naturally. The pool is in a separate, locked building, which was very important to us. It is nicely heated and there were pool toys available. The bedrooms ... Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wimborne-Hotels-NEW-FOR-2023-COUNTRY-FAMILY-HOME.h90592119.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West Knighton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975880118&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West Knighton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21)[20 Jan - 21 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22)[21 Jan - 22 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444386/22f92874-2e7a-4cc9-a3cd-9ceed70e1292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Bexington-Beach-Dorchester.d553248635978488722.Attraction) ![Cerne Abbas Giant showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092183/c94cf33e-730d-4a97-9bd2-513605ccc60a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cerne Abbas Giant 4/5(1 review) Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerne-Abbas-Giant-Dorchester.d6092183.Attraction) ![Tutankhamun: The Exhibition showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092151/362206cc-6672-4e8a-bdcb-dc2804579ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tutankhamun: The Exhibition Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tutankhamun-The-Exhibition-Dorchester.d6092151.Attraction) ![70473441](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561940271/55630e19-df3f-4eb9-b69c-01b7bd71fcaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 cosy cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Maurward-Park-And-Gardens-Dorchester.d553248621561940271.Attraction) ![Maiden Castle showing tranquil scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092149/ccb9bd65-6934-4a1f-821e-987e8e5dca90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maiden-Castle-Dorchester.d6092149.Attraction) ![Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092147/a11bc484-2e4f-4034-8ff8-8f08558b2272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maumbury-Rings-Dorchester.d6092147.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3480781/6c54fd6e-88d5-415c-ab72-e099150d3adf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton £660 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jurassic-coast-private-tour-from-southampton.a3480781.activity-details) [See all activities in West Knighton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-West-Knighton.d553248635975880118.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West Knighton ![Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127060-Dorchester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dorchester ![Photo "Whitcombe" by Stuart Cankett (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/8a2cd98e4964f704a251c59cae172a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Stuart Cankett](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12873) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Whitcombe - Cities near West Knighton - Places of interest [Dorchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Dorchester.dx182509)[Broadmayne](https://expedia.co.uk/Broadmayne.dx3000012165)[Whitcombe](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitcombe.dx3000716473)[Warmwell](https://expedia.co.uk/Warmwell.dx553248629175622438) - [Durdle Door ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Wareham.d6092145.Attraction) - [Poole Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Harbour-Poole.d6150277.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Wareham.d6337125.Attraction) - [Weymouth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Beach-Weymouth.d6092157.Attraction) - [Corfe Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Corfe-Castle-Corfe-Castle-Village.d6092133.Attraction) - [Wimborne Minster ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wimborne-Minster-Wimborne.d6092129.Attraction) - [Monkey World Ape Rescue Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkey-World-Ape-Rescue-Center-Wareham.d6270949.Attraction) - [Weymouth Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Harbour-Weymouth.d553248635975733700.Attraction) - [Chesil Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chesil-Beach-Weymouth.d6092167.Attraction) - [Sandbanks Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks-Beach-Poole.d553248634855571724.Attraction) - [Durdle Door Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Beach-Wareham.d553248635978573324.Attraction) - [Swanage Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanage-Beach-Swanage.d6092135.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Beach-Wareham.d6092143.Attraction) - [Weymouth Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Bay-England.d553248630201299842.Attraction) - [Poole Quay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Quay-Poole.d553248635930352870.Attraction) - [West Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Bay-Beach-Bridport.d6092175.Attraction) - [Studland Beach and Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Studland-Beach-And-Nature-Reserve-Swanage.d553248621532491062.Attraction) - [Portland Bill Lighthouse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Bill-Lighthouse-Portland.d6167041.Attraction) - [Brownsea Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brownsea-Castle-Poole.d6092125.Attraction) - [Portland Bill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Bill-Portland.d553248634855572839.Attraction) - [Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope ](https://expedia.co.uk/Warmwell-Holiday-Park-Ski-Slope-Dorchester.d553248621555784721.Attraction) - [Kingston Lacy House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Lacy-House-Wimborne.d6092131.Attraction) - [Abbotsbury Swannery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsbury-Swannery-Weymouth.d553248621532490965.Attraction) - [Nothe Fort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nothe-Fort-Weymouth.d6092161.Attraction) - [Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cranborne-Chase-And-The-West-Wiltshire-Downs-England.d553248635997928308.Attraction) - [Osmington Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osmington-Bay-Beach-Weymouth.d553248635978488724.Attraction) - [Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsbury-Sub-Tropical-Gardens-Weymouth.d6092169.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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