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 ![Lewell Mill on the Frome Very little recognisable seems to remain of the old mill. No sign of a waterwheel although some of the leats and mill-race are still visible.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/79112f0d-33d4-4a6c-b11f-c45d8cec1065.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/79112f0d-33d4-4a6c-b11f-c45d8cec1065.jpg) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lower Lewell Farmhouse This is the farmhouse which in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Hardy called Talbothays Dairy where Tess met her future husband Angel Clare](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/0e63d945-5169-42fe-939b-f88b164bf15c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/0e63d945-5169-42fe-939b-f88b164bf15c.jpg) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![West Knighton Church. Road heading through West Knighton and on down to Broadmayne.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/040cd544-4dbf-4728-afb3-5829121069e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/040cd544-4dbf-4728-afb3-5829121069e4.jpg) by [Paul Snelling](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6268) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Frome downstream of Lewell Mill bridge Only the foreground is in the grid square as the river here flows east into SY7391](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/cf1b6725-30fb-424b-b621-f7af8ce7d43c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/cf1b6725-30fb-424b-b621-f7af8ce7d43c.jpg) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lewell Lodge West Knighton Grade II Listed Gothic detailed country house, built c.1796 for Adair Hawkins; it was later extended by the addition of a north east wing early in the C19.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/6159f846-908f-4277-93d6-628299fc38be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/6159f846-908f-4277-93d6-628299fc38be.jpg) by [Mike Searle](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10423) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](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/5000000/4110000/4102900/4102869/8f462671_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England £92 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Didn’t use the facilities. However the pool looked clean and the gym appropriately equipped. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%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 £58 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Very covenant location, walking distance to shops and restaurants, only 20 minute walk to the harbour. We were more than satisfied as its a budget hotel ,we though the quality of breakfast was good and our room was clean , the bed was comfortable, shower nice and hor ,nothing to complain about. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1223336&PinnedHotelID=1223336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880118) ![The Duchess of Cornwall Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101187600/101187515/03079e0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Duchess of Cornwall Inn 12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England £66 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews) A lovely stay with all amenities nearby including free parking. Thank you. Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=101187515&PinnedHotelID=101187515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880118) [See all 3,015 properties in West Knighton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%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 ... 9.8/10 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) ![Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33580200/33580124/be3c77d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views. Weymouth England Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Sandsfoot Castle Beach are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Hotels-Luxury-Mobile-Home-With-Spectacular-Sea-Views.h33580124.Hotel-Information) ![Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38440000/38436900/38436872/1dea32ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast Wyke Regis England Stay at this holiday home in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and South West Coast Path Section ... 10/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews) We enjoyed a comfortable restful stay. The cottage is very well equipped and furnished. Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Hotels-Quiet-Location.h38436872.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=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[21 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23)[22 Mar - 23 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975880118&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%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) ![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) ![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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its cosy cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Maurward-Park-And-Gardens-Dorchester.d553248621561940271.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) ![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 ![Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735 ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2915786/c66065d8-a8ae-4ff6-8924-bdb5bbcfa60a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pauls-walking-tour-sundays-at-1000am-or-group.a2915786.activity-details) ![E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5187795/864c59a2-f404-4854-b723-f157ca880bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-bike-excursions-from-wareham.a5187795.activity-details) ![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://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/65791073-dd89-4a99-a0b0-7ebc2b9d4228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dorchester ![Whitcombe Church, near to Whitcombe, Dorset, Great Britain. View of the east end of the church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/4896c781-1803-4b20-84f9-c5470b1f736c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](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) - [Corfe Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Corfe-Castle-Corfe-Castle-Village.d6092133.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Wareham.d6337125.Attraction) - [Weymouth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Beach-Weymouth.d6092157.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) - [Sandbanks Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks-Beach-Poole.d553248634855571724.Attraction) - [Durdle Door Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Beach-Wareham.d553248635978573324.Attraction) - [Chesil Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chesil-Beach-Weymouth.d6092167.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Beach-Wareham.d6092143.Attraction) - [Poole Quay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Quay-Poole.d553248635930352870.Attraction) - [Swanage Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanage-Beach-Swanage.d6092135.Attraction) - [Weymouth Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Bay-England.d553248630201299842.Attraction) - [Studland Beach and Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Studland-Beach-And-Nature-Reserve-Swanage.d553248621532491062.Attraction) - [West Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Bay-Beach-Bridport.d6092175.Attraction) - [Brownsea Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brownsea-Castle-Poole.d6092125.Attraction) - [Portland Bill Lighthouse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Bill-Lighthouse-Portland.d6167041.Attraction) - [Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope ](https://expedia.co.uk/Warmwell-Holiday-Park-Ski-Slope-Dorchester.d553248621555784721.Attraction) - [Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsbury-Sub-Tropical-Gardens-Weymouth.d6092169.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) - [Weymouth Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Marina-Weymouth.d553248621555784722.Attraction) - [Abbotsbury Swannery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsbury-Swannery-Weymouth.d553248621532490965.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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