Welcome to Marshwood

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Introduction

Marshwood is a village and civil parish in west Dorset, England, situated on the northern edge of the Marshwood Vale approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Lyme Regis. Dorset County Council estimate that the parish had a population of 310 in 2013. Figures published from the 2011 census are for Marshwood parish combined with the small neighbouring parish of Bettiscombe: the combined population was 346.The village school was opened in 1842 and covers the catchment areas of Marshwood, Pilsdon, Bettiscombe, and Blackdown Ward of Broadwindsor. Secondary education is provided at Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis. The church of St Mary's was built in 1840-41 and underwent a rebuild in 1883–84. The Bottle Inn on the outskirts of Marshwood is home to the world stinging nettle eating championships. It is also the 2016 Regional (Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire & the Channel Islands) CAMRA winner for its range & quality of ciders & ales.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,515 hectares

Population

368 (2021)

Density

24 people/km2

Mean age

51.2

Ward

Marshwood Vale

District

West Dorset

Postcodes

DT6

ONS ID

E04003563


Council

Contact details for Marshwood Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Marshwood Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Marshwood Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Marshwood Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Marshwood Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Marshwood Parish.

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Local News

Pygmy goats stolen from west Dorset farm in Marshwood | Bridport and Lyme Regis News

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Pygmy goats stolen from west Dorset farm in Marshwood | Bridport and Lyme Regis News

Published: 12th Jan 2024

Arrests over theft of west Dorset goats Pickle and Pepper

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Arrests over theft of west Dorset goats Pickle and Pepper

Published: 25th Jan 2024

Of Thomas Hardy and PJ Harvey: on the trail of Dorset’s inspirational powers

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Of Thomas Hardy and PJ Harvey: on the trail of Dorset’s inspirational powers

Published: 11th Aug 2023