Places to stay in Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Sturminster Newton, known to locals as Stur, is a town in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset. The town is famous as the home of poet and author William Barnes, and, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy. Places to eat in the region include Sweet Pea, The Golden Lake, Town House Dragon, and Mona Lisa Pizzeria.

A market is held in the town on Mondays. Formerly one of the largest cattle markets in England was held here, but the market was closed in 1998 and is currently undergoing redevelopment into housing and retail. The town is part of the historic West Country Carnival circuit.

The center of Sturminster Newton ( which is at is longitude -2°18'18.658 and latitude 50°55'34.078 ) is located 2 miles away from Fiddleford, 2 miles away from Manston, 3 miles away from Marnhull and 4 miles away from Shillingstone.

Available Sturminster Newton lodging

We currently have 8 accommodations in and around Sturminster Newton.

Sturminster Newton Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Sturminster Newton Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Other useful links:

• Sturminster Newton, Dorset on Wikipedia

Closed or unlisted properties

• The ld Malthouse closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Manston Guest House at 2 Northwood Cottages may have been previously known as Northwood Cottages