Tyneham Village in Dorset – the village stuck in time along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
‘Mum’s the word’ when I tell you. This local gem is well off the tourist track but a favourite with the locals. A 45 minute drive from Summerbreeze Orchard and in my opinion, not only is it free (ish, they ask for a £4 donation for parking) but its a lovely walk to the bay, Worbarrow Bay, one mile away. Not many people know about the beach, so its quiet, but the scenery is stunning and a prime location for fossil hunting. Definitely, take hiking boots and swimming gear. The bay is not easy to get to, no shops, so I’d recommend taking a picnic.
Stepping back in time, positioned along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is Tyneham Village. The village is trapped in a wartime state, a touching and appalling story. Just check Opening Times. The military needed their homes and lands, houses, school, church and other buildings to create a realistic training environment for D-Day preparations. The villagers were given 28 days to leave their homes leaving behind generations of history. Including the promise they would be able to return once the war was over. The last church service was 1943 with a note on the door: “Please treat the church and houses with care. We have given up our homes, where many of us have lived for generations, to help win the war to keep men free. We will return one day and thank you for treating the village kindly.”
The promise was that they would be able to return once the war was over. However, the war extended beyond its initial projections, and the village and its surroundings became an essential training ground for various military exercises. As a consequence, the return of the villagers never materialized. They didn’t know it at the time, but they would never be allowed to return to their homes.
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** It will take around 45 minutes by car from Summerbreeze Orchard to Tyneham Village.
** The nearest railway station is Wool (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line by South Western Rail). Bus numbers 15, 30 and X55 connect Wool Railway Station to West Lulworth for Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Tyneham Village.
Its worth noting, this is super close to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. So be sure to check these out.
About Us – Summerbreeze Orchard Holiday Cottages are a 45 minute drive from Tyneham Village. Our Holiday Cottages provide a perfect getaway holiday and a great base to explore not only Tyneham Village but also Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Worbarrow Bay and all across this area of Dorset. Hiking boots are a must for exploring the Jurassic Coast and can walk along the coastal path for most of the day. Equally, the holiday cottages are on the door stop of the surrounding New Forest. The self-catering holiday cottages offer a blend of comfort and luxury.
