East Lulworth is a hamlet in the Purbeck district of Dorset, lying nine miles east of Dorchester, near Lulworth Cove. East Lulworth was once the stronghold of the Weld family who had their seat at Lulworth Castle since 1641. The Welds were a staunch Catholic family of Dorset and their estate was huge. A serious fire ravaged the castle in 1929 and it was left semi-derelict until the 1990s when it was restored to its former glory and opened to the public. On the Weld Estate Castle Park grounds is situated the first Roman Catholic church to be built since the Protestant Reformation. As well as Lulworth Castle and Park, you can also visit Lulworth Heritage Centre or the Tank Museum situated only five miles away. This charming village consists of 17th century thatched cottages and its village pub, the Weld Arms. The Weld Arms was run by Richard Champ around 1770, a smuggler operating with the well-known gang of smugglers from Osmington Mills. Lulworth was the scene of many a smuggling tale and the despair of the Lulworth Customs Officers. The village is now dominated by the barracks of the Royal Armour Corps who train in the Purbeck Hills.
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Places to Stay near East Lulworth
Botany Farmhouse (0.06 miles)
Park Lodge (0.34 miles)
Gatton House (2.46 miles)
Gatton House, built in 1901 as a small Edwardian Country House, is set in a superb location on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. It is close to Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and the Coastal Path and provides ... More | visit websiteLulworth Mill House (2.68 miles)
It has a modern bistro, outside ... More | visit website
Kemps Country House (3.17 miles)
Kemps Country House is situated in unspoilt Dorset countryside. Facing south, the hotel overlooks the Valley of the Frome and has wonderful views of the Purbeck Hills. Once a Victorian Rectory built in 1874, the house ... More | visit website
Countryman Inn (3.64 miles)
The Countryman Inn is a family pub in the heart of hardy country, situated just off the A252 at East Knighton, All rooms are en-suit. T.V, iron and ironing boards, ... More
Kimmeridge Farmhouse (3.77 miles)
Wynards Farm (3.88 miles)
Wynards Farm is set in an elevated position overlooking the Church and village of Winfrith Newburgh, with uninterrupted views over the open Dorset countryside, and is situated just 3 miles from Durdle Door and Lulworth ... More | visit website
Springfield Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa (4.01 miles)
Family owned 67 bedroom hotel offering Standard, Superior and Executive Bedrooms. Ideally positioned for visiting Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, Corfe Castle & The World Heritage, Durasic Coastline.
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Worgret Manor Hotel (4.20 miles)
All rooms have en-suite bath or shower rooms ... More | visit website
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