Bere Regis is situated at the junction of the A31 and A35 trunk roads, half way between Poole and Dorchester. Bere Regis sits on gently undulating hills at the boundary between chalk downlands to the north and sandy heathlands to the south. The focus of the village is the Church of St John the Baptist, probably one of the most visited churches in Dorset thanks to its magnificent timber roof dating from c.1475. Bere Regis has known illustrious times and even royal patronage during its 1,000 years or more of history. The village itself was established in Saxon times but by the 13th century it had grown to achieve town status. In 1215 a charter for a market was granted by King John and this weekly market was still being held on Wednesdays until 1861. The growth from Saxon village to town status in the 13th century is possibly due to the importance of the annual fair on Woodbury Hill or the 16 visits to the manor by King John during his reign (1199-1216). The town is a fine example of an idyllic English town set in rural Dorset, complete with traditional thatched cottages with many fine walks available in the vicinity.
Camping
Church
Dentist
Doctor
Inn
Pub and Bar
School
Taxi
Wareham & Purbeck Taxi & Courier Service
Sports Clubs
Bere Regis Cricket Club (Cricket)
Shops
Pampered Pigs
A C Moorse and Son Ltd
Antiques
Places to Stay near Bere Regis
Royal Oak Hotel (0.19 miles)
Culeaze Holidays (1.49 miles)
Hilltop Barn (3.46 miles)
Heathcote House (3.55 miles)
Mallard House (4.36 miles)
Recently renovated ... More | visit website
Kemps Country House (5.12 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
Hambro Arms (5.18 miles)
Ilsington Lawn (5.79 miles)
Countryman Inn (6.16 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, hair dryer and tea and ... More | visit website
Priory Hotel (6.55 miles)
The beautiful, historic, 16th century Priory Hotel with its riverside setting, is somewhere very special indeed. A perfect place to relax and unwind, where peace and tranquility prevail.
With open views of the abounding countryside, ... More
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