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About Manston

Manston lies in north Dorset's Blackmore Vale, about 15km northwest of Blandford Forum amid rolling chalk downs. Most visitors arrive via the A303 to A350, then A357 through Blandford, whilst locals use the B3092 from Sturminster Newton or country lanes from neighbouring villages. The area has over 30 EV charging points for touring electric vehicles. St Nicholas Church features one of Dorset's finest Norman doorways with 900-year-old carved stonework.

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Manston is in England, at 50.950, -2.267 - about 13 km south of Cold Harbour, Dorset 2.

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The closest airport to Manston is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km (about 57 min by car).

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