Welcome to Bourton,Dorset 


The northernmost point in the English county of Dorset, Bourton is a vibrant village bordering an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.

We have around 900 people enjoying our lively and active community with many things to do and get involved in at the village hall, school, church,pre-school or pub.

The village lies on the river Stour which passes through the historic Bourton Mill , once the home of the largest water wheel,(60ft in diameter),in Britain.

St George’s Church, which stands on one of the highest points in the village, was built via public subscription in 1810 and is adjacent to the primary school of the same name.

There is a village store including a post office, a petrol station and a pub, The White Lion stands on High St which was once the old main London to Exeter road before the village was bypassed to the south in 1992.

As well as the beautiful Bullpits golf course and the RHS listed Chiffchaffs garden to enjoy there are a network of great footpaths to explore including the Stour Valley way which leads to the Stourhead estate just up the valley.