What Makes Poundbury Special
Queen Mother Square: the architectural heart of Poundbury
Explore Queen Mother Square, the formal civic centre at the heart of Poundbury’s distinctive urban plan.
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Discover Poundbury
Discover the independent businesses, places to eat, things to do, local creatives and useful services that make Poundbury worth exploring.
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To Do
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To Eat
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Local Creatives
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Local Services
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PLACES & STORIES
What Makes Poundbury Special
Landmarks, local history, hidden gems and stories from Poundbury.
What Makes Poundbury Special
The Great Field: Poundbury’s major green space
Discover The Great Field, the large park connecting Poundbury with Dorchester through paths, play, wildlife planting and open space.
What Makes Poundbury Special
How the Poundbury Masterplan reshaped ideas about new communities
Explore the planning ideas behind Poundbury, the Dorchester urban extension begun in the 1990s on Duchy of Cornwall land.
What Makes Poundbury Special
Poundbury architecture: a walking guide to streets, squares and Dorset details
A guide to the architectural ideas, local materials and varied streetscapes that give Poundbury its distinctive appearance.