Wallisdown Dorset Map

About Wallisdown

Wallisdown presents a quiet neighbourhood where suburban life unfolds with a gentle grace. It lies 4.5 km north-west of Bournemouth (from Bournemouth: bearing 314°T, OS grid SZ 055 943), and is situated south of Bearwood village. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to hold a particular softness, bathing the neat rows of houses and their gardens in a warm, almost honeyed glow. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or ancient monuments, Wallisdown possesses a certain unassuming charm, evident in the well-tended public spaces and the quiet murmur of everyday activity. The air often carries the distant scent of salt from the nearby coast, a subtle reminder of Dorset's maritime heritage. Its residential character, shaped by post-war development, speaks of a community built for a settled, familial existence.

About This Wallisdown Map Page

Explore Wallisdown, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.748763, -1.922598. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.