Kings Stag is a small village in north Dorset’s Blackmore Vale, offering a quiet rural setting close to the River Lydden. The area is characterised by Oxford clay soils and lies just three miles west of the market town of Sturminster Newton.
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Kings Stag is a small village situated to the south of Sturminster Newton within the civil parish of Lydlinch in north Dorset. The parish lies in the Blackmore Vale, a gently rolling rural area characterised by Oxford clay soils and low‑lying fields. The village sits close to the small River Lydden, which forms the parish boundary on the east, while the Caundle Brook runs to the north, marking another natural edge. The parish also contains the historic Stock Gaylard House to the west, adding to the area’s rural charm. With its position three miles west of the market town of Sturminster Newton, residents enjoy a quiet countryside setting while still having access to the town’s amenities. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Dorset hinterland, with open fields and scattered woodland. Overall, Kings Stag offers a tranquil rural lifestyle within easy reach of the larger local centre.