Welcome to Henstridge

Henstridge is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is surrounded by farmland and small hamlets. Henstridge is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Henstridge became an important centre for the wool trade, with many mills and factories located in the area. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also several churches in the village, including St Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Henstridge is a great place to explore the surrounding countryside, with many footpaths and bridleways leading through the fields and woods. The village is also close to several popular tourist attractions, including the historic town of Sherborne and the stunning Jurassic Coast. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Henstridge is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Milborne Port Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Heap	North Street Sherborne Somerset DT9 5EP 01963250366 School Website
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Watkins	Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL 1963220345 School Website
The Gryphon School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nicki Edwards	Bristol Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 4EQ 01935813122 School Website
Harbour Vale School Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Rashleigh	Simons Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DN 1935814582 School Website
Sherborne Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Bartle	Harbour Way Sherborne Dorset DT9 4AJ 1935812619 School Website
Sherborne School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dominic Luckett	Abbey Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AP 01935812249 School Website
Sherborne Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Annie Gent	Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3NY 01935812097 School Website
Sherborne School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Sullivan	Bradford Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3QN 01935812245 School Website
Abbas And Templecombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Webb	School Lane Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HP 01963370481 School Website
Horsington Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Barge	Horsington Templecombe Somerset BA8 0BW 01963370358 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 2.88 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 3.28 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 4.87 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 5.93 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 6.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hounslow Hire 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Rd, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 2.13 Miles
Hounslow Taxis Sherborne 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 2.13 Miles
H And H Cars Ltd 01935 345001 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 2.66 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 817766 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 2.66 Miles
Combe Cabs 01963 370156 27 West St, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0LG 2.94 Miles
Beaver Cabs Ltd 01935 816620 Sherborne Railway Station, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 2.94 Miles
Economy Cabs 01935 817817 5 Barton Gardens, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BE 2.96 Miles
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 3.46 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 3.46 Miles
A-2-B Distance Travel 01935 816263 51 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6BE 3.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt9 Poyntington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Milborne Wick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Gainsborough Arms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 West View Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Kingbury Regis Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Oborne Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Gainsboro Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Coldharbour Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Wheathill Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Osborne Main Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Sigwells Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Brook Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Higher Clatcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Stowell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Charlton Horethorne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Milborne Port Surgery 01963 250334	Gainsborough Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5FH
The Grove Medical Centre 01935 810900	The Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL

Local Stores

Milborne Port - Gainsborough
Gainsborough
Milborne Port
Sherborne
Somerset
DT9 5BB
01963 251161
Store Website
1.11 miles

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SPAR Simons Road
The Stores
Simons Road
Sherborne
DT9 4DW
01935 592182
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EP 01963 250255 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk 1.39 miles

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3DB 01935 813288 sherborne@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Swan House Animal Hospital
Swan House Lower Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3EX 01935 816228 swanhouse@newtonclarkepartnership.co.uk Website 2.90 miles
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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2SD 01963 251 772 info@sclaterequine.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 5.71 miles

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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 5.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 5.42 miles

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 7.04 miles

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Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 8.82 miles

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 10.79 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.56 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.58 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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