Welcome to Allen

Allen is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The village is known for its quaint charm and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Despite its small size, Allen has a rich history and is home to several historic landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. James' Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the main attractions of Allen is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and meadows, dotted with wildflowers and grazing livestock. The nearby River Stour provides a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and picnicking, while the nearby Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers miles of scenic hiking trails and breathtaking views. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors or simply relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere, Allen is the perfect place to do it.

Despite its rural location, Allen is well-connected to the rest of Dorset and beyond. The village is just a short drive from the bustling market town of Shaftesbury, which offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and amenities. The nearby A350 provides easy access to the cities of Bristol and Bath, as well as the stunning Jurassic Coastline. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a base from which to explore the wider area, Allen is the perfect place to call home.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Witchampton Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Hancock	Witchampton Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 5AP 01258840684 School Website
St James Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lawford	Gaunts Common Wimborne Dorset BH21 4JN 1258840669 School Website
Dumpton School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Christian Saenger	Deans Grove House Deans Grove Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 7AF 01202883818 School Website
Queen Elizabeths School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Katie Boyes	Blandford Road Pamphill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 4DT 01202885233 School Website
Wimborne First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hartley	Campanula Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 4FW 1202882532 School Website
Pamphill Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Michael Wheeler	Pamphill Green Wimborne Dorset BH21 4EE 1202883008 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Aided Middle School Colehill Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Darren Ayling	Colehill Lane Colehill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 7AB 01202883433 School Website
Allenbourn Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Legge	East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL 1202886738 School Website
Beaucroft Foundation School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Diane Makariou/Joseph Barnett Beaucroft School	Wimborne Road Colehill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 2SS 01202886083 School Website
St Johns Church Of England First School Wimborne Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Reeves-Smith	St John's Hill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1BX 01202883675 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 9.09 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 9.64 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 9.71 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 9.88 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 10.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sunset Cars 01202 848483 540, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4ED 3.46 Miles
C U Travel 01202 882988 41 Mallard Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2NL 4.05 Miles
Colehill Taxis 01202 887077 44 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2QH 4.11 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 4 Bourne Court, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DF 4.28 Miles
Executive Travel 07825 250068 86 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AJ 4.44 Miles
East Dorset Cars Taxis 01202 889999 5 Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2AY 4.71 Miles
Executravel R-R 01202 887821 25 Lawns Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2JP 4.71 Miles
Southern Comfort Travel 01258 857011 21 King's Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4BJ 4.81 Miles
Colehill And Wimborne Radio Cabs 01202 888810 7 Ball's Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4BG 4.86 Miles
Jwr Executive 01202 887117 17 Candys Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3EL 4.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh21 Witchampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Witchampton Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Hinton Martell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh21 Gaunts Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Gaunts Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Tower Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Crichel Bakery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Holt Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Horton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Amen Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Walford Mill Medical Centre 01202 886999	Walford Mill Medical Ctre Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL
The Old Dispensary 01202 880786	The Old Dispensary 32 East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL
Quarterjack Surgery 01202 848262	Quarterjack Surgery Rodways Corner Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AP
Blandford Medical Centre	Blandford Medical Centre Blandford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8RH
Sturminster Marshall Branch Surgery	Memorial Hall Christchurch Close Sturminster Marshall Wimborne Dorset BH21 4DH

Local Stores

Colehill
1 Smugglers Lane
Colehill
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 2RX
01202 883322
Store Website
3.95 miles

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SPAR Furzehill
Furzehill Village Stores
Smugglers Lane
Furzehill
Wimborne
BH21 4HB
01202 883022
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Old Barn Cottage Witchampton Wimborne Dorset BH21 5BX 01258 841 191 edc.acc.contact@gmail.com Website 1.09 miles

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Vetsmiths
14 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 119988 Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk Website 4.06 miles
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Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Glebe Farm Parsonage Lane Wimborne St Giles Dorset BH21 5NR 01258 841191 reception@equinedentalclinic.co.uk Website 4.51 miles

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Lynwood Vets
Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 882101 alan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 4.65 miles
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Vets Now (Bournemouth)
Station Road Bournemouth Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 859933 bournemouthclinic@vets-now.com Website 4.65 miles

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Ferndown Family Vets
353 Wimborne Road West Stapehill Ferndown Dorset BH21 7NW 01202 877811 info@ferndownfamilyvets.co.uk Website 5.39 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 8.21 miles

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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 8.91 miles

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Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused. 90 Parkstone Rd Poole BH15 2QE 9.65 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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River Avon Somerley Hampshire
This 5.5 Mile Route Takes You Across The Somerley Estate Nature Reserve Along A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Avon, Through Woodland And Back Down The Valley To To Retrace The Stretch Along The River. There Are Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Route To Suite Your Needs. The Bridge Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3PP 10.00 miles On The A338 Take The Turning Over Ibsley Bridge (Grid Ref Su 149 096) And Park On The Gravel Lay-By Just Over The Bridge.

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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area 68 Catalina Dr Poole BH15 1TQ 10.11 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

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Ibsley Plateau New Forest
This Walk Takes You Up Onto Ibsley Common With Its Stunning Views Out Over The Northern New Forest. At The Top Are The Remains Of A World War 2 Tracking Station And Its Air-Raid Shelter. There Are Boards Telling Its Story.The Marked Map Route Is 4.5 Miles, But There Are Numerous Paths At The Top, Allowing The Dog Walker To Pick A Route Of What Ever Length They Feel Up To. Unnamed Road Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3NF 11.29 miles Park At Grid Reference Su 172 088, Cross The Road And Climb The Hill Until You Meet The Main Path.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.8°C	15.6°C	14.1°C	13.2°C	14.9°C	16.1°C	17.6°C	19.5°C	22.1°C	23.1°C	19.3°C	16.9°C
Feels Like	17.8°C	15°C	12.7°C	11.4°C	14°C	15.9°C	17.6°C	19.5°C	22.7°C	24.5°C	19.3°C	16.9°C

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	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	15.6°C	15.3°C	14.8°C	13.8°C	14.4°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	17.8°C	19.3°C	19°C	17.7°C	17.6°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	15.4°C	14.4°C	12.9°C	13.4°C	15.9°C	16.5°C	17.8°C	19.3°C	19°C	17.7°C	17.6°C

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Temp	15.9°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°C
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