Welcome to Alton Pancras

Alton Pancras is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Dorset Downs, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Alton Pancras has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Pancras Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive Norman architecture. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character.

Despite its small size, Alton Pancras has a strong sense of community, with a village hall and a local pub, The Hare and Hounds. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of local ales and ciders. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring the community together and attract visitors from further afield.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.6°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Piddle Valley Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Browne	Piddletrenthide Dorchester Dorset DT2 7QL 01300348219 School Website
Buckland Newton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Sales	Buckland Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 7BY 1300345393 School Website
Cerne Abbas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Cresswell	Duck Street Dorchester Dorset DT2 7LA 01300341319 School Website
Cheselbourne Village School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Perry	Cheselbourne Dorchester Dorset DT2 7NT 01258837306 School Website
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Waring	Droop Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2ED 01258817492 School Website
Puddletown Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hunwick	Dorchester Road Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8FZ 01305848206 School Website
St Marys Church Of England First School Charminster Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Homer	West Hill Charminster Dorchester Dorset DT2 9RD 01305263880 School Website
Milton Abbey School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Judith Fremont-Barnes	Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0BZ 01258880484 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Middle School Puddletown Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mike Hilborne	Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SA 01305848293 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nigel Roberts	Bishops Caundle Sherborne Dorset DT9 5NQ 0 196323450 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 6.67 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 6.88 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 7.51 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 7.63 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 8.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 4.83 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 6.00 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 7.20 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 7.21 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 7.21 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 7.24 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.40 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.40 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.40 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 7.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Alton Pancras Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Plush Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Higher Tything Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Henley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Piddletrenthide Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Newton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Buckland New Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Buckland Newton Village Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Cerne Abbas Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Port Knap Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Harris Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Duntish Oaks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Lackington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Upcerne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Minterne Magna Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cerne Abbas Surgery 01300 341666	The Cerne Abbas Practice 51 Long St, Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7JG
Puddletown Surgery 01305 848333	Puddletown Surgery 2A Athelhampton Road Puddletown Dorset DT2 8FY
Milton Abbas Surgery 01258 880210	The Surgery Catherines Well Milton Abbas Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0AT
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)	Pound Piece Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0DB
Milton Road Surgery	7 Milton Road Close Milborne St Andrew Blandford Dorset DT11 0JY

Local Stores

Dorchester
Trinity Square
Wadham
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1TT
01305 257046
Store Website
7.34 miles

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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holnest Park Equine Limited
Green Lane Farm Glanvilles Wootton Sherborne Dorset DT9 5PY 07930 150269 paul-legerton@tiscali.co.uk Website 4.68 miles

Animals Treated
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Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 5.96 miles
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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 6.78 miles

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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 7.44 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 7.66 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 7.98 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route. 10 Abbey St Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JQ 2.12 miles

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The Throop Loop
A Fabulous Short One-Mile Roundtrip Walk From The Hamlet Of Throop To Turners Puddle And Returning Via A Different Path To Throop. 99% Off-Road. In That Short Distance There Are Four Great Places For A Paddle Or A Swim In The River Piddle! Roadside Parking At Postcode Dt2 7Jd 3 Throop Hollow Dorchester DT2 7JD 9.71 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

Location what3words drape.dusters.porridge

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 10.46 miles If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.

Location what3words toys.logbook.knots

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 12.05 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 12.39 miles

Location what3words pine.foam.chat

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 14.62 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-14.8°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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