Welcome to Ansty Cross

Ansty Cross is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the A354 road, which connects the towns of Salisbury and Weymouth. Ansty Cross is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. James' Church.

One of the main attractions in Ansty Cross is the nearby Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This stunning landscape is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Visitors can explore the area on foot or by bike, taking in the breathtaking views of rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and picturesque villages. The area is also home to a number of historic sites, including Iron Age hill forts and Roman settlements.

Ansty Cross is a peaceful and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, village hall, and pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a craft workshop. Ansty Cross is a great place to visit for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Cheselbourne Village School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Perry
Cheselbourne
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7NT
01258837306
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
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Waring
Droop
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2ED
01258817492
School Website
The Luccombe Hub
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-18
Head Teacher
Principal Henri Monier-Williams
Unit 12
East Luccombe Farm
Milton Abbas
Dorset
DT11 0BD
7930226886
School Website
Milborne St Andrew First School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Michelle Cheeseman
Hopsfield
Milborne St Andrew
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0JE
01258837362
School Website
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
Dunbury Church Of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Holly Doswell
Dolway Lane
Blandford Forum
Winterborne Whitechurch
Dorset
DT11 0AW
01258880501
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
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 Middle School Puddletown
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr Mike Hilborne
Puddletown
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8SA
01305848293
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton (Dorset)
Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
8.81 Miles
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
9.28 Miles
Dorchester South
Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
9.42 Miles
Dorchester West
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
9.52 Miles
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
10.93 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW
5.41 Miles
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
6.22 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
6.22 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages
01258 472112
Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ
7.04 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
7.10 Miles
Andy's Taxis
01258 480089
57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN
7.20 Miles
Sturminster Taxis
01258 472303
Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
7.33 Miles
Charlton Down Taxis
01305 757515
Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ
7.53 Miles
Riverside Taxis
01258 453553
52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN
7.93 Miles
Kens Kabs
01258 456136
27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD
8.05 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Ansty Po
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Dt2 Lower Ansty
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Dt2 Melcombe Bingham
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Dt2 Higher Ansty
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Dt11 Hilton
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Dt11 Skinners Farm
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Dt10 Mappowder
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Dt11 Wooland
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Dt11 Milton Abbas
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Dt11 Hill Lodge
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Dt2 Chebbard
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Milton Abbas Surgery
01258 880210
The Surgery
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum, Dorset
DT11 0AT
Milton Road Surgery
7 Milton Road Close
Milborne St Andrew
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0JY
Winterbourne Stickland
01258 880210
Pamela Hambro Hall
Winterborne Strickland
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0NN
Winterbourne Whitechurch
01258 880210
Village Hall
Dolway Lane
Winterbourne Whitechurch
Dorchester
Dorset
DT11 0AW
Puddletown Surgery
01305 848333
Puddletown Surgery
2A Athelhampton Road
Puddletown
Dorset
DT2 8FY
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Local Stores

Shillingstone - Blandford Road
Blandford Road
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QZ
01258 863634
Store Website
6.39 miles
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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
3.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery
Backwater
Puddletown
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8SD
01305 848 820
Website
5.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
7.06 miles
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Open at weekends

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
7.06 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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

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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BQ
01258 472293
info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk
Website
7.12 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

Dogs

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8ST
01258 472 160
admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
8.42 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
6.26 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
7.32 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside.
Dorchester
13.43 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.
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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
14.58 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
15.28 miles

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

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