Welcome to Arne

Arne is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Isle of Purbeck, overlooking Poole Harbour. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green forests, and picturesque countryside. Arne is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds, deer, and other animals. The village is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to explore the area's many hiking trails, nature reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries.

One of the most popular attractions in Arne is the RSPB Arne Nature Reserve. This 565-hectare reserve is home to a wide variety of birds, including the Dartford warbler, nightjar, and woodlark. The reserve also features a network of walking trails, which wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also take part in guided walks and birdwatching tours, led by knowledgeable local experts.

Another popular attraction in Arne is the St. Nicholas Church. This historic church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a rare 17th-century pulpit. Visitors can explore the church and learn about its fascinating history, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings and stunning views of the countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 24.2°C

Feels Like: 25.8°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Hamworthy Park Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Hill	Ashmore Crescent Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4DG 1202677870 School Website
Twin Sails Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Hill	Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4AX 1202672377 School Website
Carter Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Chris Phillips	Blandford Close Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4BQ 01202676789 School Website
The Quay School Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Arnold	Harbourside Campus Turlin Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH16 5AH 01202716910 School Website
Bayside Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Vernon	Turlin Road Turlin Moor Poole Dorset BH16 5AH 1202685459 School Website
Sandford St Martins Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Beveridge	Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7AJ 01929552949 School Website
Old Town Infant School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Gubbins	Green Road Poole Dorset BH15 1QB 1202673966 School Website
Upton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Churchill	Guest Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5LQ 1202622367 School Website
Upton Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Collins	St Martin's Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5NQ 1202622649 School Website
Yarrells Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Sally Moulton	Yarrells House Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5EU 01202622229 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 2.39 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 2.50 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 3.10 Miles

Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 3.27 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 4.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Cars 01929 550123 11 Cherry Close, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7QN 2.61 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 2.99 Miles
A And C Taxis 01929 556758 St. Johns Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LZ 3.08 Miles
Kings Kabs 01929 554223 23 Folly La, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HH 3.09 Miles
W B M Cars 01929 552588 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AE 3.22 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6040 Walking Field Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1RZ 3.24 Miles
County Taxis 01929 553835 56 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JZ 3.26 Miles
Richard's Taxis 01929 556575 23 Stour Dr, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EW 3.28 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01929 553091 85 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EG 3.29 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Poole 01202 666822 76 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BZ 3.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh15 Napier Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Lulworth Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Rockley Sands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Samson Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Egmont Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Holton Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holton Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 235 Blandford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Blandford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Hamworthy Junction Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh16 Turlin Moor Po Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Woodlands Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Condor Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Dawkins Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Symes Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Medical Centre	Medical Centre Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4NQ
Poole Ferry Port - North Lounge Passenger Terminal - Covid Local Vaccination Service	New Harbour Road Poole BH15 4AQ
The Adam Practice - Hamworthy Surgery	306 Blandford Road Poole Dorset BH15 4JQ
The Adam Practice 01202 679234	306 Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4JQ
Sandford Surgery 01929 554493	Sandford Surgery Tyneham Close, Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7BQ

Local Stores

Hamworthy New
200-204 Blandford Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4BH
01202 672170
Store Website
2.19 miles

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SPAR Turlin Road
189 Turlin Road
Poole
BH16 5AQ
01202 669922
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynwood Vets
Unit 9 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 552692 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 2.99 miles

Animals Treated
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Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
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Pet Health Partnership
Upton Veterinary Centre 6 The Parade Moorland Way, Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5JS 01202 624140 upton@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 3.20 miles
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Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Wessex Gate Retail Park Broadstone Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TE 01202 677 675 poole@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.58 miles

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The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3ER 01202 649999 poole@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3EF 01202 602766 oakdale@medivet.co.uk Website 3.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 1.83 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

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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 3.25 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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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 3.42 miles

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 3.75 miles

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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills. BH20 5EZ 3.84 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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 3.86 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Weather Forecast

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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.1°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°C

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

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°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	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	25.4°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26°C

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