Welcome to Ashington

Ashington is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Dorchester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Ashington is its beautiful church, St. Nicholas Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Ashington is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village shop is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of groceries and household items. The pub, The Fox Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drink. It is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Local Schools

School	Details
South West Regional Assessment Centre Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Gunner	Merley House Merley House Lane Merley House Events Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA 1202848099 School Website
Lockyer's Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Miss A Dufek	Blandford Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3HQ 1202692779 School Website
Corfe Hills School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr James Sankey	Higher Blandford Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 9BG 01202006666 School Website
Rushcombe First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Mahon	Hanham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 3PX 01202695722 School Website
Broadstone First School Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Wilks	Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AA 1202694376 School Website
Broadstone Middle School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Wilks	Dunyeats Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AE 01202696121 School Website
Henbury View First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Wall	Hillside Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3TR 1202659179 School Website
Merley First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Katharine Anstey	Oakley Straight Merley Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1SD 01202888455 School Website
Springdale First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Debbie Budden	Springdale Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 9BW 1202692700 School Website
Castle Court Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Luke Gollings	Knoll Lane Corfe Mullen Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 3RF 01202694438 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 3.81 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 4.24 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 4.51 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 5.02 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 5.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jwr Executive 01202 887117 17 Candys Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3EL 0.67 Miles
Scott's Private Hire 01202 650144 41 Rectory Avenue, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3EZ 1.04 Miles
Wimborne Minster Cars And Taxis Ltd 01202 888888 25 Henbury Rise, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3TE 1.10 Miles
Amerc Cars Ltd 01202 770777 19B Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ 1.16 Miles
Dolphin Radio Taxis 01202 777879 15B Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ 1.16 Miles
Brides Choice Cars 01202 691222 Petersyl/Brook Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3RD 1.20 Miles
Executive Travel 07825 250068 86 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AJ 1.44 Miles
Elite Cars 01202 658208 5 Gladelands Cl, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9JX 1.50 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 4 Bourne Court, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DF 1.63 Miles
East Dorset Cars Taxis 01202 889999 5 Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2AY 1.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh21 Higher Merley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh21 Phelipps Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Corfe Mullen Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Merley Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 Golf Pavillion No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh18 Lancaster Drive Roman Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 Higher Blandford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 Barry Gardens Lancaster Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Haywards Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Merley Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Hadleigh Practice 01202 692268	The Hadleigh Practice Hadleigh Hse, 20 Kirkway Broadstone Dorset BH18 8EE
The Harvey Practice 01202 697307	The Harvey Practice 18 Kirkway Broadstone Dorset BH18 8EE
The Magna Medical Centre	81 Merley Lane Merley Wimborne Dorset BH21 3BB
Quarterjack Surgery 01202 848262	Quarterjack Surgery Rodways Corner Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AP
Hadleigh Lodge	216A Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LN

Local Stores

Corfe Mullen - Towers Way
46 Wareham Road
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3LE
01202 690721
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Wimborne
SPAR
Dorchester Road
Wimborne
BH21 3HA
01202 882263
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Broadstone (Walton Lodge Vets)
3 Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AW 01202 747678 broadstone@medivet.co.uk Website 1.18 miles
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Hillside Veterinary Centre
116 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LH 01202 698899 mail@hillsidevets.co.uk Website 1.18 miles
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Lynwood Vets
Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 882101 alan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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Vets Now (Bournemouth)
Station Road Bournemouth Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 859933 bournemouthclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.38 miles

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Vetsmiths
14 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 119988 Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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Natterjacks Vet
Darby'S Corner 2 Waterloo Road Poole Dorset BH17 7LD 01202 051141 hellopoole@natterjacksvet.com Website 2.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 2.89 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 4.33 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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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 4.74 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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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 8.12 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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Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 9.84 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 10.03 miles

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