Welcome to Bedchester

Bedchester is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, friendly locals, and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bedchester is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in the village is the Bedchester Castle, which was built in the 11th century and is now a ruin. The castle is a popular spot for picnics and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Bedchester is also home to a number of charming pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine and refreshing drinks. The village is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a relaxing break in the countryside. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to unwind, Bedchester is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Debbie Brown
West Street
Fontmell Magna
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 0PF
1747811500
Clayesmore School
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Mr Jo Thomson
Iwerne Minster
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8LL
01747813222
School Website
Clayesmore Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr Jo Thomson
Iwerne Minster
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8PH
01747811707
School Website
The Abbey C Of E Va Primary School Shaftesbury
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Michael Salisbury
St James's Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8HQ
01747852620
School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Child Okeford
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Jill Watson
Station Road
Child Okeford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8EL
1258860581
School Website
Shaftesbury School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Donna London-Hill
Salisbury Road
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8ER
01747854498
School Website
Stower Provost Community School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ailsa Boardman-Hirst
Woodville Stour Provost
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 5LX
01747838370
School Website
Shaftesbury Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Lavis
Wincombe Lane
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8PZ
01747852901
School Website
Coombe House School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-19
Head Teacher
Mr Darren Harte
Dorset Centre Of Excellence
Donhead St Mary
Shaftesbury
SP7 9LP
1747449820
Hanford School
Other Independent School
Ages:7-13
Head Teacher
Mr Rory W R Johnston
Childe Okeford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8HN
01258860219
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset)
Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
5.97 Miles
Tisbury
Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT
9.23 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
9.47 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
13.19 Miles
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
13.86 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Lady
07990 788882
9 Denham Drive, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AJ
1.78 Miles
Orchard Cars
01258 472395
9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ
1.91 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
3.38 Miles
Call A Cab
01747 858889
Taxi Rank, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JG
3.39 Miles
Hansom Cabs
01747 852020
25F Longmead, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PL
3.72 Miles
Country Cars
01747 850950
2 St. Lawrence Cr, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8EG
3.96 Miles
Vip Travel
01747 855009
15 Blackmore Rd, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD
4.07 Miles
Hine's Taxi
01747 858889
1 Blackmore Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD
4.07 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
4.23 Miles
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
4.23 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bedchester Cross Roads
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Pipers Mill
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Orchard Close
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Fontmell Magna Post Office
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Twyford
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Fontmell Magna
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Dt11 Sutton Waldron
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Angel Face Cottage Hartgrove
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Compton Abbas
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Lower East Orchard
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East Orchard
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Dt11 Farrington
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East Compton
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Guys Marsh
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West Orchard
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Fontmell Magna Surgery
West Street
Fontmell Magna
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 0PF
The Surgery
Upper St
Child Oakford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8EF
Abbey View Medical Centre
Salisbury Road
Shaftesbury
SP7 8DH
Marnhull Surgery
Church Hill
Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1PU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
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Local Stores

Beaufoy Close
Beaufoy Close
The Sycamores
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8PT
01747 858393
Store Website
3.68 miles
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The Cross Stores
Child Okeford
DT11 8ED
01258 861445
Store Website
3.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8PL
01747 852 064
mail@longmeadvets.co.uk
Website
3.75 miles
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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BQ
01258 472293
info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk
Website
4.27 miles
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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
4.31 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
4.31 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Wincombe Centre
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 9QJ
01747 850500
admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
4.32 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

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Southill Vets Ltd
Unit 1
Kingsmead Business Park
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 5FB
01747 835333
enquiries@southillvets.co.uk
Website
5.34 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop.
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
10.18 miles

15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.
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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
11.53 miles

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too!
King Alfred'S Tower Car Park
Tower Road
Lancashire
12.79 miles

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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
15.19 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
15.23 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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Shearwater Lake Wiltshire
Easy To Find If You Know Warminster, It's The First Time We've Been And My Husband, Myself And Two Dogs Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Took A While To Figure Out Where The Dogs To Be Let Of There Leads As They Aren't Allowed Around The Main Lake Because Of People Fishing, However There Are Other Areas In Which The Dogs Can Have A Good Splash About. Lovely Scenery Of The Main Lake And Surrounding Forest. You Can Hire Boats And Take On The Lake, Have A Nice Bike Ride Around (Which We Are Planning) Or Just Enjoy The Walk. Would Recommend For Any Age. Lovely Afternoon Out.
106 Clay St
Warminster
BA12 8AF
15.28 miles

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