Welcome to Borough The

Borough The Dorset is a small town located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the River Stour and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic architecture. The town has a population of around 20,000 people and is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Jurassic Coast and the New Forest National Park.

One of the main attractions in Borough The Dorset is the 12th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction is the Borough Gardens, which is a public park that features a bandstand, a fountain, and a variety of flowers and trees. The park is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor concerts during the summer months.

Borough The Dorset is also home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy a range of local and international cuisine, as well as browse through unique gifts and souvenirs. The town also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a food festival, a music festival, and a Christmas market. Overall, Borough The Dorset is a charming town that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Dorset.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Priory Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Paul Ruffle	Wick Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1HX 01202484105 School Website
Twynham School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Jy Taylor	Sopers Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1JF 01202486237 School Website
Mudeford Community Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pope	Queen's Road Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HH 01202488142 School Website
Christchurch Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Philip Gavin	29 Stour Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PJ 01202471410 School Website
Mudeford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Partridge	Mudeford Lane Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HP 01202473217 School Website
Somerford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frampton	Draper Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AS 01202485436 School Website
Christchurch Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Fuller	Clarendon Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AA 1202485579 School Website
The Grange School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jy Taylor	Redvers Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AU 01202486536 School Website
Christchurch Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Duncan Baxter	Addiscombe Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AE 01202485851 School Website
St Katharines Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola St John	Rolls Drive Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 4NA 01202426663 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 0.67 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 2.47 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 2.76 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 4.17 Miles

New Milton Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS 5.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brian Private Hire 01202 474947 42 Knowles Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DU 0.57 Miles
Christchurch Radio Cabs 01202 484848 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 0.66 Miles
Amerc Cars Ltd 01202 770777 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 0.66 Miles
Priory Cabs 01202 474444 22 Fairmile Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2LJ 0.77 Miles
Airports 247 01202 381516 77A Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 0.80 Miles
Christchurch Area Taxis 01202 474424 77A Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 0.80 Miles
Wades Taxis 0800 389 6753 77 Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 0.80 Miles
Airport Services 01202 475160 39 Foxwood Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3JZ 0.80 Miles
Moore's Cars 01202 487277 39 Foxwood Av, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3JZ 0.80 Miles
Parker Cars 07971 561004 2 Elderberry Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3RN 0.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh23 Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Salisbury Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh23 High Street Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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St Margarets Avenus Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaconsfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Beaconsfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Purewell Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Normandy Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Purewell Cross Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:01:09 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Bargates Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Bingham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barn Surgery	1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AF
Christchurch Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Christchurch Medical Practice 1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch BH23 3AF
Christchurch Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch BH23 3AF
Christchurch Medical Practice 01202 481901	Christchurch Medical Prac 1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AF
Farmhouse Surgery 01202 488487	Christchurch Med Centre 1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AF

Local Stores

Belle Vue Road
143 Belle Vue Road
Southbourne
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 3EN
01202 430338
Store Website
1.12 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Christchurch
58 Barrack Road
Christchurch
BH23 1PQ
01202 476382
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Veterinary Hospital 59 Purewell Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EN 01202 484466 info@prioryvetgroup.com 0.28 miles

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Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic
1A Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ 01202 499622 magnoliahousevets@gmail.com Website 0.30 miles
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The Pet Practice
63 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3QA 01202 473444 christchurch@petpractice.co.uk Website 0.72 miles

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Companion Care (Christchurch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Christchurch&Nbsp;Retail&Nbsp;Park Barrack Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BN 01202 479 170 christchurch@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Clinic
161 Tuckton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3LA 01202 431417 1.06 miles
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Natterjacks Vet
The Old Bank Building 1138-1140 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DY 01202 427404 hellobournemouth@natterjacksvet.com Website 1.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.95 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 1.02 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 1.03 miles

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Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dogs, There Is Access To Woods, A Dog Friendly Beach And A Café For Afterwards. You Can Do A Short Walk In The Grounds, Maybe Add On The Woods That Can Be Accessed From The Castle Garden. We Do The Long Walk Either Along The Sandy Beach Towards Mudeford Or We Take One Of Paths That Wind Their Way Along Towards The Shops At Highcliffe. Although Usually Busy This Is A Delightfully Rural Location With Great Views Across To The Needles On A Clear Day. Our Dogs Love The Dog Friendly Bays Which Are Clearly Marked. 39 Rothesay Dr Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 4LD 2.42 miles

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Barton On Sea New Milton
This Is A Nice Walk For Your Dog If They Fancy A Swim! We Have Never Left Here With A Dry Dog Yet! There Is A Lot Of Parking At The Top Of The Cliff, Either On The Roadside Of Marine Drive, Or In The Actual Car Park. You Can Access The Beach By Following The Pathway Down Around, Past The Cafe. The Beach Is Pretty Much Pebbles, But You Might Fin The Odd Bit Of Sand. Picking Up After Your Dog Is A Must, Especially As The Beach Is Used By Families &Amp; Children. Plenty Of Coastline To Take In, So You Can Really Make This A Long Or Short Walk, Its Up To You! 7 Marine Dr Barton On Sea 4.44 miles

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Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 6.09 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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