Welcome to Burton

Burton Dorset is a small town located in the county of Dorset, England. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic buildings, and vibrant community. The town is situated on the River Stour, which adds to its charm and beauty. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and has been inhabited by various cultures over the centuries.

One of the most notable landmarks in Burton Dorset is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a fine example of Norman architecture and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows. Another landmark in the town is the Burton Bradstock Mill, which was built in the 18th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The town also has a number of pubs, restaurants, and cafes, which offer a variety of cuisines and drinks.

Burton Dorset is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The town also has a number of festivals and events throughout the year, which attract visitors from all over the world. Overall, Burton Dorset is a charming and welcoming town that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 14°C

Feels Like: 12.8°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Timmings	Campbell Road Burton Christchurch Dorset BH23 7JY 01202482588 School Website
Twynham Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon Chapple	Marsh Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 2NH 1202026065 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Christchurch Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Elizabeth Rippon	Dorset Road Somerford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3DA 01202485976 School Website
Somerford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frampton	Draper Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AS 01202485436 School Website
The Stable School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Ms Beth Whittaker	12 Dudmoor Farm Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 6AQ 1202116274
Christchurch Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Duncan Baxter	Addiscombe Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AE 01202485851 School Website
Christchurch Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Fuller	Clarendon Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AA 1202485579 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 Community Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pope	Queen's Road Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HH 01202488142 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 1.30 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 2.26 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 3.06 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 4.67 Miles

New Milton Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS 4.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Christchurch Taxis Chritax Ltd 01202 470000 Briar Park Business Centre, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HQ 0.23 Miles
James The Chauffeur 01202 478038 17 Barlands Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HN 0.27 Miles
Brian Private Hire 01202 474947 42 Knowles Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DU 0.95 Miles
Priory Cabs 01202 474444 22 Fairmile Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2LJ 1.24 Miles
Airports 247 01202 381516 77A Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 1.26 Miles
Christchurch Area Taxis 01202 474424 77A Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 1.26 Miles
Wades Taxis 0800 389 6753 77 Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 1.26 Miles
Christchurch Radio Cabs 01202 484848 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 1.30 Miles
Amerc Cars Ltd 01202 770777 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 1.30 Miles
Parker Cars 07971 561004 2 Elderberry Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3RN 1.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh23 Burton Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:01:04 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Burton Park Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Winkton Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Martinshill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Staple Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Winkton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Normandy Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Hunt Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Bingham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Southey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Lincoln Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christchurch Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Fairmile Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Purewell Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Salisbury Arms No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burton Medical Centre	123 Salisbury Road Burton Christchurch Dorset BH23 7JN
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

Local Stores

Christchurch - Fairmile Road
202 Fairmile Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2LP
01202 488017
Store Website
1.25 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic
1A Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ 01202 499622 magnoliahousevets@gmail.com Website 1.04 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Veterinary Hospital 59 Purewell Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EN 01202 484466 info@prioryvetgroup.com 1.22 miles

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The Pet Practice
63 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3QA 01202 473444 christchurch@petpractice.co.uk Website 1.23 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 1.55 miles
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Medivet Christchurch (Best Friends Vets)
Best Friends Veterinary Surgery 14 Marlow Drive St Catherines Hill Christchurch Dorset BH23 2RR 01202 485880 christchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Clinic
161 Tuckton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3LA 01202 431417 2.06 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 1.98 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

Location what3words flames.quick.mason

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 2.35 miles

Location what3words units.button.reef

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 2.36 miles

Location what3words drive.match.sofa

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 2.49 miles

Location what3words notion.props.track

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 4.41 miles

Location what3words postcard.spice.viewer

Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 4.82 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	22.4°C	26.9°C	28°C	27.9°C	27°C	25.4°C	23.8°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	24°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	29.7°C	28.9°C	27.2°C	25.7°C

Wednesday	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	22.2°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	26°C	28.7°C	29.9°C	29.9°C	29°C	27.1°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	28.8°C	31.7°C	33.1°C	33.1°C	32°C	29.6°C	26.9°C

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Feels Like	26.8°C	26.6°C	26.5°C	26.4°C	27.8°C	30.6°C	34.2°C	35.5°C	35.3°C	34.4°C	32°C	29°C

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