Welcome to Chalbury

Chalbury is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Wimborne Minster and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community. Chalbury is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions in Chalbury is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the nearby Chalbury Hill Fort, which is an ancient hill fort that dates back to the Iron Age. The fort offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for hiking and picnicking.

Chalbury is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events and festivals throughout the year. Overall, Chalbury is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Dorset.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 8.5°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Witchampton Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Hancock	Witchampton Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 5AP 01258840684 School Website
St James Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lawford	Gaunts Common Wimborne Dorset BH21 4JN 1258840669 School Website
Wimborne St Giles Church Of England First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Hill	Wimborne St Giles Wimborne Dorset BH21 5LX 1725517347 School Website
Dumpton School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Christian Saenger	Deans Grove House Deans Grove Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 7AF 01202883818 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Aided Middle School Colehill Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Darren Ayling	Colehill Lane Colehill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 7AB 01202883433 School Website
Wimborne First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hartley	Campanula Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 4FW 1202882532 School Website
Beaucroft Foundation School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Diane Makariou/Joseph Barnett Beaucroft School	Wimborne Road Colehill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 2SS 01202886083 School Website
Colehill First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Staddon	Pilford Heath Road Colehill Wimborne Dorset BH21 2LZ 1202882506 School Website
Queen Elizabeths School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Katie Boyes	Blandford Road Pamphill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 4DT 01202885233 School Website
Allenbourn Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Legge	East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL 1202886738 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 9.78 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 10.00 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 10.01 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 10.13 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 10.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C U Travel 01202 882988 41 Mallard Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2NL 3.99 Miles
Sunset Cars 01202 848483 540, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4ED 4.26 Miles
Colehill Taxis 01202 887077 44 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2QH 4.42 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 The Square, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 5PR 4.55 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 4 Bourne Court, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DF 4.60 Miles
Executravel R-R 01202 887821 25 Lawns Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2JP 4.60 Miles
Executive Travel 07825 250068 86 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AJ 4.79 Miles
Coastal Cabs 01202 896888 22 Haviland Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7RG 4.87 Miles
Taxi Buzz 01202 892858 10 Whittle Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7RU 4.94 Miles
East Dorset Cars Taxis 01202 889999 5 Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2AY 4.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh21 Hinton Martell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh21 Tower Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Witchampton Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh21 Holt Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Witchampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Gaunts Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Haythorne Horton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Manswood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 New Barn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Gaunts Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Walford Mill Medical Centre 01202 886999	Walford Mill Medical Ctre Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL
The Old Dispensary 01202 880786	The Old Dispensary 32 East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL
Rushmore House	67-71 Church Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RQ
The Verwood Surgery 01202 825353	The Verwood Surgery 15 Station Road Verwood Dorset BH31 7PY
The Cranborne Practice 01725 517272	The Surgery Pennys Lane, Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QE

Local Stores

Colehill
1 Smugglers Lane
Colehill
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 2RX
01202 883322
Store Website
3.99 miles

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SPAR Furzehill
Furzehill Village Stores
Smugglers Lane
Furzehill
Wimborne
BH21 4HB
01202 883022
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Old Barn Cottage Witchampton Wimborne Dorset BH21 5BX 01258 841 191 edc.acc.contact@gmail.com Website 2.43 miles

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Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Glebe Farm Parsonage Lane Wimborne St Giles Dorset BH21 5NR 01258 841191 reception@equinedentalclinic.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Dumbledore Vets Ltd
Westcroft Business Park Oakdene Drive Three Legged Cross Wimbourne Dorset BH21 6FQ hello@dumbledorevets.co.uk Website 4.43 miles
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Vetsmiths
14 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 119988 Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk Website 4.50 miles
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Pilgrims Veterinary Practice
5-7 Castle Street Cranborne Dorset BH21 5PZ 01725 551119 enquiries@pilgrimsvets.org.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Lynwood Vets
19 Station Road Verwood Dorset BH31 7PY 01202 826956 vets@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 4.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.04 miles

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River Avon Somerley Hampshire
This 5.5 Mile Route Takes You Across The Somerley Estate Nature Reserve Along A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Avon, Through Woodland And Back Down The Valley To To Retrace The Stretch Along The River. There Are Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Route To Suite Your Needs. The Bridge Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3PP 8.68 miles On The A338 Take The Turning Over Ibsley Bridge (Grid Ref Su 149 096) And Park On The Gravel Lay-By Just Over The Bridge.

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 8.87 miles

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Ibsley Plateau New Forest
This Walk Takes You Up Onto Ibsley Common With Its Stunning Views Out Over The Northern New Forest. At The Top Are The Remains Of A World War 2 Tracking Station And Its Air-Raid Shelter. There Are Boards Telling Its Story.The Marked Map Route Is 4.5 Miles, But There Are Numerous Paths At The Top, Allowing The Dog Walker To Pick A Route Of What Ever Length They Feel Up To. Unnamed Road Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3NF 10.00 miles Park At Grid Reference Su 172 088, Cross The Road And Climb The Hill Until You Meet The Main Path.

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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 10.04 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 10.56 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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Weather Forecast

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