Welcome to Char

Char Dorset is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the River Frome and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the country.

The village of Char Dorset is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural beauty. Visitors can take a stroll along the riverbank, explore the local woods and fields, or simply relax in one of the many quaint cafes and pubs that dot the village. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy, such as fishing, hiking, and cycling.

Despite its small size, Char Dorset has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. There are also several community events held throughout the year, such as the annual village fete and the Christmas market. The residents of Char Dorset are proud of their village and work hard to maintain its charm and character.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Charmouth Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Laura Cornish
Lower Sea Lane
Charmouth
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6LR
01297560591
School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lyme Regis
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Kiddle
Kings Way
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3DY
01297442623
School Website
The Woodroffe School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Doctor Daniel Watts
Uplyme Road
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3LX
01297442232
School Website
Mrs Ethelstons C Of E Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Katy Lyons
Pound Lane
Uplyme
Lyme Regis
Devon
DT7 3TT
01297442210
School Website
Marshwood C Of E Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Beare
Marshwood
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5QA
01297678224
School Website
Symondsbury Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Roberts
Symondsbury
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6HD
01308423502
School Website
Hawkchurch Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Threlfalll
Hawkchurch
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5XD
1297678331
School Website
Bridport, St Mary's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Batorska
Skilling Hill Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5LA
1308423065
School Website
Salway Ash Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Leif Overment
Salwayash
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5JE
01308488302
School Website
St Catherines Roman Catholic School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Terrey
Pymore Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3TR
01308423568
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Axminster
Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF
6.02 Miles
Crewkerne
Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL
10.17 Miles
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
13.74 Miles
Honiton
Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
13.97 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
17.03 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Floyds Taxis And Mini Buses
01297 560733
The Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PN
1.08 Miles
Craig's Taxis
01308 861000
1 Avery Cottage Axminster Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PA
1.31 Miles
Pete's Taxis
01308 488790
37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS
4.93 Miles
Tims Taxis
01308 488010
16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS
4.93 Miles
West Dorset Taxis
07876 798770
42 Flaxhayes, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DT
5.08 Miles
Abacus Taxis
01308 425555
3 Tannery Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TP
5.19 Miles
Acorn Taxis
01308 422422
3 Tannery Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TP
5.19 Miles
Bridport Taxis
01308 424252
223 Orchard Av, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5RJ
5.19 Miles
Pats Cabs
01308 424715
Unit 1A/Old Rope Walks/North Mills Trading Est, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE
5.27 Miles
Craig's Taxis
01308 861000
55 East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JX
5.43 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt6 Bellair Charmouth
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Dt6 Bridge Street
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Dt6 Charmouth Po
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Dt6 Lower Sea Lane
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Dt6 Whitechurch Canonicorum
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Dt6 Higher Sea Lane
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Dt6 Old Lyme Road
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Dt6 Five Bells
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Dt6 Wootton Fitzpaine
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Dt6 Morcombelake Po
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Dt6 Wood Farm Caravan Park
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Dt6 Ryall
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Dt7 Colway Gate
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Dt6 North Chideock
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Charmouth Branch
The Street
Charmouth
Bridport
DT6 6PE
Lyme Bay Medical Practice
01297 443399
Lyme Bay Medical Practice
Kent House Health Centre
Silver Street
Lyme Regis, Dorset
DT7 3HT
Ammonite Health Partnership
01308 412896
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
DT6 5BN
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Local Stores

Lyme Regis
38 Broad Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3QF
01297 442082
Store Website
2.79 miles
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SPAR Chideock
SPAR
Main Street
Chideock
Bridport
DT6 6JQ
01297 489584
Store Website
2.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Coombe Lane
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5AX
01297 630500
reception@axvets.co.uk
Website
5.76 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Bredy Veterinary Centre
Sea Road North
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4RR
01308 456 771
bredyvets@bredyvets.co.uk
Website
5.85 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

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Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic
Corbin Way
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3UX
01308 456808
haydon@haydonvets.com
Website
5.90 miles
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Open at weekends

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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Summerleaze Farm
Gammonds Hill
Kilmington
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7RA
01935 83682
office@synergyfarmhealth.com
Website
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Summerleaze Vets Ltd
Summerleaze Farm
Gammons Hill
Kilmington
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7RA
01297 304007
summerleaze@summerleaze-vets.co.uk
Website
7.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cattle

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

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Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery
Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB
01308 862 312
beaminster@medivet.co.uk
Website
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Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :(
Langdon Ln
Lancashire
2.10 miles

From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!
Location
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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife.
DT6 6JW
2.54 miles

From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.
West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From.
The Chapel On The Beach
W Bay Rd
West Bay
Bridport
DT6 4EN
5.66 miles

Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.
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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities.
West Street
Lancashire
14.16 miles

Plenty Of Parking
Location
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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln
Lancashire
14.93 miles

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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside.
Dorchester
15.16 miles

If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.
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