Welcome to Charminster

Charminster is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles north of the town of Dorchester and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Charminster is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 15th-century tower, and a stunning stained glass window. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Charminster is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The pub, called The Gamekeeper, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a sports field, which is used for a variety of community events throughout the year.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Church Of England First School Charminster Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Homer	West Hill Charminster Dorchester Dorset DT2 9RD 01305263880 School Website
Damers First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Smith	Liscombe Street Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3DF 1305264924 School Website
The Thomas Hardye School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr N St J F Rutherford	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305266064 School Website
Dorchester Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Pluck	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS 01305265651 School Website
Sunninghill Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Newberry	South Court South Walks Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1EB 01305262306 School Website
The Prince Of Wales School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Gary Spracklen	Maiden Castle Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HH 01305257120 School Website
St Marys Catholic First School Dorchester Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fearn	Lucetta Lane Dorchester Dorset DT1 2DD 01305262258 School Website
St Osmund's Church Of England Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Saira Sawtell	Barnes Way Dorchester DT1 2DZ 1305262897 School Website
Manor Park Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Pallister	Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 1305268741
Dorset Studio School Studio Schools Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Dr Annetta Minard	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PX 01305443600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 1.49 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 1.82 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 5.83 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 5.96 Miles

Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 6.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 0.25 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 1.15 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 1.19 Miles
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 1.34 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 1.56 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.61 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.61 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.61 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 1.64 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 1.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Pound Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charminster Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Cocklands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Broken Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Sodern Charminster Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Whitfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Burton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Normandy Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Poundbury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Grove Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dt1 Grove Road Trading Est West Mill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Bradford Peverell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Mother Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Ash Hill Stratton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Wessex Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Poundbury Doctors Surgery 01305 251128	Poundbury Doctors Surgery 3 Frederick Treves House Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
The Prince Of Wales Surgery 01305 250989	Prince Of Wales Rd Surg. 2 Frederick Treves House St John Way, Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
Atrium Health Centre 01305 251545	Atrium Health Centre 7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR

Local Stores

Dorchester
Trinity Square
Wadham
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1TT
01305 257046
Store Website
1.56 miles

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SPAR The Grove
The Grove
Dorchester
DT1 1XU
01305 259663
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 1.53 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 1.71 miles
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Dorchester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Weymouth Avenue Retail Park Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2RY 01305 268 794 dorchester@vets4pets.com 2.13 miles


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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 2.30 miles
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Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Whitcombe Racing Stables Whitcombe Down Road Dorchester Dorset DT2 8NY 01305 262295 enquiries@dorsetequine.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 3.90 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 4.95 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.

Location what3words toys.logbook.knots

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 5.67 miles

Location what3words tungsten.grounded.uniforms

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 8.63 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

Location what3words stamp.full.spirit

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 9.25 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

Location what3words drape.dusters.porridge

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 13.46 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.

Location what3words seasonal.sailed.greed

Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 16.09 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-12.8°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	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	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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