Welcome to Cheselbourne

Cheselbourne is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Dorset Downs, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Cheselbourne is a picturesque village with a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, which makes it an ideal location for those who enjoy the great outdoors.

The village of Cheselbourne has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Martin's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. Cheselbourne also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to the village's charm and character.

Cheselbourne is a close-knit community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a popular pub, The Rivers Arms, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. The village also has a village hall, which hosts a range of events, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings. Cheselbourne is a peaceful and tranquil village, which offers a relaxed way of life for those who choose to call it home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cheselbourne Village School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Perry	Cheselbourne Dorchester Dorset DT2 7NT 01258837306 School Website
Milborne St Andrew First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cheeseman	Hopsfield Milborne St Andrew Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0JE 01258837362 School Website
Milton Abbey School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Judith Fremont-Barnes	Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0BZ 01258880484 School Website
Piddle Valley Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Browne	Piddletrenthide Dorchester Dorset DT2 7QL 01300348219 School Website
Puddletown Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hunwick	Dorchester Road Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8FZ 01305848206 School Website
The Luccombe Hub Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Principal Henri Monier-Williams	Unit 12 East Luccombe Farm Milton Abbas Dorset DT11 0BD 7930226886 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Middle School Puddletown Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mike Hilborne	Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SA 01305848293 School Website
Dunbury Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Holly Doswell	Dolway Lane Blandford Forum Winterborne Whitechurch Dorset DT11 0AW 01258880501 School Website
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Waring	Droop Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2ED 01258817492 School Website
Buckland Newton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Sales	Buckland Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 7BY 1300345393 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 6.86 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 7.54 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 7.69 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 9.71 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 10.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 6.02 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 6.63 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 7.04 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 7.11 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.37 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.37 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.37 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW 7.39 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 7.48 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 7.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Cheselbourne The School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Milborne Wood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Milborne St Andrew Po Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Milton Road Surgery	7 Milton Road Close Milborne St Andrew Blandford Dorset DT11 0JY
Milton Abbas Surgery 01258 880210	The Surgery Catherines Well Milton Abbas Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0AT
Puddletown Surgery 01305 848333	Puddletown Surgery 2A Athelhampton Road Puddletown Dorset DT2 8FY
Winterbourne Whitechurch 01258 880210	Village Hall Dolway Lane Winterbourne Whitechurch Dorchester Dorset DT11 0AW
Winterbourne Stickland 01258 880210	Pamela Hambro Hall Winterborne Strickland Blandford Dorset DT11 0NN

Local Stores

Crossways - Warmwell Road
11 Warmwell Road
Crossways
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8BS
01305 853081
Store Website
7.21 miles

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SPAR Puddletown
27 High Street
Puddletown
DT2 8RT
01305 848235
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 3.39 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 7.33 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 7.67 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 8.05 miles


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Holnest Park Equine Limited
Green Lane Farm Glanvilles Wootton Sherborne Dorset DT9 5PY 07930 150269 paul-legerton@tiscali.co.uk Website 8.07 miles

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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 8.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 5.95 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 11.81 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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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 13.96 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

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 15.01 miles

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Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.11 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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