Welcome to Droop

Droop Dorset is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village has a population of around 200 people and is surrounded by farmland and fields. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Droop Dorset has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, with a weekly market and annual fair. The market was held in the village square, which is still a focal point of the village today. The fair was held in the nearby fields and attracted people from all over the region. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community.

Despite its small size, Droop Dorset has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village hall is used for a variety of events, including concerts, plays, and community meetings. The pub, called The Droop Lion, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and local ales. The post office is a vital service for the village, providing a range of postal and banking services. Overall, Droop Dorset is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nigel Roberts
Bishops Caundle
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NQ
0 196323450
School Website
William Barnes Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Wrixon
Bridge Street
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BZ
01258472257
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
Cheselbourne Village School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Perry
Cheselbourne
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7NT
01258837306
School Website
Cerne Abbas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Duck Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7LA
01300341319
School Website
Sturminster Newton High School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Jason Davis
Bath Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1DT
01258472642
School Website
Yewstock School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Clive Padgett
Honeymead Lane
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1EW
01258472796
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
5.58 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
7.17 Miles
Thornford
Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT
7.65 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
8.01 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
8.97 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW
5.24 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages
01258 472112
Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ
5.41 Miles
Sturminster Taxis
01258 472303
Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
5.76 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge
01963 362303
20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY
5.92 Miles
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
6.57 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
6.57 Miles
Beaver Cabs Ltd
01935 816620
Sherborne Railway Station, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
7.16 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
7.32 Miles
H And H Cars
01935 817766
2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX
7.59 Miles
H And H Cars Ltd
01935 345001
2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX
7.59 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Pulham
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Dt10 Hazelbury Bryan
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Dt10 Droop
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Dt10 Kingston Hillview
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Dt9 Holwell
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Dt9 Crouch Hill
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Dt11 Skinners Farm
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Dt2 Duntish Oaks
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Dt9 Newlands Lane
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Dt2 Buckland Newton Village Hall
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Blackmore Vale Partnership
01258 474500
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Cerne Abbas Surgery
01300 341666
The Cerne Abbas Practice
51 Long St, Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7JG
Milton Abbas Surgery
01258 880210
The Surgery
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum, Dorset
DT11 0AT
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Local Stores

Sturminster - Station Road
Lower Market Way
Station Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BB
01258 473130
Store Website
5.46 miles
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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
1.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
5.63 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
5.63 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BQ
01258 472293
info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk
Website
5.68 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2SD
01963 251 772
info@sclaterequine.co.uk
Website
5.85 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street
Milborne Port
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5EP
01963 250255
enquiries@southillvets.co.uk
7.21 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
5.41 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like.
40 Nelson Way
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA21 5DZ
10.67 miles

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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
11.34 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes!
1 Church St
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA20 1HE
11.51 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
14.41 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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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
16.14 miles

Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon
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