Welcome to Elm Hill

Elm Hill is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Elm Hill is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the natural beauty of the English countryside.

The village of Elm Hill has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was an important trading center during the Middle Ages and was home to many wealthy merchants. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Elm Hill 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 countryside, which is home to many walking trails and scenic viewpoints. Overall, Elm Hill is a charming village that is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -0.9°C

Feels Like: -3.7°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns Church Of England First School Wimborne Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Reeves-Smith	St John's Hill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1BX 01202883675 School Website
Allenbourn Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Legge	East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL 1202886738 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
Merley First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Katharine Anstey	Oakley Straight Merley Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1SD 01202888455 School Website
South West Regional Assessment Centre Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Gunner	Merley House Merley House Lane Merley House Events Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA 1202848099 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
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
Queen Elizabeths School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Katie Boyes	Blandford Road Pamphill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 4DT 01202885233 School Website
Canford School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ben Vessey	Canford Magna Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 3AD 01202841254 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 5.25 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 5.36 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 5.44 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 5.53 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 7.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Executive Travel 07825 250068 86 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AJ 0.09 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 4 Bourne Court, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DF 0.11 Miles
Colehill Taxis 01202 887077 44 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2QH 0.29 Miles
East Dorset Cars Taxis 01202 889999 5 Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2AY 0.46 Miles
C U Travel 01202 882988 41 Mallard Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2NL 1.37 Miles
Executravel R-R 01202 887821 25 Lawns Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2JP 1.52 Miles
Jwr Executive 01202 887117 17 Candys Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3EL 1.54 Miles
Sunset Cars 01202 848483 540, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4ED 1.72 Miles
Scott's Private Hire 01202 650144 41 Rectory Avenue, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3EZ 2.18 Miles
Dolphin Radio Taxis 01202 777879 15B Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ 2.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh21 St Johns Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Lewens Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Grove Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Rowlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Wimborne Ldo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh21 Riverside Business Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 5518 Riverside Business Park Right No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gordon Rd Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Square Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:01:24 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh21 Bucklers Hard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 The Square Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:01:25 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh21 Leigh Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Churchill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Wesley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Highland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quarterjack Surgery 01202 848262	Quarterjack Surgery Rodways Corner Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AP
The Old Dispensary 01202 880786	The Old Dispensary 32 East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL
Walford Mill Medical Centre 01202 886999	Walford Mill Medical Ctre Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL
The Magna Medical Centre	81 Merley Lane Merley Wimborne Dorset BH21 3BB
The Hamworthy Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Magna Road Wimborne BH21 3AP

Local Stores

Wimborne
Crown Mead
Hanham Road
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1ED
01202 885700
Store Website
0.29 miles

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SPAR Gordon Road
5 Gordon Road
Wimborne
BH21 2AP
01202 883978
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynwood Vets
Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 882101 alan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 0.29 miles
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Vets Now (Bournemouth)
Station Road Bournemouth Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 859933 bournemouthclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.29 miles

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Vetsmiths
14 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 119988 Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk Website 0.44 miles
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Medivet Broadstone (Walton Lodge Vets)
3 Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AW 01202 747678 broadstone@medivet.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Ferndown Family Vets
353 Wimborne Road West Stapehill Ferndown Dorset BH21 7NW 01202 877811 info@ferndownfamilyvets.co.uk Website 2.60 miles

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Hillside Veterinary Centre
116 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LH 01202 698899 mail@hillsidevets.co.uk Website 2.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 4.33 miles

Location what3words bunk.shaped.shares

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 5.34 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 5.86 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

Location what3words tame.thanks.local

Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 9.58 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

Location what3words dirt.fancy.insert

Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 9.58 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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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 10.35 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-2.5°C	-1.9°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.9°C	2.5°C	2.5°C	1.8°C	0.9°C	1.2°C

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