Welcome to Ferndown

Ferndown is a town located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles north of Bournemouth and 17 miles east of Dorchester. The town has a population of around 26,000 people and is known for its beautiful parks and green spaces. One of the most popular parks in Ferndown is the King George V Playing Fields, which features a large playground, tennis courts, and a skate park.

Ferndown is also home to a number of local businesses and shops, including a large Tesco supermarket and a variety of independent retailers. The town has a thriving community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular Christmas lights switch-on and a summer carnival. Ferndown is also home to a number of schools, including Ferndown Upper School, which is a large secondary school with over 1,500 students.

Overall, Ferndown is a charming town with a strong sense of community and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike. Its beautiful parks and green spaces make it a great place to enjoy the outdoors, while its local businesses and schools provide a strong foundation for the town's economy and education system. Whether you're looking to settle down in a quiet, family-friendly community or simply visit for a day trip, Ferndown is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Portfield School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Anna Hewitt	Parley Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BP 01202573808 School Website
Parley First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr J Bagwell	Glenmoor Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8QE 1202874400 School Website
Kinson Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michele Lawson	School Lane Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9DG 1202572713 School Website
The Epiphany Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Webster	Shillingstone Drive Muscliff Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3PE 01202530960 School Website
Ferndown First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Sean Watts	Mountbatten Drive Ferndown Dorset BH22 9FB 1202873747 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Tickel	Durdells Avenue Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9EH 1202574277 School Website
Ferndown Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Allen	Peter Grant Way Ferndown Dorset BH22 9UP 1202876556 School Website
Hill View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Buckland	Hill View Road Ensbury Park Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5BD 1202512813 School Website
The Bourne Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Avoth	Hadow Road Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5HS 01202528554 School Website
Elm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Fish	Holloway Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JN 01202574212 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 3.82 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 4.13 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 4.28 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 5.00 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 5.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Cars Ltd 01202 590014 161 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8EB 0.15 Miles
Barnes Limos And Chauffeur Services 01202 875056 25 Fernlea Avenue, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8HG 1.25 Miles
Ferndown Taxis Service Ltd 01202 896666 75 Victoria Rd, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU 1.56 Miles
Collies Private Hire 01202 870870 22 Severn Rd, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8XD 1.59 Miles
Sunrise Taxis 01202 891144 23 Severn Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8XB 1.59 Miles
Sky Cabs 01202 874848 12 Petwyn Cl, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8BG 1.65 Miles
Air-N-Port Cars 01202 536267 15 Redbreast Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3AL 1.86 Miles
Platinum Cars Ltd 01202 530146 923 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2BJ 1.94 Miles
Country Wide Executive Cars 01202 577751 6 Magna Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9NS 1.97 Miles
Airport Cars Christchurch Dorset Uk 01202 461872 5 Tedder Rd., Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8BT 2.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh22 Parley Cross Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Bh22 Casterbridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh22 Glenmoor Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh10 Brierley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glenmoor Road Surgery	54 Glenmoor Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8QF
Northbourne Surgery	1368 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH10 7AR
Kinson Road Medical Centre 01202 574604	Kinson Road Medical Ctr 440 Kinson Rd, Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5EY
Orchid House Surgery 01202 897000	The Orchid House Surgery Ferndown Medical Centre St. Marys Road Ferndown, Wimborne BH22 9HB
Penny's Hill Practice 01202 897200	Penny's Hill Practice Ferndown Mc, St Marys Rd Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HB

Local Stores

Moordown
Wimborne Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH9 2BN
01202 546599
Store Website
1.84 miles

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SPAR Ripon Road
18-20 Ripon Road
Winton
Bournemouth
BH9 1RE
01202 513773
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parley Cross Veterinary Centre
151-153 New Road West Parley Ferndown Dorset BH22 8EB 01202 577722 info@parleycrossvets.co.uk Website 0.06 miles
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St Marys Veterinary Clinic
300 Ringwood Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9AS 01202 876 901 1.23 miles

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Aniwell Veterinary Clinic
1506 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9AD 01202 591 208 aniwell@tiscali.co.uk 1.28 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Cedar Veterinary Group
81 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HU 01202 861622 enquiries@cedarvets.com Website 1.56 miles
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Bournemouth Pdsa Pet Hospital
70 Castle Lane West Moordown Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3JU 01202 533630 Website 1.75 miles

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Ensbury Park Veterinary Practice
117 Ensbury Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2SH 01202 514135 ensburparkvets@btinternet.com Website 2.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.41 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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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 5.53 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 6.20 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

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 6.44 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 6.50 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 6.56 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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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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

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