Welcome to Forston

Forston is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Dorchester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small population of around 100 people and has a rich history dating back to the 11th century.

One of the most notable features of Forston is its beautiful church, St. George's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Forston is also home to a number of walking trails and footpaths, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, providing stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can explore the local area on foot or by bike, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the fresh air. Overall, Forston is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

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
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
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
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
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 3.64 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 3.97 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 4.38 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 7.83 Miles

Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 8.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 1.07 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 2.17 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 3.28 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 3.34 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 3.67 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 3.73 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 3.75 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 3.75 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 3.75 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 3.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Forston Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Police Station Stratton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Ash Hill Stratton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Nether Cerne Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 The Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Sodern Charminster Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Bradford Peverell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Pound Close Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Muckleford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charminster Po Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Frampton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Cocklands Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cerne Abbas Surgery 01300 341666	The Cerne Abbas Practice 51 Long St, Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7JG
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Long Ash Service Station
SPAR
Frampton
Dorchester
DT2 9NW
01300 320738
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 2.92 miles

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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 3.58 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 3.84 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 4.28 miles


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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 5.74 miles
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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 3.61 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 5.95 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

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

Location what3words drape.dusters.porridge

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 10.71 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

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 13.06 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.

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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 14.27 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.5°C	9.9°C	8.4°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	10.8°C	13.6°C	14.4°C	14°C	13°C	12.3°C
Feels Like	10.6°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.7°C	5.9°C	6.8°C	9.4°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	13.6°C	12.9°C	12.5°C

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Temp	11.7°C	11.1°C	10.8°C	10.4°C	11.3°C	13.5°C	17°C	19.6°C	21°C	20.7°C	17.6°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	11.9°C	11.2°C	10.8°C	10.4°C	10.8°C	12.9°C	16.8°C	19.5°C	21°C	20.7°C	16.9°C	12.8°C

Sunday	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	13.6°C	12.9°C	12.4°C	11.9°C	13.8°C	17.6°C	22.4°C	24.9°C	24.6°C	22.3°C	20.2°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	11.9°C	11.1°C	10.3°C	9.6°C	12.6°C	17.3°C	23.1°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	24.9°C	20.2°C	16°C

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