Welcome to Higher Melcombe

Higher Melcombe is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Hooke and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Higher Melcombe is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Higher Melcombe is the Hooke Court, a historic manor house that dates back to the 14th century. The manor house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can explore the historic rooms and learn about the history of the manor house and the surrounding area. The Hooke Court also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.

Local Weather

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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
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
Milton Abbey School
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Mr Judith Fremont-Barnes
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0BZ
01258880484
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
8.37 Miles
Dorchester South
Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
8.59 Miles
Dorchester West
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
8.64 Miles
Moreton (Dorset)
Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
8.76 Miles
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
9.60 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW
6.31 Miles
Charlton Down Taxis
01305 757515
Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ
6.44 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
7.27 Miles
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
7.27 Miles
Sj Executive Cars
01305 266443
4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ
7.34 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages
01258 472112
Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ
7.64 Miles
Sturminster Taxis
01258 472303
Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
7.96 Miles
Dorchester Taxis
01305 251097
4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX
8.11 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
8.15 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service
01305 266377
34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN
8.15 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Milton Abbas Surgery
01258 880210
The Surgery
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum, Dorset
DT11 0AT
Milton Road Surgery
7 Milton Road Close
Milborne St Andrew
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0JY
Cerne Abbas Surgery
01300 341666
The Cerne Abbas Practice
51 Long St, Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7JG
Puddletown Surgery
01305 848333
Puddletown Surgery
2A Athelhampton Road
Puddletown
Dorset
DT2 8FY
Winterbourne Stickland
01258 880210
Pamela Hambro Hall
Winterborne Strickland
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0NN
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Local Stores

Shillingstone - Blandford Road
Blandford Road
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QZ
01258 863634
Store Website
7.40 miles
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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery
Backwater
Puddletown
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8SD
01305 848 820
Website
5.17 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
6.20 miles
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Equines

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

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

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Client car park

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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DU
01305 262913
dorchester@medivet.co.uk
Website
8.38 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
4.93 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
7.86 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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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
12.34 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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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
13.75 miles

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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
14.34 miles

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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd
Weymouth
Lancashire
DT4 8UF
15.35 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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