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 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Cross Lanes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Melcombe Bingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Lower Ansty Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Ansty Po Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Higher Ansty Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Bingham Melcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Cheselbourne The School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Plush Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Mappowder Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Cheselbourne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Skinners Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Hilton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Alton Pancras Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Higher Tything Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Chebbard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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
4.0 miles

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