Welcome to Ibberton

Ibberton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the northern slopes of the Blackmore Vale, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, and has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, traditional pubs, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ibberton is the St. Eustace Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building, and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today, and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Ibberton is the village pub, The Cricketers Arms. The pub is a traditional English pub, and is known for its warm welcome, good food, and selection of local ales.

Ibberton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located on the Wessex Ridgeway, a long-distance footpath that runs from Dorset to Wiltshire. The footpath offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and is a great way to explore the area. The village is also located close to a number of other popular attractions, including the historic town of Sherborne, the Jurassic Coast, and the stunning Dorset countryside.

Local Schools

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Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Waring	Droop Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2ED 01258817492 School Website
The Forum School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pitt	Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QS 1258860295 School Website
Shillingstone Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Whitehouse-Sharpe	Augustan Avenue Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0TX 1258860446 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
William Barnes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wrixon	Bridge Street Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BZ 01258472257 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Child Okeford Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jill Watson	Station Road Child Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EL 1258860581 School Website
Hanford School Other Independent School Ages:7-13 Head Teacher Mr Rory W R Johnston	Childe Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8HN 01258860219 School Website
Yewstock School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Clive Padgett	Honeymead Lane Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1EW 01258472796 School Website
Sturminster Newton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Davis	Bath Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1DT 01258472642 School Website
Durweston Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Brooke	Durweston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QA 1258452277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 9.44 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 10.28 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 10.45 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 11.31 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 11.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW 2.13 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 3.09 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 3.09 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages 01258 472112 Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ 3.95 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 3.96 Miles
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 4.20 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01258 480089 57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN 4.74 Miles
Orchard Cars 01258 472395 9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ 5.76 Miles
Riverside Taxis 01258 453553 52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN 6.13 Miles
Kens Kabs 01258 456136 27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD 6.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winterbourne Stickland 01258 880210	Pamela Hambro Hall Winterborne Strickland Blandford Dorset DT11 0NN
Milton Abbas Surgery 01258 880210	The Surgery Catherines Well Milton Abbas Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0AT
Blackmore Vale Partnership 01258 474500	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU

Local Stores

Shillingstone - Blandford Road
Blandford Road
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QZ
01258 863634
Store Website
3.20 miles

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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 3.90 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 3.90 miles
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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 472 160 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.43 miles
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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 7.43 miles
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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RU 01963548240 info@smvets.co.uk Website 7.43 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 8.51 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 9.57 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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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 14.22 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 15.23 miles

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 15.71 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 16.55 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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