Welcome to Iwerne Minster

Iwerne Minster is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the River Iwerne valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St Mary and is a Grade I listed building. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 15th-century tower. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists.

The village of Iwerne Minster is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century. The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building and is now used as a private residence. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to the charm of the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking and cycling.

Iwerne Minster is a peaceful and picturesque village that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year, including the Iwerne Minster Summer Fete. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop and a pub. Overall, Iwerne Minster is a charming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

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Clayesmore Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Jo Thomson	Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8PH 01747811707 School Website
Clayesmore School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Jo Thomson	Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8LL 01747813222 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Brown	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF 1747811500
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
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
The Forum School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pitt	Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QS 1258860295 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
Pimperne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Waller	Newfield Road Pimperne Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8WF 01258452025 School Website
Bryanston School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Ms Richard Jones	Bryanston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0PX 01258452411 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 7.99 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 10.31 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 10.95 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 14.02 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 14.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 2.37 Miles
Orchard Cars 01258 472395 9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ 2.93 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01258 480089 57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN 3.02 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 3.22 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 3.22 Miles
The Taxi Lady 07990 788882 9 Denham Drive, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AJ 3.79 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW 4.43 Miles
Riverside Taxis 01258 453553 52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN 4.57 Miles
Oakwood Taxis 01258 455555 West Lodge, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7ST 4.66 Miles
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 4.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt11 Iwerne Minster Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:01:32 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fontmell Magna Surgery	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF
The Surgery	Upper St Child Oakford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EF
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
Blackmore Vale Partnership 01258 474500	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Child Okeford
The Cross Stores
Child Okeford
DT11 8ED
01258 861445
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 472 160 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.10 miles
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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 4.62 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 4.64 miles
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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.64 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 5.47 miles

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Wincombe Centre Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 850500 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 11.15 miles

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Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.50 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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

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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 14.74 miles

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 14.80 miles

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 15.41 miles

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