Welcome to Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich geological history. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers alike.

One of the main attractions of Kimmeridge is its beach, which is famous for its unique rock formations and fossils. The beach is a popular spot for fossil hunting, and visitors can often find ammonites, belemnites, and other prehistoric creatures embedded in the rocks. The beach is also a great place for swimming, surfing, and other water sports, and there are several local businesses that offer equipment rentals and lessons.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kimmeridge is also home to several historic landmarks and cultural attractions. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and visitors can explore the ruins of a Roman villa and other ancient sites. There are also several museums and galleries in the area, showcasing the work of local artists and the history of the region. Overall, Kimmeridge is a charming and fascinating destination that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.8°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Corfe Castle Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Scott	East Street Corfe Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5EE 01929480428 School Website
Stoborough Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jemma Murray	Corfe Road Stoborough Wareham Dorset BH20 5AD 01929552974 School Website
The Purbeck School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Darley	Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PF 1929550077 School Website
Wareham St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicole Davids	Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG 01929552517 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Langton Matravers Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Astle	High Street Langton Matravers Swanage Dorset BH19 3HB 01929422973 School Website
Lulworth And Winfrith C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Skinner	School Lane West Lulworth Wareham Dorset BH20 5SA 01929400330 School Website
The Swanage School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Maraspin	High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2PH 01929500599 School Website
Swanage St Marks Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Martin	High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2PH 01929422949 School Website
Wool Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eleanor Griffiths	High Street Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6BT 1929462569 School Website
St Mary And St Josephs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fearn	Folly Lane Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6DS 01929462565 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 5.21 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 6.33 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 6.93 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 8.69 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 9.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Valley Taxis 01929 480655 4 Halves Cottages, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EY 2.89 Miles
County Taxis 01929 553835 56 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JZ 4.64 Miles
A And C Taxis 01929 556758 St. Johns Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LZ 4.65 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 4.78 Miles
W B M Cars 01929 552588 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AE 4.95 Miles
Kings Kabs 01929 554223 23 Folly La, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HH 4.96 Miles
Jurassic Cabs Ltd 01929 558119 191 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4SB 5.45 Miles
Richard's Taxis 01929 556575 23 Stour Dr, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EW 5.51 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01929 553091 85 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EG 5.57 Miles
Silver Cars Taxis 01929 400409 Main Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5RL 5.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh20 Kimmeridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Bradle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Church Knowle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 East Creech Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Creech Grange Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Bucknowle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Kingston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Furzebrook Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Norden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 East Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Grange Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Corfe Castle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:01:06 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh20 Stoborough Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Worth Matravers Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 East Lulworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Corfe Castle Surgery 01929 480441	Tom's Mead West Street, Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5HH
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Wareham Surgery 01929 553444	Wareham Surgery Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG
Sandford Surgery 01929 554493	Sandford Surgery Tyneham Close, Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7BQ

Local Stores

Wareham
9 North Street
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 4AB
01929 552016
Store Website
4.80 miles

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SPAR Harmans Cross
SPAR
Valley Road
Harmans Cross
Swanage
BH19 3DZ
01929 480097
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 4.79 miles
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Lynwood Vets
Unit 9 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 552692 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.39 miles

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Lynwood Vets
The Ulwell Veterinary Surgery 87 Ulwell Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1QU 01929 422213 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 6.71 miles

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Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 462535 wool@medivet.co.uk Website 6.84 miles
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The Sim Veterinary Consultancy
The Ammonite Barn Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 463729 alanbsim@googlemail.com Website 6.84 miles

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Pet Health Partnership
Upton Veterinary Centre 6 The Parade Moorland Way, Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5JS 01202 624140 upton@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 9.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 1.11 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills. BH20 5EZ 3.01 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 3.09 miles

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Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 4.49 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area 68 Catalina Dr Poole BH15 1TQ 9.17 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 9.60 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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