Welcome to Kingston

Kingston Dorset is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the Isle of Purbeck, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal destination for those who love the great outdoors. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. James' Church and the Kingston Lacy Estate, which is a National Trust property.

One of the main attractions of Kingston Dorset is its proximity to the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coast is famous for its stunning cliffs, rock formations, and fossils, and is a popular destination for hikers, beachcombers, and fossil hunters. The village is also close to a number of other popular attractions, including the seaside town of Swanage, the Corfe Castle ruins, and the Durlston Country Park.

Despite its small size, Kingston Dorset has a thriving community and a range of amenities. The village has a post office, a village hall, and a pub, as well as a number of small shops and businesses. There are also a number of community events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a range of sports and social clubs. Overall, Kingston Dorset is a charming and welcoming village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Waring
Droop
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2ED
01258817492
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
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
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nigel Roberts
Bishops Caundle
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NQ
0 196323450
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
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
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
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
7.11 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
8.11 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
8.59 Miles
Thornford
Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT
8.96 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
9.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW
3.33 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages
01258 472112
Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ
3.70 Miles
Sturminster Taxis
01258 472303
Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
4.05 Miles
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
4.68 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
4.68 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge
01963 362303
20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY
5.28 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
5.42 Miles
Orchard Cars
01258 472395
9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ
6.27 Miles
Andy's Taxis
01258 480089
57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN
6.84 Miles
Vale Cars Ltd
01963 363000
Bowbridge Works, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0TF
7.13 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt10 Kingston Hillview
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Dt10 Gartells Kingston
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Dt10 Droop
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Dt10 Woodrow
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Higher Fifehead
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Dt10 Hazelbury Bryan
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Fifehead Neville
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Dt10 Kings Stag
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Dt11 Skinners Farm
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Dt11 Leigh
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Dt10 Mappowder
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Dt11 The Orchard
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Dt11 Lower Belchalwell
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
The Surgery
Upper St
Child Oakford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8EF
Milton Abbas Surgery
01258 880210
The Surgery
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum, Dorset
DT11 0AT
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Local Stores

Sturminster - Station Road
Lower Market Way
Station Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BB
01258 473130
Store Website
3.73 miles
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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
0.5 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
3.87 miles
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Open at weekends

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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
3.87 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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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
5.27 miles
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Equines

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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2SD
01963 251 772
info@sclaterequine.co.uk
Website
5.72 miles
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Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12
Gibbs Marsh Farm
Stalbridge
Dorset
DT10 2RU
01963548240
info@smvets.co.uk
Website
6.24 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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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
7.19 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
11.14 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
11.85 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
12.86 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
15.95 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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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
16.08 miles

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