Welcome to Monkwood

Monkwood is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Dorset countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life.

One of the main attractions of Monkwood is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by miles of stunning countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also home to a number of nature reserves, which are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Visitors to the area can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including fishing, golf, and bird watching.

Monkwood is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village is home to a number of beautiful churches, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village is also home to a number of historic houses and buildings, including Monkwood House, which was built in the 17th century. Visitors to the area can also explore the nearby town of Dorchester, which is home to a number of museums and galleries, including the Dorset County Museum and the Dinosaur Museum.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Marshwood C Of E Primary Academy
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Beare
Marshwood
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5QA
01297678224
School Website
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jessica Evans
Chard Street
Thorncombe
Chard
Somerset
TA20 4NE
146030535
School Website
Broadwindsor Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jean-Paul Draper
Drimpton Road
Broadwindsor
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3QL
01308868376
School Website
Salway Ash Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Leif Overment
Salwayash
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5JE
01308488302
School Website
Hawkchurch Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Threlfalll
Hawkchurch
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5XD
1297678331
School Website
Charmouth Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Laura Cornish
Lower Sea Lane
Charmouth
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6LR
01297560591
School Website
Symondsbury Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Roberts
Symondsbury
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6HD
01308423502
School Website
Beaminster St Marys Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Darren Marklew
Clay Lane
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3BY
01308862201
School Website
Winsham Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Johns
Church Street
Winsham
Near Chard
Somerset
TA20 4HU
146030377
School Website
Mountjoy School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Miss Gillian Howard
Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB
01308861155
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Axminster
Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF
6.69 Miles
Crewkerne
Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL
7.14 Miles
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
12.32 Miles
Yeovil Junction
Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU
14.33 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
14.44 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Pete's Taxis
01308 488790
37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS
3.68 Miles
Tims Taxis
01308 488010
16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS
3.68 Miles
Floyds Taxis And Mini Buses
01297 560733
The Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PN
3.85 Miles
Craig's Taxis
01308 861000
1 Avery Cottage Axminster Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PA
3.95 Miles
Bridport Taxis
01308 424252
223 Orchard Av, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5RJ
4.97 Miles
West Dorset Taxis
07876 798770
42 Flaxhayes, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DT
4.98 Miles
Dave's Taxi
07532 211270
22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN
5.04 Miles
Pats Cabs
01308 424715
Unit 1A/Old Rope Walks/North Mills Trading Est, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE
5.13 Miles
Abacus Taxis
01308 425555
3 Tannery Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TP
5.27 Miles
Acorn Taxis
01308 422422
3 Tannery Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TP
5.27 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Charmouth Branch
The Street
Charmouth
Bridport
DT6 6PE
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership
01308 412896
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)
24 Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AB
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Local Stores

Beaminster
23 The Square
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AU
01308 862226
shop.4815@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.23 miles
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SPAR Chideock
SPAR
Main Street
Chideock
Bridport
DT6 6JQ
01297 489584
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery
Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB
01308 862 312
beaminster@medivet.co.uk
Website
5.12 miles
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Client car park

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Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic
Corbin Way
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3UX
01308 456808
haydon@haydonvets.com
Website
5.31 miles
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Open at weekends

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Bredy Veterinary Centre
Sea Road North
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4RR
01308 456 771
bredyvets@bredyvets.co.uk
Website
5.61 miles
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Open at weekends

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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Coombe Lane
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5AX
01297 630500
reception@axvets.co.uk
Website
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe
Coombe Farm
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8RL
01935 83682
office@synergyfarmhealth.com
Website
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8EQ
01460 72443
office@kingfishervets.co.uk
Website
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :(
Langdon Ln
Lancashire
3.57 miles

From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!
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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife.
DT6 6JW
3.74 miles

From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.
West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From.
The Chapel On The Beach
W Bay Rd
West Bay
Bridport
DT6 4EN
6.47 miles

Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.
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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities.
West Street
Lancashire
11.21 miles

Plenty Of Parking
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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
12.19 miles

Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon
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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park!
77 Ham Hill Rd
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
12.33 miles

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