Welcome to Moreton

Moreton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the heart of the Purbeck Hills, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and tranquil atmosphere. Moreton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Moreton is the St. Nicholas Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is also the final resting place of T. E. Lawrence, who was famously known as Lawrence of Arabia. The churchyard is a peaceful and serene place, and visitors can take a moment to reflect and pay their respects to the fallen hero.

Another popular attraction in Moreton is the Moreton Tea Rooms, which is a quaint and charming café that serves delicious homemade cakes and scones. The tea rooms are located in a beautiful thatched cottage and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the village. The tea rooms are a must-visit for anyone who is looking for a taste of traditional English hospitality.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Employ My Ability (Ema) Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Church	The Walled Garden Moreton Dorchester Dorset DT2 8RH 1929405685 School Website
Bovington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara White	Holt Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6LE 1929462744 School Website
Frome Valley Cofe Va First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Julie Thorp	School Drive Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8WR 1305852643 School Website
Harbour School Dorset Free Schools Special Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Butt	Cologne Road Bovington BH20 6NU 1929508286 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
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 Marys Church Of England Middle School Puddletown Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mike Hilborne	Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SA 01305848293 School Website
Puddletown Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hunwick	Dorchester Road Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8FZ 01305848206 School Website
Broadmayne First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Helen Collings	Knighton Lane Broadmayne Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PH 01305852471 School Website
Milborne St Andrew First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cheeseman	Hopsfield Milborne St Andrew Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0JE 01258837362 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 1.54 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 2.97 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 7.03 Miles

Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 7.23 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 7.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celtic Cabs 01929 463311 135 Cologne Rd, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6NS 2.20 Miles
Garrison Cars 01929 463395 Frome Avenue, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6ER 2.60 Miles
Silver Cars Taxis 01929 400409 Main Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5RL 5.57 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 6.79 Miles
Jurassic Cabs Ltd 01929 558119 191 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4SB 6.90 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 6.91 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 7.05 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.08 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.08 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 7.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Moreton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waddock Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Andover Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Moreton Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Stanley Barracks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Bovington Camp Po Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Gatemoor Winfrith Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Dick O The Banks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Clyffe House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Cologne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 East Burton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Crossway Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Winfrith Technology Centre Wool Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Winfrith Technology Centre Wool Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Dt2 East Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bovington Medical Centre	Bovington Medical Centre Sir Richard Hull Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6JA
The Surgery	The Trinity Street Practice Ld Farm Way Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8TU
The Wellbridge Practice 01929 462376	The Wellbridge Practice Wool Surgery, Meadow Lane Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6DR
Puddletown Surgery 01305 848333	Puddletown Surgery 2A Athelhampton Road Puddletown Dorset DT2 8FY
Bere Regis Surgery 01929 471268	The Surgery Manor Farm Rd,Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7HB

Local Stores

Crossways - Warmwell Road
11 Warmwell Road
Crossways
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8BS
01305 853081
Store Website
2.10 miles

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SPAR Wool
High Street
Wool
Wareham
BH20 6BP
01929 462246
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 462535 wool@medivet.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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The Sim Veterinary Consultancy
The Ammonite Barn Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 463729 alanbsim@googlemail.com Website 2.54 miles

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Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 4.38 miles
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Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Whitcombe Racing Stables Whitcombe Down Road Dorchester Dorset DT2 8NY 01305 262295 enquiries@dorsetequine.co.uk Website 5.68 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 6.69 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 6.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 8.60 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 9.81 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

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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 10.21 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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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 10.69 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 10.70 miles

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Weather Forecast

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