Welcome to Nether Compton

Nether Compton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles north of the town of Sherborne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its picturesque thatched cottages and historic church.

The village of Nether Compton has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was owned by the Bishop of Salisbury. The village was also home to a medieval castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, visitors can still see the remains of the castle and explore the village's historic church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Nether Compton is a peaceful and charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in England. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside, making it the perfect destination for those who enjoy walking and hiking. Visitors can also explore the village's historic landmarks and enjoy a pint at the local pub, which dates back to the 17th century. Overall, Nether Compton is a hidden gem in Dorset that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Trent Young's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sherril Atkins	Trent Sherborne Dorset DT9 4SW 1935850496 School Website
Primrose Lane Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Sherrard	Cunningham Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5FH 1935475693 School Website
Fiveways Special School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Swavek Nowakiewicz	Victoria Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5AZ 01935476227 School Website
Birchfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Judy Parker	Birchfield Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5RL 01935427609 School Website
Pen Mill Infants School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Manning	St Michael's Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4LD 01935474224 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Grunnill	Mill Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 6RH 1935476515 School Website
Sherborne School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Sullivan	Bradford Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3QN 01935812245 School Website
Sherborne Abbey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann-Marie Kampf	Lenthay Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 6AQ 1935812318 School Website
Buckler's Mead School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mark Lawrence	1 St. Johns Road Yeovil BA21 4NH 1935424454 School Website
St Michaels Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Mathew Vella	Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935423863 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 1.83 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 2.38 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 2.63 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 2.76 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 4.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Cabs Yeovil 01935 411666 6 Buckland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5EA 1.69 Miles
A1 Cabs 01935 433333 6 Buckland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5EA 1.69 Miles
Di's Taxis 07812 740048 46 Bedford Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UQ 1.78 Miles
Taxis Yeovil Jnc Travel 07833 915432 24 Hawthorn Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5PQ 1.78 Miles
Dorset Taxis 01935 700380 80 Runnymede Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5SU 1.86 Miles
Night Owl Taxis 01935 429011 80 Runnymede Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5SU 1.86 Miles
A-2-B Distance Travel 01935 816263 51 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6BE 1.97 Miles
Economy Cabs 01935 817817 5 Barton Gardens, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BE 1.98 Miles
Travel In Style 07725 842942 71 Bicknell Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LU 2.40 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 817766 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 2.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt9 Nether Compton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oaklands Surgery 01935 473068	Oaklands Surgery Birchfield Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5RL
Sherborne School Health Centre	26 Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3NX
The Health Centre	Above Boots 37 Middle Street Yeovil Somerset BA20 1LS
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL

Local Stores

Petrol Sherborne Road
Sherborne Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 5BQ
01935 412650
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR Yeovil Motors
Reckleford
Yeovil
BA21 4EH
01935 410801
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 1.70 miles


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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Swan House Animal Hospital
Swan House Lower Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3EX 01935 816228 swanhouse@newtonclarkepartnership.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 2.72 miles

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3DB 01935 813288 sherborne@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 2.82 miles
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Delaware Veterinary Group
106 Hendford Hill Yeovil Somerset BA20 2RF 01935 474690 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.18 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 2.72 miles

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Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 6.95 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.44 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 7.44 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-2.5°C	-1.9°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.9°C	2.5°C	2.5°C	1.8°C	0.9°C	1.2°C

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Temp	2.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	0.6°C	0.4°C	3.3°C	6.3°C	9°C	9.4°C	7.7°C	6.4°C	6°C
Feels Like	0.6°C	0.1°C	-0.4°C	-1.4°C	-1.6°C	0.9°C	4.3°C	7.4°C	7.8°C	5.7°C	4°C	3.6°C

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Temp	6.2°C	6.1°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	7.5°C	10.3°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	14.2°C	13.5°C	12.6°C	9.1°C
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