Welcome to Pallington

Pallington is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the heart of the county and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Pallington is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

The village of Pallington has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving agricultural community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the surrounding fields and farmland. Today, the village is home to a small but vibrant community of residents who are proud of their heritage and work hard to preserve the village's unique character. Pallington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a small convenience store.

Despite its small size, Pallington has a lot to offer visitors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The nearby Jurassic Coast is also a popular destination for tourists, offering stunning views of the sea and the surrounding cliffs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Pallington is the perfect destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and charm of rural England.

Local Weather

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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
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
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
Bovington Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Sara White
Holt Road
Bovington
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6LE
1929462744
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
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
Broadmayne First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Helen Collings
Knighton Lane
Broadmayne
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8PH
01305852471
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton (Dorset)
Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
2.00 Miles
Wool
Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL
4.58 Miles
Dorchester South
Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
6.43 Miles
Dorchester West
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
6.87 Miles
Wareham
North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
8.27 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Celtic Cabs
01929 463311
135 Cologne Rd, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6NS
3.59 Miles
Garrison Cars
01929 463395
Frome Avenue, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6ER
4.33 Miles
Dorchester Taxis
01305 251097
4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX
6.09 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service
01305 266377
34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN
6.21 Miles
A-Line Taxis
01305 262888
8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
6.42 Miles
Dorset Cars
01305 250666
10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
6.42 Miles
Bob's Cars
01305 269500
17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
6.42 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's
01305 700007
7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ
6.48 Miles
Bob's Cars
01305 269500
Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG
6.88 Miles
Abcars Taxis
01305 251122
118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR
6.89 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Waddock Cross
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Dt2 Moreton
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Dt2 Woodsford
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Puddletown Surgery
01305 848333
Puddletown Surgery
2A Athelhampton Road
Puddletown
Dorset
DT2 8FY
The Surgery
The Trinity Street Practice
Ld Farm Way
Crossways
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8TU
Bovington Medical Centre
Bovington Medical Centre
Sir Richard Hull Road
Bovington
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JA
Milton Road Surgery
7 Milton Road Close
Milborne St Andrew
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0JY
Bere Regis Surgery
01929 471268
The Surgery
Manor Farm Rd,Bere Regis
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7HB
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Local Stores

Crossways - Warmwell Road
11 Warmwell Road
Crossways
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8BS
01305 853081
Store Website
2.61 miles
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SPAR Puddletown
27 High Street
Puddletown
DT2 8RT
01305 848235
Store Website
2.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery
Backwater
Puddletown
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8SD
01305 848 820
Website
2.72 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road
Winfrith
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8DD
01929 462535
wool@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.36 miles
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Client car park

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The Sim Veterinary Consultancy
The Ammonite Barn
Winfrith
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8DD
01929 463729
alanbsim@googlemail.com
Website
4.36 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
5.58 miles
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Disabled public access

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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2BH
01305 251632
info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk
Website
6.20 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DU
01305 262913
dorchester@medivet.co.uk
Website
6.30 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
2.22 miles

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

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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.
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Lancashire
10.19 miles

Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817
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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd
Weymouth
Lancashire
DT4 8UF
10.56 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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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside.
Dorchester
11.35 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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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
11.40 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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