Welcome to Piddlehinton

Piddlehinton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the River Piddle, which flows through the village and gives it its name. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Piddlehinton is the Church of St Mary the Virgin. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Piddlehinton is also home to a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to the village's charm and character. These cottages are made from local materials and have been standing for centuries. They are a testament to the village's rich history and are a popular subject for photographers and artists. Overall, Piddlehinton is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Dorset.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Piddle Valley Church Of England First School
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Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jayne Browne
Piddletrenthide
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7QL
01300348219
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
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
Cheselbourne Village School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Perry
Cheselbourne
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7NT
01258837306
School Website
St Marys Church Of England First School Charminster
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Homer
West Hill
Charminster
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9RD
01305263880
School Website
Dorset Studio School
Studio Schools
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Dr Annetta Minard
Kingston Maurward
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8PX
01305443600
School Website
Kingston Maurward College
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mr Luke Rake
Kingston Maurward
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8PY
1305215000
School Website
Cerne Abbas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Duck Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7LA
01300341319
School Website
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr David Newberry
South Court
South Walks Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1EB
01305262306
School Website
St Marys Catholic First School Dorchester
Academy Converter
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Paula Fearn
Lucetta Lane
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2DD
01305262258
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorchester South
Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
4.71 Miles
Dorchester West
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
4.73 Miles
Moreton (Dorset)
Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
6.39 Miles
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
7.33 Miles
Upwey
Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB
9.08 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlton Down Taxis
01305 757515
Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ
2.74 Miles
Sj Executive Cars
01305 266443
4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ
3.46 Miles
Dorchester Taxis
01305 251097
4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX
4.23 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service
01305 266377
34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN
4.27 Miles
Bob's Cars
01305 269500
Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG
4.48 Miles
Bob's Cars
01305 269500
17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
4.51 Miles
A-Line Taxis
01305 262888
8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
4.51 Miles
Dorset Cars
01305 250666
10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
4.51 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service
01305 265195
1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ
4.57 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's
01305 700007
7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ
4.80 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Dt2 Piddlehinton
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Dt2 Lackington
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Dt2 Waterston House
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Dt2 Piddletrenthide Po
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Dt2 Higher Tything
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Dt2 Charlton Down
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Dt2 Higher Kingston
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Dt2 Nether Cerne
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Dt2 Godmanstone
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Dt2 Puddletown Po
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Dt2 Higher Brockhampton
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Puddletown Surgery
01305 848333
Puddletown Surgery
2A Athelhampton Road
Puddletown
Dorset
DT2 8FY
Cerne Abbas Surgery
01300 341666
The Cerne Abbas Practice
51 Long St, Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7JG
Fordington Surgery
01305 250515
The Surgery, 91 High St
Fordington
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1LD
Atrium Health Centre
01305 251545
Atrium Health Centre
7 Weymouth Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
7 Weymouth Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 1QR
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Local Stores

Dorchester
Trinity Square
Wadham
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1TT
01305 257046
Store Website
4.44 miles
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SPAR Puddletown
27 High Street
Puddletown
DT2 8RT
01305 848235
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DU
01305 262913
dorchester@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.50 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2BH
01305 251632
info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk
Website
4.97 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 3WA
01305 267083
Website
5.03 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dorchester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Weymouth Avenue Retail Park
Weymouth Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2RY
01305 268 794
dorchester@vets4pets.com
5.21 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
5.88 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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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
4.16 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
7.34 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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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
8.58 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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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd
Weymouth
Lancashire
DT4 8UF
11.59 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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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
15.17 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
15.37 miles

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