Welcome to Pokesdown

Pokesdown is a small suburb located in the eastern part of Bournemouth, Dorset. It is a vibrant and diverse community that is home to a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is known for its Victorian architecture, with many of the buildings dating back to the late 19th century. Pokesdown is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Kings Park and Littledown Park, which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

One of the main attractions of Pokesdown is its proximity to the beach. The suburb is just a short walk from the stunning Boscombe Beach, which is known for its golden sands and clear waters. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby where visitors can grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink. Pokesdown is also close to the Boscombe Pier, which offers stunning views of the coastline and is a great place to watch the sunset.

Pokesdown is a great place to live or visit for those who enjoy a laid-back, community-focused lifestyle. The area is home to a range of community events and activities, including farmers' markets, music festivals, and art exhibitions. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in local sports teams and clubs, with everything from football and rugby to yoga and dance classes on offer. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to relax or an active community to get involved in, Pokesdown has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light freezing rain

Temp: -1.9°C

Feels Like: -6.6°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hexton Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Squires	Hexton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3JL 01582881248 School Website
Pirton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenn Magdeburg	High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PS 01462712370 School Website
Orchard School & Nursery Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Anne Burton	Higham Gobion Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4RB 1582882054
Arnold Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Peter Roberts	Hexton Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4JZ 01582616400 School Website
Ramsey Manor Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Colin Moore	Manor Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4NS 1582881318 School Website
Shillington Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodham	Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Bedfordshire SG5 3NX 01462711637 School Website
Offley Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Edwards	School Lane Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3AT 01462768392 School Website
Gravenhurst Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Randall	High Street Gravenhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY 01462711257 School Website
Esland Bedford School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Rhett Cameron	54 Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HS 1525863805 School Website
Stondon Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Woodham	Hillside Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6LQ 01462850288

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 4.78 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 5.13 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 5.40 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 5.40 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 6.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 2.47 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 3.23 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01462 440909 23 North Pl, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NW 3.63 Miles
Town Taxis 01462 423242 Unit 4/Dog Kennel Farm/Charlton Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2AB 3.95 Miles
Executive Airport Cars 01462 612607 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 4.09 Miles
Airport Taxis 07761 706345 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 4.09 Miles
Easy Limos 07766 687117 High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BH 4.15 Miles
Cabstar 0800 052 2152 37 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TZ 4.24 Miles
Castle Taxis 01462 432666 Unit 6/North End Business Centre/Bury Mead Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RT 4.29 Miles
Boxall Taxis Ltd Hitchin 01462 433333 30A Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QU 4.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Pirton Post Office Sg5 3Pt Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Manor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pond Farm Lu2 8Lu Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lane Sg5 3Ra Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillington Post Office Sg5 3Lp Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gale Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillfoot End Sg5 3Nr Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norman Road / Windsor Road Jcn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr A Sulakshana & Partners 01582 528700	The Surgery Hexton Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4TA
Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar 01462 850305	109 Station Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6JJ
Barton Hills Medical Group 01582 490087	Whitehorse Vale Barton Hills Luton Bedfordshire LU3 4AD
Bramingham Park Medical Centre 01582 597737	Bramingham Park Med Ctr Lucas Gdns, Barton Hills Luton Bedfordshire LU3 4BG
Bramingham Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lucas Gardens Luton LU3 4BG

Local Stores

Barton le Clay
85 Bedford Road
Barton le Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4LL
01582 883521
shop.4618@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.32 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Nightingale
Euro Garages
Nightingale Road
Hitchen
SG5 1RQ
01462 455226
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park Higham Gobion Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 01582 883950 info@vetspecialists.co.uk Website 1.62 miles
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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 2.34 miles
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Vets Now Barton Le Clay
125 Bedford Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 967089 bartonleclay@vets-now.com Website 2.34 miles
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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 4.27 miles
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Berry House Veterinary Practice
41 Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RE 01462 451500 info@berryhousevets.co.uk Website 4.46 miles
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Luton Vets4pets Ltd
370 Hitchin Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7SR 01582 720 088 luton@vets4pets.com Website 5.12 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 0.60 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 0.96 miles

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Barton Hills Nature Reserve
Amazing Hills And Valleys Make This Place A Worth While Visit. Park For Free On Church Lane And Walk Up The Lane. There Are Several Pathways To Choose From. You Can See The Massive Peak From Here And I Took This Path Along The Field To The Reserve. Its High Up With Steep Paths And Steps. You Will Need To Be Reasonably Fit. But The Views Over The Valley Are Worth It. It's Like A Mini Peak District. There Is A Wood And Stream At The Bottom With Flatter Paths. I Enjoyed The Slim Paths Running Around The Hills. Wild Ponies Roam. If You Enjoy A Challenge, Try It. 18 Church Rd Barton-Le-Clay Bedford MK45 4LA 2.06 miles Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.

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Barton Hills Nature Reserve
The Barton Hills Nature Reserve Is In The Heart Of The Chilterns. The Valleys And Hills That Make Up This Beautiful Nature Reserve Make It Well Worth A Visit. This 2-Mile Route Is Located Near Barton-Le-Clay. MK45 4LA 2.06 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Oughtenhead Common
A Huge Expanse Of Fields And Protected Nature Reserves. There Is A Small Car Park Which Would Fit Around 6-8 Cars At The Start Of The Playing Field Then Many Turnstiles On To Various Difference Tracks. Some Ponds, Chalk Pits And River Areas. A Great All Rounder! Oughtonhead Nature Reserve Pirton 3.01 miles

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Luton Airport
Walk Around The Back Of Luton Airport, Lots Of Space For Dogs To Go Off Lead And Depending On The Direction A Little Bit Of Forest 66 Eaton Green Rd Luton LU2 9JB 5.34 miles You Can Park In Wigmore Valley Carpark, Head Through The Park Into The Fields Beyond.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

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Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

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