Welcome to Portesham

Portesham is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church and the 16th-century Manor House.

One of the main attractions in Portesham is the South West Coast Path, which runs along the coast and offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. The path is popular with walkers and hikers, and there are several routes to choose from, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. Another popular attraction in the village is the Portesham Dairy Farm, which produces a range of artisan cheeses using traditional methods.

Despite its small size, Portesham has a thriving community, with several local events and festivals throughout the year. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school. Overall, Portesham is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Dorset.

Local Schools

School	Details
Portesham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Prior	Winters Close Portesham Weymouth Dorset DT3 4HP 1305871283 School Website
Winterbourne Valley Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Horne	Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 9LW 01305889297 School Website
Thorners Church Of England School Litton Cheney Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michael Sitch	Litton Cheney Dorchester Dorset DT2 9AU 01308482410 School Website
Chickerell Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jody Harris	Rashley Road Chickerell Weymouth Dorset DT3 4AT 01305783876 School Website
St Nicholas And St Laurence Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Wayne Roberts	Broadwey Weymouth Dorset DT3 5DQ 1305812534 School Website
Wey Valley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Neill	436 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5AN 1305817000 School Website
Wyvern Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Seymour	Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5AL 01305817917 School Website
Radipole Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Barker	Radipole Lane Weymouth Dorset DT3 5HS 01305783353 School Website
Southill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Mason	Sycamore Road Southill Weymouth Dorset DT4 9UF 01305773144 School Website
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Hoffmann	Chickerell Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SY 1305830500

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 4.52 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 5.82 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 6.10 Miles

Weymouth Quay Weymouth Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 6.10 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 6.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shawline Private Hire 01305 889946 2 Mayfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JQ 3.87 Miles
Airports Anywhere Anytime 01305 770492 10 Woodland Way, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4GB 4.20 Miles
Airports Anywhere 01305 812351 Tyneham Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PA 4.34 Miles
Class Act Cars 01305 816117 36 Meadow View Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PB 4.44 Miles
Aas Taxi Airports 07528 749571 75 Radipole La, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9RS 4.79 Miles
Columbus Cars 01305 784444 10 The Rise, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0TD 5.00 Miles
Galaxy Courtesy Cars Ltd 01305 774776 34 Cumberland Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ST 5.17 Miles
Unicorn Courtesy Cars 01305 761166 60 Cobham Dr, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0SU 5.22 Miles
Cars 2 Airports 01305 251122 101 Celtic Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 5.43 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 261010 101 Celtic Cr, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 5.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt3 Frys Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Malthouse Meadows Surgery 01305 871468	The Surgery Malthouse Meadows Portesham Dorset DT3 4NS
Littlemoor Health Centre	Louviers Rd Weymouth Dorset DT3 6SA
The Lanehouse Surgery	Ludlow Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0HB
Poundbury Doctors Surgery 01305 251128	Poundbury Doctors Surgery 3 Frederick Treves House Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
The Prince Of Wales Surgery 01305 250989	Prince Of Wales Rd Surg. 2 Frederick Treves House St John Way, Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD

Local Stores

Charlestown - Weymouth
Chickerell Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9TP
01305 775815
Store Website
5.08 miles

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SPAR Chapel Lane
Chapel Lane
Abbotsbury
DT3 4LF
01305871080
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Clinic
624 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5LH 01305 813303 Website 4.29 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
Unit D1 Link Park Chickerell Link Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 4FL 01305 784197 info@davecumbervets.co.uk Website 4.81 miles
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Medivet Littlemoor
205 Littlemoor Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 6AF 01305 834520 littlemoor@medivet.co.uk Website 5.28 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 5.33 miles
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Medivet Weymouth
223 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5EQ 01305 776686 weymouth@medivet.co.uk Website 5.36 miles
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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 5.74 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 1.50 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 6.79 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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West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 9.13 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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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 10.70 miles

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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 12.23 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 12.67 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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