Welcome to Rixon

Rixon 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. Rixon is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The village of Rixon has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, Rixon is a small and quiet village that is home to a close-knit community. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks that are worth visiting, including the St. Mary's Church and the Rixon Manor.

Rixon is a great place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants that serve delicious food and drink. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, Rixon is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: 1.7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Yewstock School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Clive Padgett	Honeymead Lane Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1EW 01258472796 School Website
Sturminster Newton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Davis	Bath Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1DT 01258472642 School Website
William Barnes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wrixon	Bridge Street Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BZ 01258472257 School Website
St Gregorys Church Of England Primary School Marnhull Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Williams	New Street Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PZ 01258820206 School Website
The Forum School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pitt	Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QS 1258860295 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Child Okeford Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jill Watson	Station Road Child Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EL 1258860581 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Marnhull Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Betts	Old Mill Lane Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1JX 01258820417 School Website
Shillingstone Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Whitehouse-Sharpe	Augustan Avenue Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0TX 1258860446 School Website
Hanford School Other Independent School Ages:7-13 Head Teacher Mr Rory W R Johnston	Childe Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8HN 01258860219 School Website
Stalbridge Church Of England Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Elledge	Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2LP 01963362487 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 7.17 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 7.19 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 9.54 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 9.86 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 11.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 0.27 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages 01258 472112 Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ 0.54 Miles
Orchard Cars 01258 472395 9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ 2.20 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW 2.31 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 2.89 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 2.89 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 2.91 Miles
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton 01258 820117 Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR 4.19 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge 01963 362303 20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY 4.24 Miles
The Taxi Lady 07990 788882 9 Denham Drive, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AJ 4.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt10 Alder Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Friars Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Sturminster Newton D.O. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt10 Honeymead Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Bath Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Sturminster Newton Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt10 Bridge Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Main Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Broadoak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Fiddleford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Manston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Rivers Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Hamoon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Blackmore Vale Partnership 01258 474500	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Marnhull Surgery	Church Hill Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PU
The Surgery	Upper St Child Oakford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EF

Local Stores

Sturminster - Station Road
Lower Market Way
Station Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BB
01258 473130
Store Website
0.44 miles

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SPAR Marnhull
New Street
Marnhull
DT10 1PX
01258 820116
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 0.23 miles
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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 0.28 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 0.28 miles
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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 3.89 miles
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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RU 01963548240 info@smvets.co.uk Website 3.89 miles
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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2SD 01963 251 772 info@sclaterequine.co.uk Website 5.62 miles
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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 11.30 miles

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 13.11 miles

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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 13.44 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 13.54 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.72 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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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 14.77 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	2.2°C	3°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	5.6°C	4.8°C	4°C	3.6°C
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

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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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

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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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
Feels Like	3.5°C	3.1°C	2.6°C	2.3°C	4.3°C	7.6°C	11.6°C	13°C	12.9°C	12.3°C	11.1°C	6.9°C

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