Welcome to Sandford Orcas

Sandford Orcas is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. Sandford Orcas is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of just over 100 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 17th-century manor house.

The village of Sandford Orcas has a rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village was once home to a number of mills, which were powered by the River Caundle. Today, the river is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking. Sandford Orcas is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

Sandford Orcas is a close-knit community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a small pub, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and drink, and is a great place to meet new people and enjoy a night out. Sandford Orcas is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.8°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Gryphon School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nicki Edwards	Bristol Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 4EQ 01935813122 School Website
Trent Young's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sherril Atkins	Trent Sherborne Dorset DT9 4SW 1935850496 School Website
Harbour Vale School Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Rashleigh	Simons Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DN 1935814582 School Website
Sherborne Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Bartle	Harbour Way Sherborne Dorset DT9 4AJ 1935812619 School Website
Sherborne School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Sullivan	Bradford Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3QN 01935812245 School Website
Sherborne Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Annie Gent	Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3NY 01935812097 School Website
Sherborne School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dominic Luckett	Abbey Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AP 01935812249 School Website
Countess Gytha Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Gordon	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7FF 1935850345 School Website
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Watkins	Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL 1963220345 School Website
Sherborne Abbey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann-Marie Kampf	Lenthay Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 6AQ 1935812318 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 3.06 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 4.27 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 4.30 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 5.27 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 5.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 1.17 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 1.17 Miles
Hounslow Taxis Sherborne 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 2.17 Miles
Hounslow Hire 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Rd, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 2.17 Miles
Economy Cabs 01935 817817 5 Barton Gardens, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BE 2.51 Miles
H And H Cars Ltd 01935 345001 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 2.63 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 817766 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 2.63 Miles
Beaver Cabs Ltd 01935 816620 Sherborne Railway Station, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 3.11 Miles
A-2-B Distance Travel 01935 816263 51 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6BE 3.11 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 3.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt9 Sandford Orcas Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Higher Sand Orcas Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rimpton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Sigwells Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Higher Clatcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Corton Denham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Adber Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Poyntington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rimpton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marston Magna Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Quarr La Caravan Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Riggs Lane Trent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ba22 Horseshoe Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Marston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Mccreedy Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
The Grove Medical Centre 01935 810900	The Grove Medical Centre Wootton Grove Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DL
Sherborne School Health Centre	26 Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3NX

Local Stores

Sherborne
Westbridge Park
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6AW
01935 815567
Store Website
2.97 miles

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SPAR Simons Road
The Stores
Simons Road
Sherborne
DT9 4DW
01935 592182
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3DB 01935 813288 sherborne@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Swan House Animal Hospital
Swan House Lower Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3EX 01935 816228 swanhouse@newtonclarkepartnership.co.uk Website 2.92 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EP 01963 250255 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk 3.58 miles

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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 4.18 miles

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Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 4.28 miles


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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.48 miles

Location what3words waddle.dozen.fund

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 5.11 miles

Location what3words pine.foam.chat

Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 6.63 miles

Location what3words threaded.lure.smoking

Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.34 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.37 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.41 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-14.8°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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