Welcome to Shillingstone

Shillingstone is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Shillingstone has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the village that reflect this. One of the most notable landmarks is the Shillingstone Railway Station, which was built in 1863 and is now a popular tourist attraction.

The village of Shillingstone is known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere. The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a local pub. The pub, called The White Horse, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education.

Shillingstone is surrounded by stunning countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is located on the North Dorset Trailway, which is a 14-mile walking and cycling route that runs from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury. The trailway passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in Dorset, including the Blackmore Vale and the River Stour. Shillingstone is also located close to the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Local Schools

School Details
Shillingstone Church Of England Primary School
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Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Whitehouse-Sharpe
Augustan Avenue
Shillingstone
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0TX
1258860446
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
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
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
Durweston Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Brooke
Durweston
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0QA
1258452277
School Website
Clayesmore School
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Mr Jo Thomson
Iwerne Minster
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8LL
01747813222
School Website
Clayesmore Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr Jo Thomson
Iwerne Minster
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8PH
01747811707
School Website
Bryanston School
Other Independent School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Ms Richard Jones
Bryanston
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0PX
01258452411
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
Yewstock School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Clive Padgett
Honeymead Lane
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1EW
01258472796
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset)
Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
9.61 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
10.50 Miles
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
11.87 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
12.24 Miles
Tisbury
Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT
13.46 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
0.43 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
0.43 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
1.03 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW
1.67 Miles
Andy's Taxis
01258 480089
57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN
2.12 Miles
Sturminster Taxis
01258 472303
Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
3.55 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages
01258 472112
Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ
3.57 Miles
Orchard Cars
01258 472395
9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ
3.64 Miles
Riverside Taxis
01258 453553
52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN
4.05 Miles
Kens Kabs
01258 456136
27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD
4.46 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt11 Shillingstone
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Dt11 Shillingstone Cross
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Dt11 Handford
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Dt11 Child Okeford
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Dt11 Oakford Fitzpaine Po
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Dt11 Gold Hill
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Dt11 Pine Walk
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Dt11 Home Farm Turnworth
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Dt11 Turnworth
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Dt10 Fiddleford
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Dt11 Stourpaine
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Dt11 Iwerne Courtney
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Dt11 Durweston Water Lane
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Dt11 Fontmell Parva
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Dt11 Haycombe
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Surgery
Upper St
Child Oakford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8EF
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
Winterbourne Stickland
01258 880210
Pamela Hambro Hall
Winterborne Strickland
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0NN
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Local Stores

Shillingstone - Blandford Road
Blandford Road
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QZ
01258 863634
Store Website
0.76 miles
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The Cross Stores
Child Okeford
DT11 8ED
01258 861445
Store Website
1.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
3.26 miles
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Open at weekends

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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
3.26 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BQ
01258 472293
info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk
Website
3.29 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

Dogs

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8ST
01258 472 160
admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
4.06 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

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Poultry

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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
7.21 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12
Gibbs Marsh Farm
Stalbridge
Dorset
DT10 2RU
01963548240
info@smvets.co.uk
Website
7.21 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
10.96 miles

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

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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route.
Martin Down Nature Reserve
Lancashire
14.07 miles

Location
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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
14.54 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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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks.
A350
Poole
BH17 7YW
14.87 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
16.05 miles

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