Welcome to St Leonards

St Leonards is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Ferndown and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community. St Leonards is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions in St Leonards is the St Leonards Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is located in the heart of the village and is surrounded by a peaceful churchyard. Visitors can explore the church and admire its stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and ancient tombs.

Another popular attraction in St Leonards is the nearby Moors Valley Country Park. This beautiful park covers over 1000 acres of woodland, heathland, and lakes. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities including walking, cycling, fishing, and picnicking. The park is also home to a range of wildlife including deer, otters, and birds of prey. Overall, St Leonards is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and rural charm.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Ives Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Crossley	Sandy Lane St Ives Ringwood Dorset BH24 2LE 01425475478 School Website
West Moors Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Craddock	Heathfield Way West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0DA 01202872474 School Website
Oakhurst Community First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Clark	Shaftesbury Road West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0DY 01202871577 School Website
Sheiling School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Ms Andy Walters	Horton Road Ashley Ringwood Dorset BH24 2EB 01425477488 School Website
Sheiling College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:19-24 Head Teacher Mr Mike Gamble	Horton Road Ashley Ringwood, Hants Hampshire BH24 2EB 441425477488 School Website
West Moors St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Roy Sewell	Station Road West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0JF 01202874838 School Website
Ringwood Waldorf School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Louise Tiley	Folly Farm Lane Ashley Ringwood Dorset BH24 2NN 01425472664 School Website
Three Legged Cross First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Horn	Church Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 6RF 01202822460 School Website
Ringwood Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Silk	School Lane Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1LG 01425473829 School Website
Ferndown Upper School Community School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Philip Jones	Cherry Grove Ferndown Dorset BH22 9EY 01202871243 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 7.17 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 7.19 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 7.35 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 7.97 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 8.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashley Heath Travel 07733 266299 15 The Glade, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2HR 0.45 Miles
Dorset Chauffer Service Ltd 01202 825852 Liberty Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 6SY 0.83 Miles
Dorset Chauffer Service T/As Dcs Limos 01202 870254 Unit 15, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 6SY 0.83 Miles
Dcs Limos 01202 870254 Unit 15, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 6SY 0.83 Miles
Crown Cars And Taxis 01202 897777 16 Cracklewood Cl, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DU 1.73 Miles
Sky Cabs 01202 874848 12 Petwyn Cl, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8BG 2.23 Miles
Collies Private Hire 01202 870870 22 Severn Rd, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8XD 2.26 Miles
Sunrise Taxis 01202 891144 23 Severn Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8XB 2.26 Miles
Travelrunners Taxis 01202 233052 Hazelwood Drive, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6YG 2.43 Miles
Premier Carriage Ltd 01202 822659 251 Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AG 2.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh24 Lions Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Craigside Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Lions Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Oak Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 St Leonards Shell Garage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Ashley Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Ashley Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Woolsbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Grange Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Horton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 St Leonards Hospital Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 St Ives Po Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh22 Heatherdown Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh22 Moorland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh24 Oak Tree Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Leonards Surgery	1 Pine Drive Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2LN
St Leonards Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sw Ambulance Service Nhs Ringwood Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2RR
St Leonards Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sw Ambulance Service Nhs Ringwood Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2RR
West Moors Village Surgery	Vernon House 164 Station Road West Moors Ferndown BH22 0JB
West Moors Village Surgery 01202 865800	West Moors Group Practice 175 Station Rd,West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0HX

Local Stores

Verwood - Ringwood Road
Ringwood Road
Verwood
Dorset
BH31 7AL
01202 823901
Store Website
3.21 miles

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SPAR West Moors
145 - 147 Station Road
West Moors
Ferndown
BH22 0HT
01202 872714
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Barn Equine Surgery
Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RE 01202 823512 enquiries@barnequine.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Dumbledore Vets Ltd
Westcroft Business Park Oakdene Drive Three Legged Cross Wimbourne Dorset BH21 6FQ hello@dumbledorevets.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Three Cross Veterinary Surgery
Welyndale Verwood Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RR 01202 829 436 info@threecrossvets.co.uk Website 2.13 miles
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Cedar Veterinary Group
81 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HU 01202 861622 enquiries@cedarvets.com Website 2.75 miles
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Cedar Veterinary Hospital
Cedar Veterinary Hospital 69 Christchurch Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1DH 01425 473683 enquiries@cedarvets.com Website 2.82 miles
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Forest Veterinary Clinic
7 Carvers Estate Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1JS 01425 461462 forestvetsrw@btconnect.com Website 2.88 miles

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Local Dog Walks

River Avon Somerley Hampshire
This 5.5 Mile Route Takes You Across The Somerley Estate Nature Reserve Along A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Avon, Through Woodland And Back Down The Valley To To Retrace The Stretch Along The River. There Are Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Route To Suite Your Needs. The Bridge Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3PP 4.55 miles On The A338 Take The Turning Over Ibsley Bridge (Grid Ref Su 149 096) And Park On The Gravel Lay-By Just Over The Bridge.

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Ibsley Plateau New Forest
This Walk Takes You Up Onto Ibsley Common With Its Stunning Views Out Over The Northern New Forest. At The Top Are The Remains Of A World War 2 Tracking Station And Its Air-Raid Shelter. There Are Boards Telling Its Story.The Marked Map Route Is 4.5 Miles, But There Are Numerous Paths At The Top, Allowing The Dog Walker To Pick A Route Of What Ever Length They Feel Up To. Unnamed Road Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3NF 5.14 miles Park At Grid Reference Su 172 088, Cross The Road And Climb The Hill Until You Meet The Main Path.

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Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 6.03 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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Abbotswell To Fritham
Abbots Well Rd Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2JD 7.21 miles Abbotswell Car Park Sp6 2Jd; Fritham Car Park So43 7Hj

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Frogham Pub Walk New Forest
The Route Is Mainly Across Heath-Land With Stunning Views Across The Forest, But It Also Includes A Few Fields And Some Beech Woodland. The Is A Dog Friendly Pub In Frogham. Meadow Pipit Abbots Well Rd Frogham Fordingbridge SP6 2JD 7.22 miles Start Either At The Windmill Hill Car Park In Frogham Or The Foresters Arms Pub In Frogham. The Marked Route Is About 5 Miles But, As It Is Mainly Open Country, You Can Easily Shorten It To Suit The Time You Have.

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Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 7.67 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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