Welcome to Stockwood

Stockwood is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated near the town of Sherborne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Stockwood is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Stockwood is the nearby Sherborne Castle. The castle is a magnificent example of Tudor architecture and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms and learn about its fascinating history, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and exhibitions.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Sticklands Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Adler	Summer Lane Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JP 0 193583287 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Simpson	Stonyacres Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LS 1935872430 School Website
Thornford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neela Brooking	Boot Lane Thornford Sherborne Dorset DT9 6QY 1935872706 School Website
Barwick And Stoford Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms James Rich	South View Barwick Yeovil Somerset BA22 9TH 01935476736 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Grunnill	Mill Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 6RH 1935476515 School Website
Leweston School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs John Paget-Tomlinson	Sherborne Dorset DT9 6EN 01963210691 School Website
East Coker Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Hesketh-Williams	East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9HY 01935862532 School Website
Holy Trinity Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Beauford	Lime Tree Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA20 2PW 1935472902 School Website
Maiden Newton Greenford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Higgins	Chilfrome Lane Maiden Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 0AX 01300320644 School Website
South Somerset Partnership School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Simons	Dampier Street Yeovil Somerset BA21 4EN 01935410793 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 2.43 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 4.04 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 4.50 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 4.62 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 5.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charger Plate Hire 07974 691489 16 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2JU 5.21 Miles
Budget Cabs 07749 329577 80 Rowan Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2NS 5.56 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 01935 827799 54 Plantagenet Chase, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2PR 5.62 Miles
Airline Taxis 01935 414444 9A South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE 5.77 Miles
Abba Cabs 01935 431711 30A Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1LY 5.79 Miles
Radio Cabs 01935 426666 30A Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1LY 5.79 Miles
Taxi Services (Yeovil) Ltd 01935 433332 5 Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 5.81 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01935 433334 5 Central Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 5.81 Miles
Go Cars 01935 422226 Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 5.81 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 431010 5 Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 5.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Evershot Surgery	Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JR
Yetminster Medical Centre 01935 872530	The Surgery Church Street Yetminster Sherborne DT9 6LG
Diamond Health Group 01935 470200	Diamond Health Group 74 Hendford Yeovil Somerset BA20 1UJ
Penn Hill Surgery, Yeovil 01935 470800	Penn Hill Surgery St. Nicholas Close Yeovil Somerset BA20 1SB
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)	Pound Piece Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0DB

Local Stores

Petrol Sherborne Road
Sherborne Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 5BQ
01935 412650
Store Website
5.65 miles

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SPAR Yetminister
2 Sunnyside Court
High Street
Yetminster
Sherborne
DT9 6LF
01935 873644
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wellpets
The Exchange High Street Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LF 01935 873432 admin.yetminster@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles

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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
The Transmission Hall Rampisham Business Centre Rampisham Down Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0HS 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.39 miles
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Holnest Park Equine Limited
Green Lane Farm Glanvilles Wootton Sherborne Dorset DT9 5PY 07930 150269 paul-legerton@tiscali.co.uk Website 5.11 miles

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Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 5.55 miles


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Delaware Veterinary Group
106 Hendford Hill Yeovil Somerset BA20 2RF 01935 474690 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 5.58 miles
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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 6.12 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.91 miles

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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 5.94 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 6.43 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.02 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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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 9.13 miles

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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 9.27 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	3.1°C	3.4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	6°C	7.3°C	7.8°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	6.4°C

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Feels Like	6.2°C	5.9°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.7°C	5.2°C	6.7°C	6.7°C	6.6°C	6.8°C	6.6°C	7.1°C

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