Welcome to Tarrant Rushton

Tarrant Rushton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Tarrant and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Tarrant Rushton is the All Saints Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Tarrant Rushton is the Tarrant Rushton Airfield Museum. The airfield was used during World War II and was the site of many important operations. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the airfield and the brave men and women who served there. The museum is open to the public and is a must-visit for anyone interested in military history.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Downlands Community School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Rielly
Blandford Camp
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8BG
01258453348
School Website
Spetisbury C Of E Va Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Brown
High Street
Spetisbury
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 9DF
01258452107
School Website
Archbishop Wake Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Daniel Lasbury-Carter
Black Lane
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8SW
1258453120
School Website
Witchampton Church Of England First School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Hancock
Witchampton
Wimborne Minster
Dorset
BH21 5AP
01258840684
School Website
Pimperne Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Fiona Waller
Newfield Road
Pimperne
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8WF
01258452025
School Website
Blandford St Mary Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Rosaleen Beaver
Birch Avenue
Blandford St Mary
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 9QD
01258453331
School Website
The Forum Centre
Pupil Referral Unit
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Kim Rickford
The Forum Centre
Park Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7BX
01258455202
School Website
The Blandford School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Sally Wilson
Milldown Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7SQ
01258451121
School Website
Milldown Cofe Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Law
Milldown Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7SN
1258452456
School Website
Sturminster Marshall First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Nina Charman
High Street
Sturminster Marshall
Wimborne Minster
Dorset
BH21 4AY
01258857348
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy
Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA
9.24 Miles
Holton Heath
Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT
9.48 Miles
Poole
Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ
10.29 Miles
Parkstone
Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD
10.84 Miles
Wareham
North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
11.07 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Oakwood Taxis
01258 455555
West Lodge, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7ST
2.67 Miles
Abell Cars
01258 450260
13 Wilson Pk, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PT
2.78 Miles
Hilliard Cars
01258 454415
40 Downside Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SD
2.78 Miles
Kens Kabs
01258 456136
27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD
3.04 Miles
Riverside Taxis
01258 453553
52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN
3.38 Miles
Southern Comfort Travel
01258 857011
21 King's Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4BJ
3.62 Miles
Colehill And Wimborne Radio Cabs
01202 888810
7 Ball's Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4BG
3.68 Miles
Sunset Cars
01202 848483
540, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4ED
4.47 Miles
Andy's Taxis
01258 480089
57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN
5.28 Miles
M And J Taxis
01725 516334
Glebe Farm, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DD
5.47 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Dt11 Tarrant Rushton
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Dt11 Tarrant Rawston
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Dt11 Tarrant Rushton
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Dt11 Tarrant Keyneston
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Dt11 Ashley Wood
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Dt11 St Richards Close
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Dt11 Keyneston Down Road
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Dt11 Blandford Camp Welfare Centre
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Dt11 Tarrant Monkton
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Dt11 Central Park Blandford Camp
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Dt11 Tarrant Launceston
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Dt11 Meadow Road
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Dt11 Shapwick
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Dt11 Charlton Marshall Church Rooms
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Blandford Medical Centre
Blandford Medical Centre
Blandford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8RH
The Blandford Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Blandford Group Practice
Whitecliff Mill Street
Blandford Forum
DT11 7BH
The Blandford Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Blandford Group Practice
Whitecliff Mill Street
Blandford Forum
DT11 7BH
The Blandford Group Practice
01258 452501
Blandford Group Practice
Whitecliff Mill Street
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 7BH
Sturminster Marshall Branch Surgery
Memorial Hall
Christchurch Close
Sturminster Marshall
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 4DH
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Local Stores

Blandford - Salisbury Road
Unit 2, Salisbury Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7QG
01258 451384
Store Website
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SPAR Blandford
SPAR
21 The Market Place
Blandford
Forum
DT11 7AF
01258 480840
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Old Barn Cottage
Witchampton
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 5BX
01258 841 191
edc.acc.contact@gmail.com
Website
2.58 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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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
3.34 miles
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Vetsmiths
14 West Borough
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1NF
01202 119988
Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk
Website
5.68 miles
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Vets Now (Bournemouth)
Station Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH21 1RQ
01202 859933
bournemouthclinic@vets-now.com
Website
6.35 miles
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Lynwood Vets
Station Road
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1RQ
01202 882101
alan@lynwoodvets.co.uk
Website
6.35 miles
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Client car park

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Hillside Veterinary Centre
116 Wareham Road
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3LH
01202 698899
mail@hillsidevets.co.uk
Website
6.53 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks.
A350
Poole
BH17 7YW
8.53 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
10.46 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused.
90 Parkstone Rd
Poole
BH15 2QE
10.57 miles

Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole
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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
10.77 miles

Location
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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area
68 Catalina Dr
Poole
BH15 1TQ
10.85 miles

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Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options.
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Wareham
Lancashire
BH20 5BN
12.85 miles

There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.
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