Welcome to Walkford

Walkford is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Christchurch and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the main attractions in Walkford is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window that depicts the life of Christ. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to several historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Walkford is the Avon Causeway, which is a historic bridge that spans the River Avon. The bridge was built in the 18th century and is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Overall, Walkford is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Dorset.

Local Schools

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Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Barker	Greenways Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 5AZ 01425273029 School Website
Highcliffe School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Earnshaw	Parkside Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4QD 01425273381 School Website
The Eaglewood School Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Himmel	Culver Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6SY 1425460994 School Website
The Arnewood School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Anderson	Gore Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6RS 01425625400 School Website
New Milton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr K Geary	Old Milton Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6DS 01425614633 School Website
New Milton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Wake	Lymington Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6PZ 01425610568 School Website
Ballard School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Mccleave	Fernhill Lane New Milton Hampshire BH25 5SU 1425626900 School Website
Durlston Court School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Richard May	Becton Lane Barton-On-Sea Becton Lane Barton On Sea New Milton Hampshire BH25 7AQ 1425610010 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Christchurch Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Elizabeth Rippon	Dorset Road Somerford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3DA 01202485976 School Website
Bransgore Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Brown	Ringwood Road Bransgore Christchurch Hampshire BH23 8JH 01425672272 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 0.77 Miles

New Milton Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS 1.77 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 3.87 Miles

Sway Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA 4.57 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 5.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dorset Luxury Cars 07768 853722 15 Walkford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5QD 0.40 Miles
Highcliff Taxis 01425 627788 4 Naish Estate, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7RF 0.82 Miles
1St Choice Private Hire 01425 619922 Belle Vue, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5NF 1.02 Miles
Rowland Cabs 01425 627605 39 Knighton Pk/Sea Rd, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7PG 1.15 Miles
Dorset And Hampshire Motorhome Hire 01425 620590 14 Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QF 1.20 Miles
Seabreeze Luxury Private Hire 01425 626545 4 Hengistbury Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7LU 1.35 Miles
Saffron Cars 01425 270631 27 Thistle Cl, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4UP 1.46 Miles
Magnet Private Hire 01425 659977 3 Furze Croft, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6NH 1.58 Miles
First Class Transfers 01202 470314 60 Wellesley Av, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SX 1.66 Miles
Coastal Private Hire 01425 628443 10 Wessex Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6NG 1.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highcliffe Medical Centre 01425 272203	Highcliffe Medical Centre 248 Lymington Road Highcliffe Dorset BH23 5ET
Barton Surgery	1 Edmunds Close Barton On Sea New Milton BH25 7EN
Coastal Medical Partnership 01425 620393	Milton Medical Centre Avenue Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 5JP
New Milton Health Centre	Spencer Road New Milton BH25 6EN
New Milton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Spencer Road New Milton BH25 6EN

Local Stores

Highcliffe
309-311 Lymington Road
Highcliffe-On-Sea
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 5EG
01425 277628
Store Website
0.61 miles

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SPAR Christchurch
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Saulflands Place
Christchurch
BH23 4QP
01425 274025
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Veterinary Group
301 Lymington Road Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 5EG 01425 273102 0.58 miles

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New Milton Vets4pets Ltd
63 Old Milton Road New Milton BH25 6DN newmilton@vets4pets.com Website 1.69 miles

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Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice
14 Barton Court Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6NP 01425 614482 reception@forestlodgevets.com Website 1.88 miles
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Fernhill Veterinary Clinic
Brockhills Lane New Milton Hampshire BH25 5QL 2.57 miles


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The Pet Practice
63 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3QA 01202 473444 christchurch@petpractice.co.uk Website 2.65 miles

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Bransgore Vets
At Twin Oaks Ringwood Road Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AA 01425 672 742 enquiries@bransgorevets.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dogs, There Is Access To Woods, A Dog Friendly Beach And A Café For Afterwards. You Can Do A Short Walk In The Grounds, Maybe Add On The Woods That Can Be Accessed From The Castle Garden. We Do The Long Walk Either Along The Sandy Beach Towards Mudeford Or We Take One Of Paths That Wind Their Way Along Towards The Shops At Highcliffe. Although Usually Busy This Is A Delightfully Rural Location With Great Views Across To The Needles On A Clear Day. Our Dogs Love The Dog Friendly Bays Which Are Clearly Marked. 39 Rothesay Dr Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 4LD 1.17 miles

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Barton On Sea New Milton
This Is A Nice Walk For Your Dog If They Fancy A Swim! We Have Never Left Here With A Dry Dog Yet! There Is A Lot Of Parking At The Top Of The Cliff, Either On The Roadside Of Marine Drive, Or In The Actual Car Park. You Can Access The Beach By Following The Pathway Down Around, Past The Cafe. The Beach Is Pretty Much Pebbles, But You Might Fin The Odd Bit Of Sand. Picking Up After Your Dog Is A Must, Especially As The Beach Is Used By Families &Amp; Children. Plenty Of Coastline To Take In, So You Can Really Make This A Long Or Short Walk, Its Up To You! 7 Marine Dr Barton On Sea 1.57 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 3.79 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 3.87 miles

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The Station House At Holmsley
Was Once A Railway Line So The Route Is Straight, Flat And Easy To Walk. If You Fancy A Bit More Of A Challenge, You Can 'Off Road' Onto The Grassy Areas Either Side Of The Path! Plenty Of Room For Off Lead Fun. 1 Station Rd Burley Ringwood Lancashire BH24 4HY 3.95 miles Just Off The Main A35, Signposted Towards Burley

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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 4.32 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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