Welcome to Waterditch

Waterditch is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Stour, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

Waterditch is a peaceful and tranquil village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a small convenience store. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Waterditch is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village offers a range of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and fishing. The River Stour is a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species to be caught. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English cuisine and locally sourced produce. Overall, Waterditch is a charming and welcoming village, which offers visitors a taste of rural England.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Timmings	Campbell Road Burton Christchurch Dorset BH23 7JY 01202482588 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
Highcliffe School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Earnshaw	Parkside Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4QD 01425273381 School Website
The Grange School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jy Taylor	Redvers Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AU 01202486536 School Website
Somerford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frampton	Draper Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AS 01202485436 School Website
Mudeford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Partridge	Mudeford Lane Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HP 01202473217 School Website
Twynham Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon Chapple	Marsh Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 2NH 1202026065 School Website
Mudeford Community Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pope	Queen's Road Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HH 01202488142 School Website
The Stable School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Ms Beth Whittaker	12 Dudmoor Farm Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 6AQ 1202116274

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 1.48 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 2.27 Miles

New Milton Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS 3.87 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 4.07 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 5.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bransgore Taxi Service 01425 673757 1 Westlands, Bransgore, Hampshire, BH23 8BY 1.24 Miles
Christchurch Taxis Chritax Ltd 01202 470000 Briar Park Business Centre, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HQ 1.24 Miles
Amberley Minibuses Ltd 01425 673888 1 Woodlands Close, Bransgore, Hampshire, BH23 8NF 1.25 Miles
James The Chauffeur 01202 478038 17 Barlands Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HN 1.27 Miles
Saffron Cars 01425 270631 27 Thistle Cl, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4UP 1.34 Miles
Brian Private Hire 01202 474947 42 Knowles Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DU 1.57 Miles
First Class Transfers 01202 470314 60 Wellesley Av, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SX 1.64 Miles
Airports 247 01202 381516 77A Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 1.64 Miles
Christchurch Area Taxis 01202 474424 77A Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 1.64 Miles
Wades Taxis 0800 389 6753 77 Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP 1.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh23 Godwinscroft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Neacroft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Burton Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:01:04 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Burton Park Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Sainsburys Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:01:18 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Lower Bransgore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Winkton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Hunt Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Staple Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Winkton Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Highcliffe Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Nada Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Hoborne Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derritt Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Newlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burton Medical Centre	123 Salisbury Road Burton Christchurch Dorset BH23 7JN
Bransgore Medical Centre	Ringwood Road Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AD
Twin Oaks Medical Centre 01425 672741	Twin Oaks Medical Centre Ringwood Road,Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AD
Barn Surgery	1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AF
Christchurch Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Christchurch Medical Practice 1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch BH23 3AF

Local Stores

Bransgore
7-8 Oak Tree Parade
Bransgore
Christchurch
Hampshire
BH23 8AB
01425 672259
shop.6891@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.49 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bransgore Vets
At Twin Oaks Ringwood Road Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AA 01425 672 742 enquiries@bransgorevets.co.uk Website 1.48 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group
The Old Telephone Exchange Ringwood Road Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AA 01425 674080 1.48 miles

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The Pet Practice
63 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3QA 01202 473444 christchurch@petpractice.co.uk Website 1.67 miles

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Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic
1A Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ 01202 499622 magnoliahousevets@gmail.com Website 1.83 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Veterinary Hospital 59 Purewell Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EN 01202 484466 info@prioryvetgroup.com 1.90 miles

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Priory Veterinary Group
301 Lymington Road Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 5EG 01425 273102 2.47 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 2.11 miles

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

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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 3.03 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 3.07 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 3.77 miles

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Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 4.00 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-11.1°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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