Welcome to West Compton

West Compton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the heart of the beautiful countryside and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of friendly and welcoming people who are proud of their heritage and traditions. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century and is steeped in tradition and culture.

One of the most notable features of West Compton is its stunning architecture. The village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the beautiful St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a fine example of Norman architecture and is renowned for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Other notable buildings in the village include the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century, and the Manor House, which was built in the 18th century.

Despite its small size, West Compton is a vibrant and bustling community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The pub, known as The Compton Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is renowned for its warm welcome and excellent food and drink. The village also has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring the community together and help to maintain the village's strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Thorners Church Of England School Litton Cheney
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Michael Sitch
Litton Cheney
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9AU
01308482410
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
Powerstock Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Louise Greenham
Powerstock
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3TB
01308485380
School Website
Loders C Of E Vc Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Claire Pooley
Loders
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3SA
01308423418
School Website
Winterbourne Valley Church Of England Aided First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Horne
Winterbourne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9LW
01305889297
School Website
Burton Bradstock Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Adam Gough
Church Street
Burton Bradstock
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4QS
1308897369
School Website
The Sir John Colfox School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Adam Shelley
Ridgeway
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3DT
01308422291
School Website
Bridport Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Michaela Kite
St Andrew's Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3BJ
1308422846
School Website
St Catherines Roman Catholic School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Terrey
Pymore Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3TR
01308423568
School Website
Portesham Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Vicky Prior
Winters Close
Portesham
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4HP
1305871283
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
3.06 Miles
Dorchester West
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
7.99 Miles
Dorchester South
Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
8.49 Miles
Upwey
Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB
9.72 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
10.37 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
D And R Taxi Services
07918 614639
67 Happy Island Way, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4JZ
5.43 Miles
Pegasus Cars
01308 456300
12 Sparacre Gdns, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NB
5.94 Miles
Craig's Taxis
01308 861000
55 East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JX
6.02 Miles
Pats Cabs
01308 424715
Unit 1A/Old Rope Walks/North Mills Trading Est, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE
6.09 Miles
Bridport Taxis
01308 424252
223 Orchard Av, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5RJ
6.14 Miles
Abacus Taxis
01308 425555
3 Tannery Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TP
6.27 Miles
Acorn Taxis
01308 422422
3 Tannery Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TP
6.27 Miles
West Dorset Taxis
07876 798770
42 Flaxhayes, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DT
6.28 Miles
Steve's Cabs
01308 861010
73 Flaxfield Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EY
6.34 Miles
Beaminster Taxis
01308 862894
212 Gerrards Green, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3ED
6.38 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 West Compton
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Dt2 Lower Compton
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Dt2 Wynford Eagle
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Dt2 Toller Fratrum
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Dt2 Compton Village
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Dt2 Toller Popcorum
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
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Dt2 Askerwell
No More Collections Today
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Dt2 Kingston Russell
No More Collections Today
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Dt2 Litton Cheney
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Dt2 The Mill
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Dt2 Toller Ford
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Dt6 Nettlecombe
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Dt2 Frome Vauchurch
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Dt2 Long Bredy
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Dt2 Maiden Newton
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)
Pound Piece
Maiden Newton
Dorchester
DT2 0DB
Malthouse Meadows Surgery
01305 871468
The Surgery
Malthouse Meadows
Portesham
Dorset
DT3 4NS
Evershot Surgery
Evershot
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 0JR
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridport Medical Centre
West Allington
Bridport
DT6 5BN
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Local Stores

Bridport
Sea Road North
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4RR
01308 421541
shop.4690@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.52 miles
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SPAR Maiden Newton
SPAR Maiden Newton
Dorchester Road
Maiden Newton
DT2 0BA
01300 320312
Store Website
3.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Milton Equine Veterinary Clinic
Matravers Stables
Uploders
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4PH
01308 814433
mail@miltonequine.co.uk
Website
3.05 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands
Southover
Frampton
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9NQ
01300 320 332
info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk
Website
3.57 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
4.27 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic
Corbin Way
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3UX
01308 456808
haydon@haydonvets.com
Website
5.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Bredy Veterinary Centre
Sea Road North
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4RR
01308 456 771
bredyvets@bredyvets.co.uk
Website
5.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery
Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB
01308 862 312
beaminster@medivet.co.uk
Website
7.41 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside.
Dorchester
5.38 miles

If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.
Location
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toys.logbook.knots
West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From.
The Chapel On The Beach
W Bay Rd
West Bay
Bridport
DT6 4EN
6.71 miles

Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.
Location
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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
7.84 miles

Location
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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife.
DT6 6JW
8.95 miles

From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.
Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :(
Langdon Ln
Lancashire
9.39 miles

From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!
Location
what3words
agents.haggling.copper
Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd
Weymouth
Lancashire
DT4 8UF
12.49 miles

As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply
Location
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