Welcome to West Howe

West Howe is a small suburb located in the town of Bournemouth, Dorset. It is situated on the western side of the town and is bordered by the neighborhoods of Kinson, Ensbury Park, and Wallisdown. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types ranging from council estates to private homes. West Howe is known for its community spirit and is home to several local groups and organizations that work to improve the area.

One of the most notable features of West Howe is its green spaces. The area is home to several parks and open spaces, including Kinson Common, which is a popular spot for dog walkers and joggers. The common is also home to a small pond and a children's play area. Another popular green space in West Howe is the Bourne Valley Nature Reserve, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and rare plants.

West Howe is also home to several local amenities, including a community center, a library, and a health center. The community center hosts a range of activities and events, including fitness classes, dance classes, and youth clubs. The library offers a range of services, including book lending and computer access. The health center provides a range of medical services, including GP appointments and health checks. Overall, West Howe is a vibrant and welcoming community that offers a range of amenities and green spaces for residents to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Oak Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Hayley Richley	Duck Lane Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JJ 01202774600 School Website
Heathlands Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Harries	Springwater Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8HB 01202574452 School Website
Leaf Studio Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Ms Nadine Lapskas	Holloway Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JW 01202578886 School Website
Elm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Fish	Holloway Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JN 01202574212 School Website
The Lion Works School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gill Lyon	543 Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset BH12 5AD 1202113707 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Tickel	Durdells Avenue Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9EH 1202574277 School Website
Winchelsea School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Geoff Cherrill	Guernsey Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 4LL 01202746240 School Website
Manorside Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Sutter	Evering Avenue Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 4JG 01202380103 School Website
Bearwood Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Bennett	Barons Road Bearwood Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9UN 1202590703 School Website
Kingsleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Lumber	Hadow Road Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5HT 01202528893 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 2.23 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 2.75 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 3.42 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 3.81 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 4.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dolpphin Taxis 01202 777879 5 Woodgreen Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TQ 0.38 Miles
Wessex Cars Uk Ltd 01202 650066 Drewitt House, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8LW 0.41 Miles
Airport Cars Christchurch Dorset Uk 01202 461872 5 Tedder Rd., Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8BT 0.77 Miles
Country Wide Executive Cars 01202 577751 6 Magna Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9NS 0.78 Miles
James Anthony Cars 01202 526600 142 Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5EN 0.91 Miles
Uk Direct Chauffeur Services 01202 532906 16 Hillside Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5DY 0.98 Miles
Streetcars Private Hire 01202 737419 58 Evering Ave, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JQ 1.14 Miles
The All White Carriage Co 01202 746595 78 Evering Av, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JQ 1.14 Miles
Dorset Chauffeur Service Ltd 0845 500 1180 Unit 1 Comptons Business Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NP 1.20 Miles
White Lady Cars 01202 745465 205 Herbert Av, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR 1.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh11 Elliot Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh11 High Oaks Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Gladdis Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Littlemoor Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Maclean Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Hull Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Ringwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Ringwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Holloway Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Wallisdown Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Autumn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Fulwood Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Anchor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Fernheath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Cunningham Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Howe Clinic	Cunningham Crescent West Howe Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8DN
Talbot Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	63 Kinson Road Wallisdown Bournemouth BH10 4BX
Talbot Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	63 Kinson Road Wallisdown Bournemouth BH10 4BX
Talbot Medical Centre 01202 636400	Talbot Medical Centre 63 Kinson Rd,Wallisdown Bournemouth Dorset BH10 4BX
Kinson Road Medical Centre 01202 574604	Kinson Road Medical Ctr 440 Kinson Rd, Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5EY

Local Stores

Bearwood
King John Avenue
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH11 9TN
01202 590328
Store Website
0.64 miles

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SPAR Alder Road
164 Alder Road
Poole
BH12 4AX
01202 716921
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Practice
5 Kinson Road Wallisdown Bournemouth Dorset BH10 4AQ 01202 530444 bournemouth@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Aniwell Veterinary Company
453 Ringwood Road Alderney Poole Dorset BH12 4LX 01202 735984 aniwell@tiscali.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Aniwell Veterinary Clinic
1506 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9AD 01202 591 208 aniwell@tiscali.co.uk 1.12 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Ensbury Park Veterinary Practice
117 Ensbury Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2SH 01202 514135 ensburparkvets@btinternet.com Website 1.85 miles
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Companion Care (Bournemouth) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
5 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 635 160 bournemouth@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.14 miles

Animals Treated
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Poole Vets4pets Ltd
550 Ashley Road Upper Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0AE 01202 710901 poole@vets4pets.com Website 2.28 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.19 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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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 3.86 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

Location what3words tame.thanks.local

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 4.14 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 6.23 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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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 7.26 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 7.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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