Welcome to West Orchard

West Orchard is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. West Orchard is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a population of just over 100 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 13th-century church.

One of the main attractions of West Orchard is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by fields and meadows, which are perfect for walking and cycling. There are also a number of footpaths and bridleways that lead through the surrounding countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

West Orchard is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. There is also a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and activities, including yoga classes, art exhibitions, and community meetings. The village also has a pub, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, West Orchard is a charming and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community and a beautiful countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Yewstock School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Clive Padgett	Honeymead Lane Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1EW 01258472796 School Website
Sturminster Newton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Davis	Bath Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1DT 01258472642 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Brown	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF 1747811500
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Child Okeford Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jill Watson	Station Road Child Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EL 1258860581 School Website
Clayesmore School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Jo Thomson	Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8LL 01747813222 School Website
Clayesmore Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Jo Thomson	Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8PH 01747811707 School Website
William Barnes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wrixon	Bridge Street Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BZ 01258472257 School Website
St Gregorys Church Of England Primary School Marnhull Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Williams	New Street Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PZ 01258820206 School Website
The Forum School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pitt	Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QS 1258860295 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Marnhull Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Betts	Old Mill Lane Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1JX 01258820417 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 6.03 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 8.05 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 10.90 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 11.36 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 11.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Orchard Cars 01258 472395 9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ 0.05 Miles
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 2.38 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 2.65 Miles
The Taxi Lady 07990 788882 9 Denham Drive, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AJ 2.71 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages 01258 472112 Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ 2.72 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 3.25 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 3.25 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW 3.60 Miles
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton 01258 820117 Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR 4.13 Miles
The Big Black Cab 07989 746156 16 The Fieldings, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LE 4.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Orchard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower East Orchard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Angel Face Cottage Hartgrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Margret Marsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 South Moorside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedchester Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pipers Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Gold Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Alder Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	Upper St Child Oakford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EF
Fontmell Magna Surgery	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Blackmore Vale Partnership 01258 474500	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU

Local Stores

Sturminster - Station Road
Lower Market Way
Station Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BB
01258 473130
Store Website
2.62 miles

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SPAR Child Okeford
The Cross Stores
Child Okeford
DT11 8ED
01258 861445
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 2.39 miles
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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RU 01963548240 info@smvets.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 5.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.69 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 12.56 miles

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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 13.42 miles

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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 13.42 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 14.52 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 15.21 miles

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