Welcome to West Southbourne

West Southbourne is a small coastal village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated between the larger towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch, and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the English Channel. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a primary school and a community centre.

One of the main attractions of West Southbourne is its beach, which is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand, and is backed by a promenade that offers stunning views of the sea. There are also a number of beach huts available for hire, which provide a great place to relax and enjoy the sunshine. In addition to the beach, there are also a number of coastal walks that can be enjoyed in the area, offering visitors the chance to explore the beautiful Dorset coastline.

West Southbourne is also home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year. One of the most popular is the Southbourne Revival Festival, which takes place in September and celebrates the village's rich history and culture. The festival features live music, food and drink stalls, and a range of activities for all ages. Other events in the area include the Christchurch Food and Wine Festival, which takes place in May, and the Bournemouth Air Festival, which is held in August and features a range of spectacular air displays.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 2.1°C

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
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
Sticklands Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Adler
Summer Lane
Evershot
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 0JP
0 193583287
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
Cerne Abbas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Duck Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7LA
01300341319
School Website
Beaminster School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Keith Hales
Newtown
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3EP
01308862633
School Website
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
Beaminster St Marys Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Darren Marklew
Clay Lane
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3BY
01308862201
School Website
Mountjoy School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Miss Gillian Howard
Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB
01308861155
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maiden Newton
Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
2.00 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
7.17 Miles
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
8.28 Miles
Yeovil Junction
Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU
9.01 Miles
Dorchester West
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
9.10 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Steve's Cabs
01308 861010
73 Flaxfield Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EY
5.33 Miles
Beaminster Taxis
01308 862894
212 Gerrards Green, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3ED
5.34 Miles
Dave's Taxi
07532 211270
22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN
6.01 Miles
D And R Taxi Services
07918 614639
67 Happy Island Way, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4JZ
7.09 Miles
Charlton Down Taxis
01305 757515
Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ
7.36 Miles
Pete's Taxis
01308 488790
37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS
7.39 Miles
Tims Taxis
01308 488010
16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS
7.39 Miles
Bridport Taxis
01308 424252
223 Orchard Av, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5RJ
7.57 Miles
Pegasus Cars
01308 456300
12 Sparacre Gdns, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NB
7.58 Miles
Pats Cabs
01308 424715
Unit 1A/Old Rope Walks/North Mills Trading Est, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE
7.61 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Wraxall
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Dt2 Chilfrome
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Dt2 Higher Kingcome
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Dt2 Toller Fratrum
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Dt2 Chalmington
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Dt2 Toller Ford
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Dt2 Cattistock Road Maiden Newton
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Dt2 Chantmarle
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Dt2 Maiden Newton
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Dt2 Uphall
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)
Pound Piece
Maiden Newton
Dorchester
DT2 0DB
Evershot Surgery
Evershot
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 0JR
Barton House Med Practice
01308 861938
Barton House Med Practice
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3EQ
Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)
24 Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AB
Cerne Abbas Surgery
01300 341666
The Cerne Abbas Practice
51 Long St, Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7JG
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Local Stores

Beaminster
23 The Square
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AU
01308 862226
shop.4815@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.74 miles
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SPAR Maiden Newton
SPAR Maiden Newton
Dorchester Road
Maiden Newton
DT2 0BA
01300 320312
Store Website
2.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
The Transmission Hall
Rampisham Business Centre
Rampisham Down
Maiden Newton
Dorset
DT2 0HS
01935 83682
office@synergyfarmhealth.com
Website
1.77 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

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

Dogs

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

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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
6.32 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

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

Animals Treated
Cats

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Wellpets
The Exchange
High Street
Yetminster
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6LF
01935 873432
admin.yetminster@wellpets.co.uk
Website
7.11 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
6.07 miles

Location
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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside.
Dorchester
7.91 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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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
8.85 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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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes!
1 Church St
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA20 1HE
10.25 miles

Location
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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife.
DT6 6JW
10.30 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
10.69 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
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