Welcome to Whitefield

Whitefield is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Blandford Forum and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and friendly community. Whitefield is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

The village of Whitefield has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the village were built during the 17th and 18th centuries. The village church, St. Mary's, is a Grade II listed building and is one of the oldest buildings in the village. The church has a beautiful stained glass window that was designed by the famous artist, William Morris.

Whitefield is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that visitors can explore. The village is also close to the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jurassic Coast is famous for its stunning cliffs, beaches, and fossils. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Blandford Forum and Dorchester, which are both steeped in history and have many interesting attractions.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bere Regis Primary And Preschool Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Brown	Southbrook Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7DB 1929471334 School Website
Dunbury Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Holly Doswell	Dolway Lane Blandford Forum Winterborne Whitechurch Dorset DT11 0AW 01258880501 School Website
Lytchett Matravers Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon France	Lytchett Matravers Poole Dorset BH16 6DY 1202622378 School Website
Harbour School Dorset Free Schools Special Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Butt	Cologne Road Bovington BH20 6NU 1929508286 School Website
Bovington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara White	Holt Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6LE 1929462744 School Website
Sandford St Martins Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Beveridge	Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7AJ 01929552949 School Website
Milborne St Andrew First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cheeseman	Hopsfield Milborne St Andrew Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0JE 01258837362 School Website
Graduately Developing Futures Other Independent Special School Ages:6-11 Head Teacher Mr James Gregory	Valley View Farm Castle Farm Road Lytchett Matravers Dorset BH16 6DA 7854434575 School Website
Wareham St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicole Davids	Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG 01929552517 School Website
Wool Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eleanor Griffiths	High Street Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6BT 1929462569 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 4.97 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 4.98 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 5.15 Miles

Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 6.79 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 7.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celtic Cabs 01929 463311 135 Cologne Rd, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6NS 4.34 Miles
Jurassic Cabs Ltd 01929 558119 191 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4SB 4.60 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01929 553091 85 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EG 4.68 Miles
Richard's Taxis 01929 556575 23 Stour Dr, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EW 4.73 Miles
Station Cars 01929 550123 11 Cherry Close, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7QN 4.77 Miles
W B M Cars 01929 552588 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AE 5.22 Miles
Kings Kabs 01929 554223 23 Folly La, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HH 5.29 Miles
County Taxis 01929 553835 56 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JZ 5.48 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 5.51 Miles
Garrison Cars 01929 463395 Frome Avenue, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6ER 5.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh20 Bloxworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bere Regis Surgery 01929 471268	The Surgery Manor Farm Rd,Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7HB
Bovington Medical Centre	Bovington Medical Centre Sir Richard Hull Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6JA
Winterbourne Whitechurch 01258 880210	Village Hall Dolway Lane Winterbourne Whitechurch Dorchester Dorset DT11 0AW
Sandford Surgery 01929 554493	Sandford Surgery Tyneham Close, Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7BQ
Milton Road Surgery	7 Milton Road Close Milborne St Andrew Blandford Dorset DT11 0JY

Local Stores

Petrol Sandford
Sandford Road
Sandford
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7AQ
01929 557930
Store Website
4.69 miles

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SPAR Wareham
21
Carey Road
Wareham
BH20 4AY
01929 552036
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynwood Vets
Unit 9 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 552692 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.01 miles

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Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 5.47 miles
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The Sim Veterinary Consultancy
The Ammonite Barn Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 463729 alanbsim@googlemail.com Website 6.17 miles

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Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 462535 wool@medivet.co.uk Website 6.17 miles
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Pet Health Partnership
Upton Veterinary Centre 6 The Parade Moorland Way, Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5JS 01202 624140 upton@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 6.48 miles
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Hillside Veterinary Centre
116 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LH 01202 698899 mail@hillsidevets.co.uk Website 7.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 7.41 miles

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Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 8.03 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

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Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.61 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 9.44 miles

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