Welcome to Winterborne Came

Winterborne Came is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Winterborne, which flows through the village and is a popular spot for fishing. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its architecture and learn about its history. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character.

Despite its small size, Winterborne Came has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community. Overall, Winterborne Came is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional English village life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Manor Park Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Pallister	Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 1305268741
St Osmund's Church Of England Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Saira Sawtell	Barnes Way Dorchester DT1 2DZ 1305262897 School Website
St Marys Catholic First School Dorchester Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fearn	Lucetta Lane Dorchester Dorset DT1 2DD 01305262258 School Website
Sunninghill Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Newberry	South Court South Walks Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1EB 01305262306 School Website
Dorchester Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr David Dinsmore	The Old Rectory Winterborne Monkton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9PS 01305261213 School Website
Dorchester Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Pluck	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS 01305265651 School Website
Kingston Maurward College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Luke Rake	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PY 1305215000 School Website
Dorset Studio School Studio Schools Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Dr Annetta Minard	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PX 01305443600 School Website
The Prince Of Wales School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Gary Spracklen	Maiden Castle Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HH 01305257120 School Website
The Thomas Hardye School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr N St J F Rutherford	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305266064 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 1.25 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 1.72 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 3.98 Miles

Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 4.59 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 5.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 1.21 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 1.41 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.43 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.43 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.43 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 1.47 Miles
Cars 2 Airports 01305 251122 101 Celtic Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 1.54 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 261010 101 Celtic Cr, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 1.54 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 1.60 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 1.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Came Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Whitcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Came View Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Edgon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Buckingham Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Melstock Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 South Court Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Winterborne Herringstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Ackerman Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Herrington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Prince Of Wales Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Tescos Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt1 Fordington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Queens Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 South Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fordington Surgery 01305 250515	The Surgery, 91 High St Fordington Dorchester Dorset DT1 1LD
Atrium Health Centre 01305 251545	Atrium Health Centre 7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR
Queens Avenue Surgery 01305 262886	Queens Avenue Surgery 14 Queens Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2EW

Local Stores

Dorchester
Trinity Square
Wadham
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1TT
01305 257046
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR Maud Road
8
Maud Road
Dorchester
DT1 2LW
01305 259387
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 0.75 miles
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Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Whitcombe Racing Stables Whitcombe Down Road Dorchester Dorset DT2 8NY 01305 262295 enquiries@dorsetequine.co.uk Website 0.77 miles
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Dorchester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Weymouth Avenue Retail Park Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2RY 01305 268 794 dorchester@vets4pets.com 1.24 miles


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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 2.13 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
624 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5LH 01305 813303 Website 3.75 miles
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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 5.65 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 what3words toys.logbook.knots

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 6.25 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 what3words stamp.full.spirit

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

Location what3words drape.dusters.porridge

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 8.46 miles

Location what3words tungsten.grounded.uniforms

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 13.94 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

Location what3words stylists.muffin.encoded

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 15.14 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.

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.4°C	-3.5°C	-3.7°C	-1.4°C	1.5°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	2.2°C	0.3°C	-0.6°C
Feels Like	-6.9°C	-8.3°C	-8.9°C	-10.4°C	-9.8°C	-6.7°C	-2.9°C	-0.1°C	0.7°C	-1°C	-3.3°C	-4.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-0.1°C	2.3°C	6.1°C	8.5°C	8.7°C	7.3°C	4.9°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.9°C	-6.2°C	-6.5°C	-5.5°C	-2.3°C	2.6°C	5.9°C	6.5°C	5.1°C	2.2°C	-2.2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Light drizzle
Temp	2.2°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	2.3°C	5°C	9°C	12°C	12.2°C	9.9°C	9.6°C	5.7°C
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