Welcome to Woodcutts

Woodcutts is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, which provide a perfect backdrop for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

One of the most notable landmarks in Woodcutts is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a fine example of medieval architecture and features a beautiful stained glass window, intricate carvings, and a stunning bell tower. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those who are interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Woodcutts is the local pub, The Museum Inn. The pub is housed in a 17th-century building and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and wide selection of local beers and ciders. The pub is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the village and its surroundings.

Local Weather

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Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -6.1°C

Wind: 28.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sixpenny Handley First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Rachael Musselwhite	Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Dorset SP5 5NJ 01725552356 School Website
Sandroyd School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Speers	Rushmore House Tollard Royal Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5QD 1725516264
Wimborne St Giles Church Of England First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Hill	Wimborne St Giles Wimborne Dorset BH21 5LX 1725517347 School Website
Ludwell Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriet Collins	Coronation Drive Ludwell Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9ND 1747828519 School Website
Aurora Boveridge College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Lloyd Richards	Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RU 1725551247 School Website
Cranborne Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stevens	Cranborne Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 5RP 01725517348 School Website
Cranborne Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Faithfull	Water Street Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QB 1725517439 School Website
Pimperne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Waller	Newfield Road Pimperne Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8WF 01258452025 School Website
The Beeches School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Henson	Aurora Boveridge College Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RT 1725551247 School Website
Downlands Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Rielly	Blandford Camp Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8BG 01258453348 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 7.57 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 11.54 Miles

Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 13.04 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 15.78 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 16.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawthorns Taxis 07751 638723 Fernleigh, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5RP 0.18 Miles
M And J Taxis 01725 516334 Glebe Farm, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DD 1.93 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 The Square, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 5PR 5.70 Miles
Oakwood Taxis 01258 455555 West Lodge, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7ST 7.29 Miles
Hansom Cabs 01747 852020 25F Longmead, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PL 7.50 Miles
Vip Travel 01747 855009 15 Blackmore Rd, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD 7.50 Miles
Hine's Taxi 01747 858889 1 Blackmore Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD 7.50 Miles
Airwave Cars 07711 349107 37 Saint Johns Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6PN 7.60 Miles
Country Cars 01747 850950 2 St. Lawrence Cr, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8EG 7.62 Miles
Call A Cab 01747 858889 Taxi Rank, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JG 7.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Deanend Chase Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Deanland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Handley Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Dt11 Farnham Newton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheasby Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tollard Royal Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Deanland Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornydown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Cashmore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Chettle Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Woodyates Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berwick St John Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Well Bottom Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sixpenny Handley Surgery 01725 552500	The Surgery, Dean Lane Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5PA
The Cranborne Practice 01725 517272	The Surgery Pennys Lane, Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QE
Broadchalke Surgery	Doves Meadow Broadchalke Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5EL
Fontmell Magna Surgery	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF
Blandford Medical Centre	Blandford Medical Centre Blandford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8RH

Local Stores

Beaufoy Close
Beaufoy Close
The Sycamores
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8PT
01747 858393
Store Website
7.29 miles

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SPAR Latestop Shaftsbury
Unit 1
Mampitts Lane
Shaftsbury
SP7 8GR
01747 228514
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Glebe Farm Parsonage Lane Wimborne St Giles Dorset BH21 5NR 01258 841191 reception@equinedentalclinic.co.uk Website 5.01 miles

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Pilgrims Veterinary Practice
5-7 Castle Street Cranborne Dorset BH21 5PZ 01725 551119 enquiries@pilgrimsvets.org.uk Website 5.84 miles
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Pinpoint Veterinary Care
Cob Barn Holwell Barns Cranborne Winborne Dorset BH21 5QP 01725 486 003 info@pinpointvetcare.com Website 6.50 miles
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The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Old Barn Cottage Witchampton Wimborne Dorset BH21 5BX 01258 841 191 edc.acc.contact@gmail.com Website 7.39 miles

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 472 160 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 7.40 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 7.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.38 miles

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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 9.38 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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Breamore
This 5.5 Mile (8Km) Walk Starts From The Breamore House Tea Room Entrance, Takes You Through The Village, Across The Common And Up Through The Breamore Estate To The Medieval Miz-Maze And Breamore House. It Includes Panoramic Views Out Over The Surrounding Farmland And Woodland. Unnamed Road Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2DB 11.19 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

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River Avon Somerley Hampshire
This 5.5 Mile Route Takes You Across The Somerley Estate Nature Reserve Along A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Avon, Through Woodland And Back Down The Valley To To Retrace The Stretch Along The River. There Are Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Route To Suite Your Needs. The Bridge Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3PP 12.00 miles On The A338 Take The Turning Over Ibsley Bridge (Grid Ref Su 149 096) And Park On The Gravel Lay-By Just Over The Bridge.

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Gods Hill
This Is A Lovely Car Park To Walk From With A Great Combination Of Streams, Valleys And Woodland. The Views Are Awesome And It Can Be Really Sunny On A Windy Day As The Valley Gives You Some Protection. A Delightful Array Of Paths To Explore. Lady'S Mile Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2QX 12.79 miles

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Abbotswell To Fritham
Abbots Well Rd Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2JD 13.07 miles Abbotswell Car Park Sp6 2Jd; Fritham Car Park So43 7Hj

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
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