Welcome to Woodsford

Woodsford is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Dorchester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

The village of Woodsford has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once home to a castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community. There is a village hall, a pub, and a primary school, as well as a number of local businesses.

Woodsford is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching as far as the eye can see. The village is located close to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is famous for its stunning cliffs and beaches. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes to explore. Overall, Woodsford is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and relaxed way of life in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Frome Valley Cofe Va First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Julie Thorp	School Drive Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8WR 1305852643 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Middle School Puddletown Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mike Hilborne	Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SA 01305848293 School Website
Puddletown Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hunwick	Dorchester Road Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8FZ 01305848206 School Website
Broadmayne First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Helen Collings	Knighton Lane Broadmayne Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PH 01305852471 School Website
Employ My Ability (Ema) Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Church	The Walled Garden Moreton Dorchester Dorset DT2 8RH 1929405685 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
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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 1.36 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 4.42 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 4.89 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 5.61 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 7.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 4.13 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 4.26 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 4.44 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 4.44 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 4.44 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 4.46 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 4.89 Miles
Celtic Cabs 01929 463311 135 Cologne Rd, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6NS 4.90 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 4.94 Miles
Cars 2 Airports 01305 251122 101 Celtic Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 5.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	The Trinity Street Practice Ld Farm Way Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8TU
Puddletown Surgery 01305 848333	Puddletown Surgery 2A Athelhampton Road Puddletown Dorset DT2 8FY
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

Local Stores

Crossways - Warmwell Road
11 Warmwell Road
Crossways
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8BS
01305 853081
Store Website
1.38 miles

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SPAR Puddletown
27 High Street
Puddletown
DT2 8RT
01305 848235
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 2.57 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 3.44 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 4.13 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 4.31 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 4.73 miles


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Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 462535 wool@medivet.co.uk Website 4.90 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 4.35 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 8.65 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

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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 9.18 miles

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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 9.28 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.

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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 11.18 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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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 12.90 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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