Welcome to Woolgarston

Woolgarston is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the countryside.

The village of Woolgarston has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, but it still retains much of its historic charm. Visitors to the village can explore the narrow streets and alleyways that wind through the village and admire the beautiful old buildings that line the streets.

One of the most popular attractions in Woolgarston is the village church. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts and is a fascinating place to explore for anyone interested in history. Overall, Woolgarston is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 1.1°C

Feels Like: -1.3°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Corfe Castle Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Scott	East Street Corfe Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5EE 01929480428 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Langton Matravers Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Astle	High Street Langton Matravers Swanage Dorset BH19 3HB 01929422973 School Website
Swanage St Marks Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Martin	High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2PH 01929422949 School Website
The Swanage School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Maraspin	High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2PH 01929500599 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Swanage Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Frame	Northbrook Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1QE 01929424909 School Website
Purbeck View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Patrick Sullivan	Northbrook Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1PR 01929422760 School Website
Swanage Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Godfrey	Mount Scar Swanage Dorset BH19 2EY 01929422424 School Website
Stoborough Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jemma Murray	Corfe Road Stoborough Wareham Dorset BH20 5AD 01929552974 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
The Purbeck School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Darley	Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PF 1929550077 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 5.58 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 6.08 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 6.19 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 6.36 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 7.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Valley Taxis 01929 480655 4 Halves Cottages, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EY 1.27 Miles
J J Taxis 01929 427755 Higher Days Rd, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LE 2.79 Miles
Corfe Cars Ltd 01929 475877 12 Cow Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2TH 2.94 Miles
Swanage Taxis Ltd 01929 421122 Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB 3.38 Miles
A And C Taxis 01929 556758 St. Johns Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LZ 5.00 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 5.04 Miles
County Taxis 01929 553835 56 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JZ 5.13 Miles
Kings Kabs 01929 554223 23 Folly La, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HH 5.26 Miles
W B M Cars 01929 552588 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AE 5.35 Miles
Richard's Taxis 01929 556575 23 Stour Dr, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EW 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh19 Harmans Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Rempstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Bushey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 East Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Valley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh20 Corfe Castle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:01:06 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh19 Gallows Gore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Kingston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Acton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Langton Matravers No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh20 Bucknowle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Leeson House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Norden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Ulwell Caravan Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Corfe Castle Surgery 01929 480441	Tom's Mead West Street, Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5HH
Swanage Medical Practice 01929 422231	Swanage Medical Practice Station Approach Swanage Dorset BH19 1HB
Wareham Surgery 01929 553444	Wareham Surgery Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ

Local Stores

Swanage
52 Kings Road West
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1HP
01929 424333
Store Website
3.37 miles

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SPAR Harmans Cross
SPAR
Valley Road
Harmans Cross
Swanage
BH19 3DZ
01929 480097
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynwood Vets
The Ulwell Veterinary Surgery 87 Ulwell Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1QU 01929 422213 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 2.79 miles

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Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 5.09 miles
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Lynwood Vets
Unit 9 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 552692 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.51 miles

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Medivet Poole 24 Hour (Walton Lodge Vets)
101 North Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0LT 01202 693623 poole.24@medivet.co.uk Website 6.91 miles
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The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3ER 01202 649999 poole@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 7.07 miles
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Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Wessex Gate Retail Park Broadstone Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TE 01202 677 675 poole@companioncare.co.uk Website 7.10 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 1.35 miles

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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills. BH20 5EZ 1.38 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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 2.57 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 3.95 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 5.95 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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Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused. 90 Parkstone Rd Poole BH15 2QE 6.61 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-2.5°C	-1.9°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.9°C	2.5°C	2.5°C	1.8°C	0.9°C	1.2°C

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Temp	2.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	0.6°C	0.4°C	3.3°C	6.3°C	9°C	9.4°C	7.7°C	6.4°C	6°C
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