Welcome to Woolland

Woolland is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it a peaceful and tranquil place to live or visit. The village has a population of around 200 people and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Catherine's Church.

One of the main attractions of Woolland is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, fields of wildflowers, and meandering streams. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the landscape. There are also a number of local nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, where visitors can see a variety of rare and endangered species.

Despite its small size, Woolland has a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Woolland Village Fete and the Woolland Christmas Market. There are also a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a history society, and a book club. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a pub, a village shop, and a post office, which help to support the local economy and provide essential services to residents.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Waring
Droop
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2ED
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School Website
Milton Abbey School
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Mr Judith Fremont-Barnes
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0BZ
01258880484
School Website
The Forum School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-19
Head Teacher
Mr Daniel Pitt
Shillingstone
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0QS
1258860295
School Website
Shillingstone Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Whitehouse-Sharpe
Augustan Avenue
Shillingstone
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0TX
1258860446
School Website
William Barnes Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Wrixon
Bridge Street
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BZ
01258472257
School Website
The Luccombe Hub
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-18
Head Teacher
Principal Henri Monier-Williams
Unit 12
East Luccombe Farm
Milton Abbas
Dorset
DT11 0BD
7930226886
School Website
Cheselbourne Village School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Perry
Cheselbourne
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7NT
01258837306
School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Child Okeford
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Jill Watson
Station Road
Child Okeford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8EL
1258860581
School Website
Hanford School
Other Independent School
Ages:7-13
Head Teacher
Mr Rory W R Johnston
Childe Okeford
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8HN
01258860219
School Website
Yewstock School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Clive Padgett
Honeymead Lane
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1EW
01258472796
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
9.02 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
10.22 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
10.42 Miles
Thornford
Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT
10.98 Miles
Moreton (Dorset)
Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
11.32 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW
2.77 Miles
C And S Private Hire
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
3.77 Miles
C And S Cars
01258 863874
Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL
3.77 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages
01258 472112
Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ
4.40 Miles
Edwards Taxis
01258 860730
The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
4.65 Miles
Sturminster Taxis
01258 472303
Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
4.68 Miles
Andy's Taxis
01258 480089
57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN
5.37 Miles
Orchard Cars
01258 472395
9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ
6.37 Miles
Riverside Taxis
01258 453553
52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN
6.66 Miles
Kens Kabs
01258 456136
27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD
6.91 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt11 Wooland
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Dt11 The Orchard
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Dt11 Leigh
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Dt11 Belchawell
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Dt11 Lower Belchalwell
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Dt11 Skinners Farm
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Dt10 Droop
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Dt10 Kingston Hillview
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Dt2 Higher Ansty
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Dt11 Home Farm Turnworth
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Dt10 Hazelbury Bryan
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Dt10 Gartells Kingston
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Fifehead Neville
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Higher Fifehead
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Milton Abbas Surgery
01258 880210
The Surgery
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum, Dorset
DT11 0AT
Winterbourne Stickland
01258 880210
Pamela Hambro Hall
Winterborne Strickland
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 0NN
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Blackmore Vale Partnership
01258 474500
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
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Local Stores

Shillingstone - Blandford Road
Blandford Road
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QZ
01258 863634
Store Website
3.88 miles
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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
2.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
4.39 miles
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Open at weekends

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor
Manston Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BH
01258 472314
admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk
Website
4.39 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BQ
01258 472293
info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk
Website
4.45 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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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
6.99 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

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Dogs

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Holnest Park Equine Limited
Green Lane Farm
Glanvilles Wootton
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5PY
07930 150269
paul-legerton@tiscali.co.uk
Website
7.02 miles
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Equines

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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14
Gibbs Marsh Farm
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2RU
01963 362699
office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk
Website
7.72 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

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
7.83 miles

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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
9.31 miles

Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.
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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like.
40 Nelson Way
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA21 5DZ
13.92 miles

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes!
1 Church St
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA20 1HE
14.88 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
15.87 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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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks.
A350
Poole
BH17 7YW
15.90 miles

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