Welcome to Worgret

Worgret is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated near the town of Wareham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Worgret is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Worgret Manor.

One of the main attractions in Worgret is the nearby Wareham Forest. This ancient woodland covers over 8,000 acres and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and a variety of bird species. The forest is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, with a number of trails and paths to explore. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic or barbecue in one of the forest's designated areas.

Another popular attraction in Worgret is the nearby RSPB Arne nature reserve. This 565-acre reserve is home to a variety of habitats, including heathland, woodland, and saltmarsh. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot, with a number of trails and hides available for birdwatching. The reserve is home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the Dartford warbler and the nightjar.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 8.5°C

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Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
The Purbeck School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Darley	Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PF 1929550077 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
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
Sandford St Martins Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Beveridge	Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7AJ 01929552949 School Website
Bere Regis Primary And Preschool Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Brown	Southbrook Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7DB 1929471334 School Website
Wool Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eleanor Griffiths	High Street Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6BT 1929462569 School Website
St Mary And St Josephs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fearn	Folly Lane Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6DS 01929462565 School Website
Harbour School Dorset Free Schools Special Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Butt	Cologne Road Bovington BH20 6NU 1929508286 School Website
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
Bovington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara White	Holt Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6LE 1929462744 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 1.06 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 3.16 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 3.85 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 5.85 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 7.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Taxis 01929 553835 56 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JZ 0.87 Miles
W B M Cars 01929 552588 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AE 0.96 Miles
Jurassic Cabs Ltd 01929 558119 191 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4SB 1.05 Miles
A And C Taxis 01929 556758 St. Johns Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LZ 1.06 Miles
Kings Kabs 01929 554223 23 Folly La, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HH 1.08 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 1.14 Miles
Richard's Taxis 01929 556575 23 Stour Dr, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EW 1.27 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01929 553091 85 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EG 1.32 Miles
Station Cars 01929 550123 11 Cherry Close, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7QN 2.54 Miles
Celtic Cabs 01929 463311 135 Cologne Rd, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6NS 4.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh20 Worget Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh20 Westminster Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 North Street Wareham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh20 Stoborough Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh20 West Holme No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Wareham Surgery 01929 553444	Wareham Surgery Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG
Sandford Surgery 01929 554493	Sandford Surgery Tyneham Close, Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7BQ
The Wellbridge Practice 01929 462376	The Wellbridge Practice Wool Surgery, Meadow Lane Wool Wareham Dorset BH20 6DR

Local Stores

Wareham
9 North Street
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 4AB
01929 552016
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR Wareham
21
Carey Road
Wareham
BH20 4AY
01929 552036
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 1.09 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 1.38 miles

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Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 462535 wool@medivet.co.uk Website 5.04 miles
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The Sim Veterinary Consultancy
The Ammonite Barn Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 463729 alanbsim@googlemail.com Website 5.04 miles

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Pet Health Partnership
Upton Veterinary Centre 6 The Parade Moorland Way, Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5JS 01202 624140 upton@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 5.84 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 7.15 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.48 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 3.65 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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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 4.48 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 4.50 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 6.57 miles

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Weather Forecast

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