Welcome to Weeks

Weeks Isle of Wight is a beautiful island located off the southern coast of England. It is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning beaches, picturesque villages, and rich history. The island is home to several attractions, including Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, and the Needles, which are three distinctive chalk stacks that rise out of the sea.

One of the most popular activities on the island is exploring its many beaches. The island has over 60 miles of coastline, with some of the most popular beaches being Shanklin, Sandown, and Ventnor. These beaches offer a range of activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The island is also home to several coastal walks, which offer stunning views of the sea and surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction on the island is its many villages and towns. The island has a rich history, and many of its villages and towns have retained their traditional charm. Some of the most popular villages include Godshill, with its thatched cottages and medieval church, and Brading, with its Roman villa and historic church. The island also has several towns, including Newport, which is the island's capital, and Ryde, which is the largest town on the island and has a Victorian pier and sandy beach.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hamworthy Park Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Hill	Ashmore Crescent Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4DG 1202677870 School Website
Old Town Infant School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Gubbins	Green Road Poole Dorset BH15 1QB 1202673966 School Website
Twin Sails Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Hill	Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4AX 1202672377 School Website
Carter Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Chris Phillips	Blandford Close Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4BQ 01202676789 School Website
Lilliput Church Of England Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Chambers	Lilliput Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 8JX 1202709013 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
Poole High School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Gray	Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BW 01202666988 School Website
Baden-Powell And St Peter's Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rusling	Mill Lane Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 8UL 1202743280 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
Longfleet Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Helm	Jolliffe Avenue Poole Dorset BH15 2HF 1202673652 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 3.39 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 3.98 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 4.12 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 4.85 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 5.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6040 Walking Field Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1RZ 3.18 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Poole 01202 666822 76 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BZ 3.66 Miles
Valley Taxis 01929 480655 4 Halves Cottages, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EY 4.11 Miles
Cavalry Cars 01202 737362 6 Gervis Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LR 4.15 Miles
Harbour Taxis 01202 668866 1 Christopher Cr, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HP 4.33 Miles
Swanage Taxis Ltd 01929 421122 Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB 4.34 Miles
Corfe Cars Ltd 01929 475877 12 Cow Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2TH 4.34 Miles
South Coast Cabs 01202 888777 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0DJ 4.37 Miles
J J Taxis 01929 427755 Higher Days Rd, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LE 4.39 Miles
Dorset Limos 01202 265554 227 Bournemouthn Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HU 4.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Poole Ferry Port - North Lounge Passenger Terminal - Covid Local Vaccination Service	New Harbour Road Poole BH15 4AQ
The Lilliput Surgery	Elms Avenue Poole BH14 8EE
Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre 0844 4773324	Lifeboat Quay Medical Ctr Unit A Lifeboat Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1AE
Carlisle House Surgery - Dolphin Centre Consulting Room	Boots The Chemists Ltd Dolphin Centre 190-196 High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1SX
Poole Town Surgery 01202 670111	Poole Town Surgery 36 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG

Local Stores

Petrol Lilliput
291 Sandbanks Road
Lilliput
Poole
Dorset
BH14 8EZ
01202 707347
Store Website
3.25 miles

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SPAR Sandbanks Road
77 Sandbanks Road
Poole
BH14 8BT
01202 741717
Store Website
3.6 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 3.30 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 3.92 miles
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Medivet Parkstone Afrivet (Uk) Ltd
25 Woodside Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 9JH 01202 722739 parkstone@medivet.co.uk Website 4.11 miles
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The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3ER 01202 649999 poole@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 4.24 miles
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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3EF 01202 602766 oakdale@medivet.co.uk Website 4.42 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 4.44 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.96 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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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 3.02 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 3.64 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 3.77 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 3.86 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 4.88 miles

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