Welcome to Dorchester

Dorchester is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames and is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque surroundings and historic landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dorchester is the Dorchester Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century. The abbey is a stunning example of Norman architecture and is still used as a place of worship today. Visitors can take a guided tour of the abbey and learn about its fascinating history, including its use as a monastery and a prison during the English Civil War.

Another popular attraction in Dorchester is the Thames Path, a scenic walking trail that runs along the River Thames. The path offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding countryside, and is a great way to explore the area. Visitors can also take a boat tour of the river, which provides a unique perspective on the village and its surroundings. Overall, Dorchester is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 7.5°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Dorchester St Birinus Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Staples	Queen Street Dorchester Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 7HR 01865340081 School Website
Abbey Woods Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sophie Charter	Wimblestraw Road Berinsfield Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 7LZ 01865340420 School Website
St Laurence Church Of England School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicole Cooper	16 Thame Road St Laurence School Warborough Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 7DX 1865858270 School Website
Long Wittenham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Fraser	High Street Long Wittenham Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4QJ 01865407850 School Website
Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Sue Potts	Greenmere Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0QH 1491837024 School Website
Clifton Hampden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Hannah Brown	High Street Clifton Hampden Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3EE 01865407700 School Website
Benson Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Crolla	Oxford Road Benson Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 6LX 1491202502 School Website
St Nicholas' Church Of England Infants' School And Nursery Class, Wallingford Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Amy King	St Nicholas Road Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 8HX 1491836408 School Website
Stadhampton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Charnock	Stadhampton Primary School, Cratlands Close Stadhampton Oxford Oxfordshire OX44 7XL 1865890370 School Website
Fir Tree Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Nilofer Khan	Radnor Road Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0NY 1491836341 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 3.07 Miles

Appleford Main Road, Appleford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4PJ 3.57 Miles

Didcot Parkway Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR 4.01 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 4.46 Miles

Cholsey Railway Approach, Cholsey, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD 5.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Courtesy Cars Oxford 01865 343575 Dorchester House, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ 1.21 Miles
Clifton Cars 01865 407076 Bridge House Caravan Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3EH 1.99 Miles
Tc.Private Hire 07894 957268 25 Westfield Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RF 2.09 Miles
Executive Cars Oxford 07894 957268 25 Westfield Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RF 2.09 Miles
Benson Cars 01491 825121 34A Old London Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6RR 3.12 Miles
Hills Taxis 01491 837022 Ayres Yard/Station Rd, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0JZ 3.29 Miles
Go Green Taxis Ltd 01235 811100 86 Brunstock Beck, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7YG 3.64 Miles
Rabbits Vehicle Hire (Didcot) Ltd 01235 511889 Unit 4 Building A, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8ET 3.86 Miles
Rabbits Vehicle Hire Ltd 01235 511889 Lower Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8AG 3.91 Miles
Go Green Taxis Ltd 01235 811100 Didcot Enterprise Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7PH 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Dorchester On Thames No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abingdon Road South No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadside Dot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abingdon Road North No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Wittenham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Berinsfield South No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warborough Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orchard Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berinsfield Post Ofice Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burcot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillingford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drayton St Leonard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Berinsfield Health Centre 01865 340558	Berinsfield Health Centre 24 Fane Dr, Berinsfield Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 7NE
Marcham Road Family Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Abingdon Road Clifton Hampden Abingdon OX14 3EG
Clifton Hampden Surgery 01865 407888	Clifton Hampden Surgery Watery Ln,Clifton Hampden Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3EL
Mill Stream Surgery 01491 838286	Mill Stream Surgery Mill Stream, Benson Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 6RL
Dr Neale	The Brook Surgery High Street Chalgrove Oxford Oxfordshire OX44 7AF

Local Stores

Dorchester
43-45 High Street
Dorchester On Thames
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 7HN
01865 340038
Store Website
0.05 miles

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SPAR Greater Leys
SPAR Store
Dunnock Way
Greater Leys
Oxford
OX4 7EX
01865 775437
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abivale Veterinary Group
Dovecourt Veterinary Group 16 Queens Avenue Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0ND 01491 839043 abivale@abivale.com Website 2.82 miles
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Animals Treated
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Abivale Veterinary Group
Hadden Hill Veterinary Surgery Wallingford Road North Moreton Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 9BJ 01235 511553 abivale@abivale.com Website 2.93 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed for lunch 13.00-14.00
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
34A Old London Road Benson Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 6RR 01491 651379 info@larkmead.co.uk 3.17 miles

Animals Treated
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Larkmead Veterinary Group 94A High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4AX 01235 814991 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Ilges Lane Cholsey Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9PA 01491 651379 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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Animals Treated
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Larkmead Veterinary Group 111-113 Park Road Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8QT 01235 814991 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 4.92 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 0.09 miles

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Toot Baldon
A Beautiful Walk From St Lawrence's Church In Toot Baldon Across The Fields Where You Can Walk As Far As Berinsfield And Beyond If You Choose. Free Parking At The Church With A Designated Footpath Through The Churchyard Into Lovely Fields For Your Dogs To Run Around, A Stream And A Mostly Flat Walk. The Mole Inn Pub Is There For A Nice Lunch After Your Walk, Dog Friendly Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs! Court Leys House Toot Baldon Oxford OX44 9NF 3.78 miles Parking At St Lawrence Church In Toot Baldon, Found At The End Of The Lane Next To The Mole Inn Public House

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Bagley Wood
A Lovely Wood For An Hour Or So Walk. Roadside Parking And Very Quiet Allowing A Peaceful Walk. Dogs Can Be Off Lead All The Way Round. Bagley Wood A34 Kennington Oxford OX1 5NA 6.38 miles The Satnav Doesn’T Tend To Recognise The Last Turning. Look Out For Bagley Wood Road And You’Ll Find The Verge To Park On Just Before The Bridge.

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Shotover Country Park
289 Acres Of Varied Landscape And Spectacular Views. Oxford City Council Has Lots More Information On Their Website Oxford.Gov.Uk The Ridings Oxford OX3 8TB 7.32 miles

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East Hendred
Part Of The National Trail, The Ridgeway Provides Doggy Safe Walkies Ridgeway Lancashire 9.49 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 9.68 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	14°C	11.5°C	11.7°C	8.9°C	10.6°C	11.5°C	15.2°C	16.8°C	16.1°C	16.4°C	14.2°C	12.4°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	11.1°C	9.6°C	8.2°C	10.3°C	10.2°C	14.7°C	16.6°C	16°C	16.4°C	13°C	11°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.4°C	8.9°C	8.3°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	9.3°C	10.4°C	11.8°C	12.2°C	11.5°C	10.4°C	7.7°C
Feels Like	8.9°C	7.3°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.3°C	7.7°C	8.6°C	10.3°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	9.5°C	6.6°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	7.5°C	6.5°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	8.2°C	11.5°C	14.7°C	16.3°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	14.4°C	11°C
Feels Like	7°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	5°C	7.1°C	10.5°C	14.4°C	16.2°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	13.7°C	10.3°C

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