Welcome to Henstridge Bowden

Henstridge Bowden is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the A30 road, which connects the towns of Yeovil and Shaftesbury. Henstridge Bowden is a picturesque village with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The village of Henstridge Bowden has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was originally known as Hennestrigge and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The village was once home to a number of mills, including a watermill and a windmill. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Nicholas Church and the 17th-century Manor House.

Henstridge Bowden is a thriving community with a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a post office. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for visitors. The village is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with regular bus services to Yeovil and Shaftesbury. Overall, Henstridge Bowden is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Nicholas C Of E Primary School Henstridge Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Shearer	Ash Walk Henstridge Templecombe Somerset BA8 0QD 01963362308 School Website
Abbas And Templecombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Webb	School Lane Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HP 01963370481 School Website
Stalbridge Church Of England Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Elledge	Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2LP 01963362487 School Website
Horsington Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Barge	Horsington Templecombe Somerset BA8 0BW 01963370358 School Website
Milborne Port Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Heap	North Street Sherborne Somerset DT9 5EP 01963250366 School Website
St Gregorys Church Of England Primary School Marnhull Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Williams	New Street Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PZ 01258820206 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Marnhull Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Betts	Old Mill Lane Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1JX 01258820417 School Website
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Watkins	Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL 1963220345 School Website
Marchant Holliday School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Kitts	North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AH 196333234 School Website
Wincanton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Wilson	South Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DZ 0 196332132 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 1.52 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 5.68 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 6.50 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 7.73 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 7.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Combe Cabs 01963 370156 27 West St, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0LG 1.38 Miles
Vale Cars Ltd 01963 363000 Bowbridge Works, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0TF 1.57 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge 01963 362303 20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY 1.85 Miles
Elite Travel Services 0117 379 0008 23 Pillmeadow Kingston Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5EN 3.02 Miles
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton 01258 820117 Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR 3.44 Miles
Destination Travel 01963 34441 Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 4.55 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 4.55 Miles
Alan's Cab 01963 33359 40 Southgate Dr, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9ET 4.76 Miles
Wincanton Taxis 01963 824269 2 Tything Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EU 4.82 Miles
Cale Cabs 01963 34596 9 Greenway Cl, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RH 5.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitchurch Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henstridge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Vine Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Templecombe Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dt10 Copse House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slades Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Stalbridge Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Gaymer, M Port/Templecombe 01963 370224	Rock House Station Road Templecombe Somerset BA8 0JR
Milborne Port Surgery 01963 250334	Gainsborough Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5FH
Marnhull Surgery	Church Hill Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PU
Wincanton Health Centre 01963 435700	Wincanton Health Centre Dykes Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ

Local Stores

Templecombe - High Street
High Street
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0JA
01963 371597
Store Website
1.51 miles

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SPAR Marnhull
New Street
Marnhull
DT10 1PX
01258 820116
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2SD 01963 251 772 info@sclaterequine.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RU 01963548240 info@smvets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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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 2.07 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EP 01963 250255 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk 2.92 miles

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham Dorset SP8 5HY 01747 822799 equine@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 3.94 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 9.06 miles

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 9.39 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 10.63 miles

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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 12.16 miles

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Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 12.29 miles

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Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 14.94 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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