Welcome to Henstridge Marsh

Henstridge Marsh is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in the heart of Somerset. The marsh is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers. Visitors can explore the marsh on foot, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The reserve is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the marsh harrier and the water vole, making it an important site for conservation efforts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Henstridge Marsh also has a rich cultural history. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and there are a number of archaeological sites in the vicinity. Visitors can explore the remains of ancient settlements and burial mounds, gaining a fascinating insight into the lives of the people who once lived in the area. The marsh also played an important role in the development of the local economy, with the surrounding fields and meadows providing fertile land for agriculture.

Today, Henstridge Marsh is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. Whether you are looking to explore the natural beauty of the area, learn about its rich cultural history, or simply relax and unwind in a peaceful setting, the marsh has something to offer everyone. With its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and fascinating history, it is no wonder that Henstridge Marsh is considered one of the most beautiful and important nature reserves in Somerset.

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
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
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
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
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
Stower Provost Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ailsa Boardman-Hirst	Woodville Stour Provost Gillingham Dorset SP8 5LX 01747838370 School Website
Sturminster Newton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Davis	Bath Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1DT 01258472642 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 2.46 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.65 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 6.69 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 8.48 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 8.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vale Cars Ltd 01963 363000 Bowbridge Works, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0TF 0.56 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge 01963 362303 20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY 1.64 Miles
Elite Travel Services 0117 379 0008 23 Pillmeadow Kingston Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5EN 2.25 Miles
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton 01258 820117 Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR 2.30 Miles
Combe Cabs 01963 370156 27 West St, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0LG 2.46 Miles
The Big Black Cab 07989 746156 16 The Fieldings, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LE 4.04 Miles
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 4.52 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages 01258 472112 Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ 4.55 Miles
Destination Travel 01963 34441 Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 5.10 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 5.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Townsend Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henstridge Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ash Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitchurch Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Church Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Stalbridge Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt10 West Acres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Barrow Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yenston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Thornhill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Ponds Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fifehead Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Marnhull Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Vine Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Gaymer, M Port/Templecombe 01963 370224	Rock House Station Road Templecombe Somerset BA8 0JR
Marnhull Surgery	Church Hill Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PU
Milborne Port Surgery 01963 250334	Gainsborough Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5FH
Blackmore Vale Partnership 01258 474500	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 0.90 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 0.90 miles
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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2SD 01963 251 772 info@sclaterequine.co.uk Website 2.66 miles
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham Dorset SP8 5HY 01747 822799 equine@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 3.52 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EP 01963 250255 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk 4.02 miles

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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 4.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 9.41 miles

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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 10.20 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 11.74 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 12.40 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 13.48 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 13.98 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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