Welcome to Dodleston

Dodleston is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the city of Chester and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dodleston is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, intricate carvings, and a peaceful churchyard. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including the Old School House and the Dodleston Manor House, which was built in the 17th century.

Dodleston is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located close to the River Dee, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Grosvenor Park in Chester and the Delamere Forest, which is just a short drive away. Overall, Dodleston is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dodleston C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Boyes	Church Road Dodleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9NG 01244662990 School Website
Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School Welsh Establishment	Boundary Lane Saltney Chester CH4 8LN 1244671807
St Clares Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Ward	Hawthorn Road Lache Chester Cheshire CH4 8HX 01244445266 School Website
Lache Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kate Seager	Hawthorn Road Lache Chester Cheshire CH4 8HX 01244470380 School Website
The Kings School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr George Hartley	Wrexham Road Chester Cheshire CH4 7QL 01244689500 School Website
Belgrave Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Juliette Benton	Five Ashes Road Westminster Park Chester Cheshire CH4 7QS 1244421332 School Website
Eccleston C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Prescott	Eaton Road Eccleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9HD 01244506560 School Website
The Catholic High School Chester A Specialist Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cathryn Mckeagney	Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7HS 01244952788 School Website
Overleigh St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Drew	Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7HS 01244267525 School Website
Dee Point Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dave Williams	Blacon Point Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5NF 01244372631 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hope (Flintshire) Llwyn Alun, Hope, Flintshire, LL12 9NJ 3.80 Miles

Penyffordd Cowen Road, Pen-Y-Ffordd, Conwy, CH4 0JT 3.96 Miles

Caergwrle Hawarden Road, Caergwrle, Flintshire, LL12 9DU 3.96 Miles

Hawarden The Highway, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DH 4.24 Miles

Cefn-Y-Bedd Wrexham Road, Cefn-Y-Bedd, Wrexham, LL12 9UL 4.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Isis Cars 01244 661515 3 Penfold Way, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9NL 0.16 Miles
Bretton Cars 01244 533737 Gladstone House, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 0NR 2.22 Miles
Chester Taxi 07915 628812 Wrekin Way, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8DD 2.72 Miles
Star Cars 01244 677934 10 Ketlan Ct/River La, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8SB 2.90 Miles
Central Cars 01978 855566 Market Square, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL12 0SA 3.74 Miles
Optima Chauffeur Services 0800 084 2967 Laburnum Court, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL12 0SQ 3.77 Miles
K And P Cars 01978 855566 48 Chester Road, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL12 8NE 4.04 Miles
Rws Mini Bus Travel 01244 490494 Nicholas Street Mews, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2QS 4.05 Miles
My P.A. Executive Cars 01244 490071 Old Port Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JP 4.10 Miles
King Cabs 01244 311551 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 4.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Ch4 Higher Kinnerton Post Office Higher Kinnerton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Ch4 Tesco Broughton Retail Park Broughton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lache Health Centre 01244 671991	Lache Health Centre Hawthorn Road, Lache Chester Cheshire CH4 8HX
The Handbridge Med.Ctr. 01244 680169	The Handbridge Med.Ctr. Greenway St,Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7JS
City Walls Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Martins Way Chester CH1 2NR
City Walls Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Martins Way Chester CH1 2NR
City Walls Medical Centre 01244 357800	City Walls Medical Centre St Martins Way Chester Cheshire CH1 2NR

Local Stores

Broughton - Main Road
Main Road
Broughton
Chester
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CH4 0NR
01244 520314
shop.4185@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.24 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Wrexham Road
Wrexham Road Service Station
Wrexham Road
Chester
CH4 9DE
01244 671029
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gatehouse Veterinary Centre
Chester Road Laviste Rossett Wrexham Clwyd LL12 0DF 01244 570364 reception@thegatehousevets.com Website 1.87 miles
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Station House Veterinary Centre
Chester Road Bretton Chester Cheshire CH4 0DH 01244 661477 2.17 miles

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Green Lane Veterinary Centre
5 Green Lane Chester Cheshire CH4 8LS 01244 683 858 vets@greenlanevets.co.uk Website 2.23 miles
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Eden Equine Fertility Ltd
Kinnerton Stud Kinnerton Road Higher Kinnerton Chester Flintshire CH4 9AN 07817 713835 vet@edenequinefertility.co.uk Website 2.59 miles

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Ben Jones Veterinary Surgery
52 High Street Saltney Chester Cheshire CH4 8SF 01244 629999 enquiries@benjonesvet.co.uk Website 2.86 miles

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Daleside Veterinary Group
27 Hawarden Road Penyffordd Cheshire CH4 0JD 01244 543211 hello@dalesidevets.co.uk Website 3.73 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 4.72 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Wepre Park
This Is A Great Little Walk For Little Legs – Ideal As It’S Got A Good Path (Pushchair-Friendly, Most Of The Way).Parking Is Free And There’S Plenty Of It. It Has Park Area With Picnic Benches And A Café Area Next To The Car Park, Also With Toilets. 51 Wepre Ln Connah'S Quay Deeside CH5 4JR 6.34 miles

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 7.80 miles

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Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 7.91 miles Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.

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Nercwys Forest
Moderate Walk 1 Hour Circular Walk With Views At The Top Nercwys Forest Nercwys 8.97 miles

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 10.29 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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