Welcome to Batcombe

Batcombe is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which attracts many visitors throughout the year. The village has a rich history, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Batcombe is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The church is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The church is open to visitors throughout the year, and there are often events and services held here.

Batcombe is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a village store, and a pub. The pub, called The Three Horseshoes, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and has a cozy atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Batcombe is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Sticklands Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Adler	Summer Lane Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JP 0 193583287 School Website
Cerne Abbas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Cresswell	Duck Street Dorchester Dorset DT2 7LA 01300341319 School Website
Maiden Newton Greenford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Higgins	Chilfrome Lane Maiden Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 0AX 01300320644 School Website
Buckland Newton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Sales	Buckland Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 7BY 1300345393 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Simpson	Stonyacres Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LS 1935872430 School Website
Leweston School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs John Paget-Tomlinson	Sherborne Dorset DT9 6EN 01963210691 School Website
Thornford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neela Brooking	Boot Lane Thornford Sherborne Dorset DT9 6QY 1935872706 School Website
Piddle Valley Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Browne	Piddletrenthide Dorchester Dorset DT2 7QL 01300348219 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Grunnill	Mill Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 6RH 1935476515 School Website
Barwick And Stoford Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms James Rich	South View Barwick Yeovil Somerset BA22 9TH 01935476736 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 3.89 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 4.50 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 4.67 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 6.28 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 7.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 6.82 Miles
A-2-B Distance Travel 01935 816263 51 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6BE 7.43 Miles
Beaver Cabs Ltd 01935 816620 Sherborne Railway Station, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 7.72 Miles
Charger Plate Hire 07974 691489 16 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2JU 7.89 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 7.97 Miles
Economy Cabs 01935 817817 5 Barton Gardens, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BE 8.06 Miles
H And H Cars Ltd 01935 345001 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 8.12 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 817766 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 8.12 Miles
Budget Cabs 07749 329577 80 Rowan Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2NS 8.21 Miles
Beaminster Taxis 01308 862894 212 Gerrards Green, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3ED 8.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Batcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Commonwealth Home Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Frome St Quintin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Hillfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Chalmington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Lambs Plot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Upcerne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Minterne Magna Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Evershot Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Hermitage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Port Knap Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Leigh Garage Leigh Garage Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Evershot Surgery	Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JR
Cerne Abbas Surgery 01300 341666	The Cerne Abbas Practice 51 Long St, Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7JG
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)	Pound Piece Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0DB
Yetminster Medical Centre 01935 872530	The Surgery Church Street Yetminster Sherborne DT9 6LG
Sherborne School Health Centre	26 Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3NX

Local Stores

Sherborne
Westbridge Park
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6AW
01935 815567
Store Website
7.58 miles

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SPAR Maiden Newton
SPAR Maiden Newton
Dorchester Road
Maiden Newton
DT2 0BA
01300 320312
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holnest Park Equine Limited
Green Lane Farm Glanvilles Wootton Sherborne Dorset DT9 5PY 07930 150269 paul-legerton@tiscali.co.uk Website 4.46 miles

Animals Treated
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Wellpets
The Exchange High Street Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LF 01935 873432 admin.yetminster@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.57 miles

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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
The Transmission Hall Rampisham Business Centre Rampisham Down Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0HS 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.64 miles
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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 5.59 miles

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Swan House Animal Hospital
Swan House Lower Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3EX 01935 816228 swanhouse@newtonclarkepartnership.co.uk Website 7.83 miles
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Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 7.94 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 3.33 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 8.48 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 8.73 miles

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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 10.05 miles If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.73 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.85 miles

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