Welcome to Bear Cross

Bear Cross is a small suburban area located in the northern part of Bournemouth, Dorset. It is situated between the districts of Kinson and West Howe. The area is named after a pub that was once located in the area, which was called the Bear Cross Inn. The pub was demolished in the 1960s, and the area has since been developed into a residential area.

Bear Cross is a popular residential area due to its proximity to local amenities and transport links. The area has a range of shops, including a Tesco Express, a Co-op, and a post office. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, including the Bear Cross Hotel and the Bear Cross Fish Bar. The area is well-connected to the rest of Bournemouth, with regular bus services running to the town centre and surrounding areas.

Bear Cross is also home to several green spaces, including the Bearwood Recreation Ground and the Kinson Common. The Bearwood Recreation Ground is a popular spot for families, with a children's play area, a skate park, and a football pitch. The Kinson Common is a large open space that is popular with dog walkers and joggers. The area is also close to the River Stour, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating.

Local Schools

School	Details
Leaf Studio Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Ms Nadine Lapskas	Holloway Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JW 01202578886 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Tickel	Durdells Avenue Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9EH 1202574277 School Website
Oak Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Hayley Richley	Duck Lane Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JJ 01202774600 School Website
Elm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Fish	Holloway Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9JN 01202574212 School Website
Kinson Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michele Lawson	School Lane Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9DG 1202572713 School Website
Bearwood Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Bennett	Barons Road Bearwood Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9UN 1202590703 School Website
Heathlands Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Harries	Springwater Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8HB 01202574452 School Website
The White House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-11 Head Teacher Elle Vinall	The White House, 170 Magna Road Poole BH21 3AP 1202985215 School Website
Kingsleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Lumber	Hadow Road Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5HT 01202528893 School Website
The Bourne Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Avoth	Hadow Road Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5HS 01202528554 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 2.95 Miles
23:49 to Poole Platform:2 On time 00:29 to Poole Platform:2 On time
Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 3.48 Miles
23:32 to Weymouth Platform:2 On time 23:52 to Poole Platform:2 On time 00:32 to Poole Platform:2 On time
Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 3.82 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 4.46 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Country Wide Executive Cars 01202 577751 6 Magna Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9NS 0.17 Miles
Dolpphin Taxis 01202 777879 5 Woodgreen Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TQ 0.81 Miles
Airport Cars Christchurch Dorset Uk 01202 461872 5 Tedder Rd., Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8BT 1.05 Miles
Wessex Cars Uk Ltd 01202 650066 Drewitt House, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8LW 1.13 Miles
James Anthony Cars 01202 526600 142 Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5EN 1.29 Miles
Uk Direct Chauffeur Services 01202 532906 16 Hillside Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5DY 1.68 Miles
Airport Cars Ltd 01202 590014 161 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8EB 1.73 Miles
Streetcars Private Hire 01202 737419 58 Evering Ave, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JQ 1.85 Miles
The All White Carriage Co 01202 746595 78 Evering Av, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JQ 1.85 Miles
Dorset Chauffeur Service Ltd 0845 500 1180 Unit 1 Comptons Business Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NP 1.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh11 Bear Cross Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Wimborne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Anchor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Fulwood Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Old Bear Wood Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Durdells Ave Wimborne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Holloway Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Community Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh11 Durdells Ave Poole Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 High Oaks Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Hull Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 King John Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Wimborne Road Kinson No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Gladdis Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh11 Rochester Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kinson Road Medical Centre 01202 574604	Kinson Road Medical Ctr 440 Kinson Rd, Kinson Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5EY
West Howe Clinic	Cunningham Crescent West Howe Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8DN
Northbourne Surgery	1368 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH10 7AR
The Hamworthy Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Magna Road Wimborne BH21 3AP
The Hamworthy Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Magna Road Wimborne BH21 3AP

Local Stores

Bearwood
King John Avenue
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH11 9TN
01202 590328
Store Website
0.48 miles

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SPAR Alder Road
164 Alder Road
Poole
BH12 4AX
01202 716921
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aniwell Veterinary Clinic
1506 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9AD 01202 591 208 aniwell@tiscali.co.uk 0.74 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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The Pet Practice
5 Kinson Road Wallisdown Bournemouth Dorset BH10 4AQ 01202 530444 bournemouth@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 1.60 miles
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Aniwell Veterinary Company
453 Ringwood Road Alderney Poole Dorset BH12 4LX 01202 735984 aniwell@tiscali.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Parley Cross Veterinary Centre
151-153 New Road West Parley Ferndown Dorset BH22 8EB 01202 577722 info@parleycrossvets.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
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Ensbury Park Veterinary Practice
117 Ensbury Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2SH 01202 514135 ensburparkvets@btinternet.com Website 2.05 miles
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St Marys Veterinary Clinic
300 Ringwood Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9AS 01202 876 901 2.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused. 90 Parkstone Rd Poole BH15 2QE 3.88 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area 68 Catalina Dr Poole BH15 1TQ 4.56 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 4.58 miles

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Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 6.36 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 7.42 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 7.49 miles

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