Welcome to Bedchester

Bedchester is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, friendly locals, and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bedchester is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in the village is the Bedchester Castle, which was built in the 11th century and is now a ruin. The castle is a popular spot for picnics and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Bedchester is also home to a number of charming pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine and refreshing drinks. The village is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a relaxing break in the countryside. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to unwind, Bedchester is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Brown	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF 1747811500
Clayesmore School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Jo Thomson	Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8LL 01747813222 School Website
Clayesmore Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Jo Thomson	Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8PH 01747811707 School Website
The Abbey C Of E Va Primary School Shaftesbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Salisbury	St James's Street Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8HQ 01747852620 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Child Okeford Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jill Watson	Station Road Child Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EL 1258860581 School Website
Shaftesbury School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Donna London-Hill	Salisbury Road Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8ER 01747854498 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
Shaftesbury Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Lavis	Wincombe Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PZ 01747852901 School Website
Coombe House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Darren Harte	Dorset Centre Of Excellence Donhead St Mary Shaftesbury SP7 9LP 1747449820
Hanford School Other Independent School Ages:7-13 Head Teacher Mr Rory W R Johnston	Childe Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8HN 01258860219 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.97 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 9.23 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 9.47 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 13.19 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 13.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Lady 07990 788882 9 Denham Drive, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AJ 1.78 Miles
Orchard Cars 01258 472395 9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ 1.91 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 3.38 Miles
Call A Cab 01747 858889 Taxi Rank, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JG 3.39 Miles
Hansom Cabs 01747 852020 25F Longmead, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PL 3.72 Miles
Country Cars 01747 850950 2 St. Lawrence Cr, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8EG 3.96 Miles
Vip Travel 01747 855009 15 Blackmore Rd, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD 4.07 Miles
Hine's Taxi 01747 858889 1 Blackmore Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD 4.07 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 4.23 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 4.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bedchester Cross Roads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fontmell Magna Surgery	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF
The Surgery	Upper St Child Oakford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8EF
Abbey View Medical Centre	Salisbury Road Shaftesbury SP7 8DH
Marnhull Surgery	Church Hill Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU

Local Stores

Beaufoy Close
Beaufoy Close
The Sycamores
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8PT
01747 858393
Store Website
3.68 miles

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SPAR Child Okeford
The Cross Stores
Child Okeford
DT11 8ED
01258 861445
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 3.75 miles

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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Wincombe Centre Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 850500 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
Unit 1 Kingsmead Business Park Gillingham Dorset SP8 5FB 01747 835333 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 5.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.18 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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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 11.53 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 12.79 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 15.19 miles

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The Throop Loop
A Fabulous Short One-Mile Roundtrip Walk From The Hamlet Of Throop To Turners Puddle And Returning Via A Different Path To Throop. 99% Off-Road. In That Short Distance There Are Four Great Places For A Paddle Or A Swim In The River Piddle! Roadside Parking At Postcode Dt2 7Jd 3 Throop Hollow Dorchester DT2 7JD 15.23 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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Shearwater Lake Wiltshire
Easy To Find If You Know Warminster, It's The First Time We've Been And My Husband, Myself And Two Dogs Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Took A While To Figure Out Where The Dogs To Be Let Of There Leads As They Aren't Allowed Around The Main Lake Because Of People Fishing, However There Are Other Areas In Which The Dogs Can Have A Good Splash About. Lovely Scenery Of The Main Lake And Surrounding Forest. You Can Hire Boats And Take On The Lake, Have A Nice Bike Ride Around (Which We Are Planning) Or Just Enjoy The Walk. Would Recommend For Any Age. Lovely Afternoon Out. 106 Clay St Warminster BA12 8AF 15.28 miles

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