Welcome to Cold Harbour

Cold Harbour is a small hamlet located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Sherborne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The hamlet is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Cold Harbour is the Cold Harbour Mill, which is a working museum that showcases the history of the textile industry in the area. The mill is powered by a waterwheel and visitors can see how wool was spun into yarn and then woven into cloth. There is also a gift shop on site where visitors can purchase locally made textiles and souvenirs.

Another popular attraction in Cold Harbour is the Sherborne Castle, which is located just a few miles away. The castle dates back to the 16th century and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. Visitors can take a tour of the castle and learn about its history, or simply enjoy a picnic in the grounds. Overall, Cold Harbour is a charming and peaceful destination that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Dorset.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Catholic Primary School Swanage Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Frame	Northbrook Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1QE 01929424909 School Website
Purbeck View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Patrick Sullivan	Northbrook Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1PR 01929422760 School Website
Lilliput Church Of England Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Chambers	Lilliput Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 8JX 1202709013 School Website
Swanage St Marks Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Martin	High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2PH 01929422949 School Website
The Swanage School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Maraspin	High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2PH 01929500599 School Website
Old Town Infant School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Gubbins	Green Road Poole Dorset BH15 1QB 1202673966 School Website
Hamworthy Park Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Hill	Ashmore Crescent Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4DG 1202677870 School Website
Twin Sails Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Hill	Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4AX 1202672377 School Website
Swanage Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Godfrey	Mount Scar Swanage Dorset BH19 2EY 01929422424 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Langton Matravers Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Astle	High Street Langton Matravers Swanage Dorset BH19 3HB 01929422973 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 3.99 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 4.27 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 4.92 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 4.94 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 6.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Swanage Taxis Ltd 01929 421122 Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB 3.66 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6040 Walking Field Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1RZ 3.70 Miles
Corfe Cars Ltd 01929 475877 12 Cow Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2TH 3.78 Miles
J J Taxis 01929 427755 Higher Days Rd, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LE 3.86 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Poole 01202 666822 76 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BZ 4.21 Miles
Valley Taxis 01929 480655 4 Halves Cottages, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EY 4.40 Miles
Cavalry Cars 01202 737362 6 Gervis Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LR 4.49 Miles
Dorset Limos 01202 265554 227 Bournemouthn Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HU 4.55 Miles
South Coast Cabs 01202 888777 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0DJ 4.64 Miles
Ariel Taxis 01202 747333 164 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BY 4.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh19 Agglestone Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Studland Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh19 Banks Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh13 238 - Panorama Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Glebe Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh13 Sandbanks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Ulwell Caravan Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Rempstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Whitecliff Cross Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Ballard Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh13 240 - Shore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Victoria Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Bushey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Burlington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh14 Crichel Mount Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Lilliput Surgery	Elms Avenue Poole BH14 8EE
Poole Ferry Port - North Lounge Passenger Terminal - Covid Local Vaccination Service	New Harbour Road Poole BH15 4AQ
Swanage Medical Practice 01929 422231	Swanage Medical Practice Station Approach Swanage Dorset BH19 1HB
Carlisle House Surgery - Dolphin Centre Consulting Room	Boots The Chemists Ltd Dolphin Centre 190-196 High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1SX
Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre 0844 4773324	Lifeboat Quay Medical Ctr Unit A Lifeboat Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1AE

Local Stores

Petrol Lilliput
291 Sandbanks Road
Lilliput
Poole
Dorset
BH14 8EZ
01202 707347
Store Website
3.43 miles

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SPAR Harmans Cross
SPAR
Valley Road
Harmans Cross
Swanage
BH19 3DZ
01929 480097
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynwood Vets
The Ulwell Veterinary Surgery 87 Ulwell Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1QU 01929 422213 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 2.63 miles

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Medivet Poole 24 Hour (Walton Lodge Vets)
101 North Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0LT 01202 693623 poole.24@medivet.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
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Medivet Parkstone Afrivet (Uk) Ltd
25 Woodside Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 9JH 01202 722739 parkstone@medivet.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Poole Vets4pets Ltd
550 Ashley Road Upper Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0AE 01202 710901 poole@vets4pets.com Website 4.75 miles
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The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3ER 01202 649999 poole@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3EF 01202 602766 oakdale@medivet.co.uk Website 4.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.53 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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Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 3.72 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

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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 4.07 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 4.17 miles

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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills. BH20 5EZ 4.25 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 5.62 miles

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