Welcome to Cosmore

Cosmore Dorset is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Frome and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Nicholas Church.

One of the main attractions of Cosmore Dorset is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The River Frome runs through the village, providing a peaceful and serene setting for visitors to enjoy. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the nearby Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Despite its small size, Cosmore Dorset has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events and activities throughout the year, including an annual village fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a local pub, The Fox Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Cosmore Dorset is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Leweston School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs John Paget-Tomlinson	Sherborne Dorset DT9 6EN 01963210691 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
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
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
Thornford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neela Brooking	Boot Lane Thornford Sherborne Dorset DT9 6QY 1935872706 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nigel Roberts	Bishops Caundle Sherborne Dorset DT9 5NQ 0 196323450 School Website
Sherborne Abbey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann-Marie Kampf	Lenthay Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 6AQ 1935812318 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 3.65 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 4.49 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 5.33 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 5.71 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 6.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A-2-B Distance Travel 01935 816263 51 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6BE 6.67 Miles
Beaver Cabs Ltd 01935 816620 Sherborne Railway Station, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 6.76 Miles
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 6.86 Miles
H And H Cars Ltd 01935 345001 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 7.20 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 817766 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 7.20 Miles
Economy Cabs 01935 817817 5 Barton Gardens, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BE 7.24 Miles
Hounslow Taxis Sherborne 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 7.76 Miles
Hounslow Hire 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Rd, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 7.76 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 8.10 Miles
Abbey Cabs Yeovil 01935 411666 6 Buckland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5EA 8.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Commonwealth Home Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt9 Leigh Garage Leigh Garage Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt9 Holnest Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Buckland New Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Glanville Wootton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cerne Abbas Surgery 01300 341666	The Cerne Abbas Practice 51 Long St, Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7JG
Evershot Surgery	Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JR
Yetminster Medical Centre 01935 872530	The Surgery Church Street Yetminster Sherborne DT9 6LG
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)	Pound Piece Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0DB
The Apples Medical Centre 01935 812633	The Apples Medical Centre East Mill Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 3DG

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Yetminister
2 Sunnyside Court
High Street
Yetminster
Sherborne
DT9 6LF
01935 873644
Store Website
4.7 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 2.81 miles

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Wellpets
The Exchange High Street Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LF 01935 873432 admin.yetminster@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.64 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 6.43 miles
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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 6.59 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 6.90 miles
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3DB 01935 813288 sherborne@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 7.10 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 2.64 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 8.55 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 8.63 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 11.02 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 12.45 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 12.55 miles

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