Welcome to Crooked Withies

Crooked Withies is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and charming thatched-roof cottages. The name "Crooked Withies" comes from the willow trees that grow in the area, which were traditionally used to make baskets and other woven goods. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the beauty of rural England.

One of the main attractions in Crooked Withies is the village church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful stained glass window depicting the life of Saint George. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to several ancient gravestones and a peaceful garden. The church is still in use today and holds regular services for the local community.

Another popular attraction in Crooked Withies is the village pub, which has been serving locals and visitors for over 200 years. The pub is known for its cozy atmosphere and traditional English fare, including fish and chips, bangers and mash, and shepherd's pie. Visitors can enjoy a pint of local ale or cider while chatting with friendly locals and soaking up the village atmosphere. The pub also hosts live music and other events throughout the year, making it a hub of community activity in Crooked Withies.

Local Schools

School	Details
Motcombe C Of E Va Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Barge	Church Road Motcombe Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9NT 01747852018 School Website
Port Regis Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Titus Mills	Motcombe Park Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QA 01747857800 School Website
Gillingham School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Nicholson	Hardings Lane Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QP 01747822222 School Website
St Mary The Virgin Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Willoughby	Pheasant Way Gillingham SP8 4GG 1747824446 School Website
Gillingham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Preston	School Road Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QR 1747823245 School Website
Milton On Stour Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rhiannon Tidby	Milton-On-Stour Gillingham Dorset SP8 5QD 01747822588 School Website
Semley Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Carlyle-Clarke	Semley Shaftesbury Wiltshire SP7 9AU 01747830427 School Website
Wyke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Birkett	Deane Avenue Gillingham Dorset SP8 4SH 01747825665 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
Mere School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catriona Williamson	Springfield Road Mere Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6EW 01747860515 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 2.55 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 6.22 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 9.17 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 10.81 Miles

Warminster Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BP 10.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gillingham And Mere Cars 01747 850385 Little Pound/North End, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9HX 0.32 Miles
Go Cabs 01747 822206 2 Otter Springs, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4GX 2.24 Miles
Aaa Taxis 07917 666996 Pheonix House, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QJ 2.43 Miles
Station And Airport Taxi 01747 826668 51 The Meadows, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SP 2.49 Miles
Shaftesbury Gillingham Taxis 01747 855009 Unit 1 Former Station Masters House, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 2.57 Miles
Shaftesbury Taxis 01747 822215 Unit 1, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 2.57 Miles
Haftesbury And Gillingham Taxis 01747 822215 Unit 1/Station House/Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 2.57 Miles
Williams Taxis 01747 830542 Summerlea, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6AJ 2.59 Miles
V P T Executive 01747 826350 61 Cloverfields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UR 2.62 Miles
Premier Cars 01747 822228 2 Oake Woods, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QS 2.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North End Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Elm Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Sedgehill Manor Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Motcombe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old House Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bittles Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Semley Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butlers Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Shaftesbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxleaze No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bay Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holloway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Adhd Service - Clinical Partners 020 37617026	6 Chaldicott Barns Tokes Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9AW
Gillingham Medical Practice 01747 824201	Gillingham Med Practice The Barn Surgery, Newbury Gillingham Dorset SP8 4XS
Peacemarsh Surgery	New Medical Centre Marlott Road Peacemarsh Gillingham Dorset SP8 4FA
Mere Surgery 01747 860001	Mere Surgery Dark Lane Mere,Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6DT
Abbey View Medical Centre	Salisbury Road Shaftesbury SP7 8DH

Local Stores

Gillingham
5-6 Lodbourne Green Parade
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4EH
01747 823201
Store Website
2.47 miles

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SPAR Latestop Shaftsbury
Unit 1
Mampitts Lane
Shaftsbury
SP7 8GR
01747 228514
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southill Vets Ltd
Unit 1 Kingsmead Business Park Gillingham Dorset SP8 5FB 01747 835333 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Wincombe Centre Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 850500 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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The Shreen Veterinary Group
The Surgery The Square Gillingham Dorset SP8 4NA 01747 822428 info@shreenvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 3.15 miles

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Southill Vets Ltd
Manor Road Mere Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6HY 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 3.52 miles
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham Dorset SP8 5HY 01747 822799 equine@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 5.62 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 5.92 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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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 7.60 miles

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 8.85 miles Frome

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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 8.86 miles

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 9.19 miles On The Longleat Estate

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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 12.76 miles

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