Welcome to Droop

Droop Dorset is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village has a population of around 200 people and is surrounded by farmland and fields. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Droop Dorset has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, with a weekly market and annual fair. The market was held in the village square, which is still a focal point of the village today. The fair was held in the nearby fields and attracted people from all over the region. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community.

Despite its small size, Droop Dorset has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village hall is used for a variety of events, including concerts, plays, and community meetings. The pub, called The Droop Lion, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and local ales. The post office is a vital service for the village, providing a range of postal and banking services. Overall, Droop Dorset is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 17.4°C

Feels Like: 17.4°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Waring	Droop Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2ED 01258817492 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
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
William Barnes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wrixon	Bridge Street Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BZ 01258472257 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
Cheselbourne Village School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Perry	Cheselbourne Dorchester Dorset DT2 7NT 01258837306 School Website
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
Sturminster Newton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Davis	Bath Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1DT 01258472642 School Website
Yewstock School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Clive Padgett	Honeymead Lane Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1EW 01258472796 School Website
Milton Abbey School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Judith Fremont-Barnes	Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0BZ 01258880484 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 5.58 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 7.17 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 7.65 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 8.01 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 8.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 Lower Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RW 5.24 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages 01258 472112 Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ 5.41 Miles
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 5.76 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge 01963 362303 20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY 5.92 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 6.57 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 6.57 Miles
Beaver Cabs Ltd 01935 816620 Sherborne Railway Station, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 7.16 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 7.32 Miles
H And H Cars Ltd 01935 345001 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 7.59 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 817766 2 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HX 7.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Pulham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Hazelbury Bryan Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Woodrow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Mappowder Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Pidney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Kings Stag Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Droop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Kingston Hillview Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Gartells Kingston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Holwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Crouch Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Skinners Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Duntish Oaks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt9 Newlands Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Buckland Newton Village Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Blackmore Vale Partnership 01258 474500	Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1QU
Cerne Abbas Surgery 01300 341666	The Cerne Abbas Practice 51 Long St, Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7JG
Milton Abbas Surgery 01258 880210	The Surgery Catherines Well Milton Abbas Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0AT

Local Stores

Sturminster - Station Road
Lower Market Way
Station Road
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1BB
01258 473130
Store Website
5.46 miles

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SPAR Red Barn
SPAR
The Causeway
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2BH
01258 817491
Store Website
1.4 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 3.55 miles

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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.63 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 5.63 miles
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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 5.68 miles
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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2SD 01963 251 772 info@sclaterequine.co.uk Website 5.85 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EP 01963 250255 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk 7.21 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 5.41 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 10.67 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 11.34 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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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 11.51 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 14.41 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 16.14 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	27.2°C	26.1°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	26°C	27.7°C	29.6°C	32.3°C	32.8°C	29.5°C	26.6°C	25°C
Feels Like	29.4°C	27.9°C	26.7°C	26.4°C	27.4°C	30.1°C	33.6°C	37.9°C	39°C	34.9°C	30.8°C	28.2°C

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Temp	24°C	23.5°C	23.4°C	23.5°C	23.8°C	25°C	27°C	27.9°C	28.1°C	28°C	26.4°C	24°C
Feels Like	26.6°C	26°C	25.9°C	26.1°C	26.5°C	27.8°C	30°C	30.8°C	30.8°C	30.7°C	28.9°C	26.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.9°C	23.4°C	23.1°C	23°C	25.6°C	28.9°C	31.9°C	32.4°C	31.6°C	30.3°C	28.1°C	25.7°C
Feels Like	26°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	33°C	37.7°C	37.6°C	36°C	34.2°C	31.1°C	28.1°C

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