Welcome to Gannetts

Gannett's Dorset is a beautiful coastal town located in the south-west of England. It is known for its stunning beaches, picturesque countryside, and rich history. The town is home to many attractions, including the famous Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coastline is dotted with cliffs, coves, and beaches, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most popular attractions in Gannett's Dorset is the Durdle Door, which is a natural limestone arch that has been formed over thousands of years. The arch is located on the Jurassic Coast and is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and cliff jumping. The town is also home to many other attractions, including the Corfe Castle, which is a medieval castle that dates back to the 11th century. The castle is now a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Gannett's Dorset is also known for its rich history, which can be seen in the many historic buildings and landmarks that are scattered throughout the town. The town has a long and fascinating history, which dates back to the Roman times. The town was an important trading center during the medieval period and was also a key location during the English Civil War. Today, visitors can explore the town's history by visiting the many museums and historic sites that are located throughout the town.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Catholic Primary School Marnhull Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Betts	Old Mill Lane Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1JX 01258820417 School Website
St Gregorys Church Of England Primary School Marnhull Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Williams	New Street Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1PZ 01258820206 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
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
William Barnes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wrixon	Bridge Street Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BZ 01258472257 School Website
Stalbridge Church Of England Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Elledge	Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2LP 01963362487 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
Wyke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Birkett	Deane Avenue Gillingham Dorset SP8 4SH 01747825665 School Website
Gillingham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Preston	School Road Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QR 1747823245 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 4.13 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 5.64 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 9.80 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 11.04 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 11.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton 01258 820117 Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR 1.50 Miles
The Big Black Cab 07989 746156 16 The Fieldings, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LE 2.11 Miles
Orchard Cars 01258 472395 9 Orchard Close, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LJ 2.59 Miles
Elite Travel Services 0117 379 0008 23 Pillmeadow Kingston Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5EN 2.95 Miles
Sturminster Taxis 01258 472303 Tuctin/Honeymead La, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW 3.02 Miles
Vale Cars Ltd 01963 363000 Bowbridge Works, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0TF 3.11 Miles
The Taxi Lady 07990 788882 9 Denham Drive, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AJ 3.18 Miles
Minster Classic Carriages 01258 472112 Chenies, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EJ 3.30 Miles
Station And Airport Taxi 01747 826668 51 The Meadows, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SP 3.99 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge 01963 362303 20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY 4.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Dt10 Pilwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stour Provost Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Marnhull Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dover Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 New Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Walton Elm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt10 Lushes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fifehead Magdalen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
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
Gillingham Medical Practice 01747 824201	Gillingham Med Practice The Barn Surgery, Newbury Gillingham Dorset SP8 4XS

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Marnhull
New Street
Marnhull
DT10 1PX
01258 820116
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RU 01963548240 info@smvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 3.26 miles
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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 3.32 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 3.32 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
Unit 1 Kingsmead Business Park Gillingham Dorset SP8 5FB 01747 835333 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.15 miles

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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 11.46 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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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 13.48 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 13.71 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 14.43 miles On The Longleat Estate

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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 14.46 miles Frome

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