Welcome to Herston

Herston is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated just a few miles away from the popular seaside town of Swanage. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, stunning views, and rich history. Herston is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

One of the main attractions of Herston is the Herston Halt railway station. The station was built in the early 20th century and was used to transport goods and passengers to and from the village. Today, the station has been restored and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take a ride on the steam train and enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Herston is the St. Aldhelm's Chapel. The chapel was built in the 12th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the village. It is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. The chapel is open to visitors throughout the year and is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Herston.

Local Schools

School	Details
Purbeck View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Patrick Sullivan	Northbrook Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1PR 01929422760 School Website
Swanage Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Godfrey	Mount Scar Swanage Dorset BH19 2EY 01929422424 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
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
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
Corfe Castle Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Scott	East Street Corfe Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5EE 01929480428 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
Hamworthy Park Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Hill	Ashmore Crescent Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4DG 1202677870 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 7.48 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 7.76 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 8.20 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 8.28 Miles

Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 8.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corfe Cars Ltd 01929 475877 12 Cow Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2TH 0.30 Miles
Swanage Taxis Ltd 01929 421122 Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB 0.46 Miles
J J Taxis 01929 427755 Higher Days Rd, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LE 0.53 Miles
Valley Taxis 01929 480655 4 Halves Cottages, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EY 3.94 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6040 Walking Field Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1RZ 7.22 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Poole 01202 666822 76 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BZ 7.72 Miles
A And C Taxis 01929 556758 St. Johns Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LZ 7.90 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 7.93 Miles
Dorset Limos 01202 265554 227 Bournemouthn Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HU 7.95 Miles
Cavalry Cars 01202 737362 6 Gervis Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LR 7.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh19 Kings Road West Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Victoria Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Herston Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh19 Hillview Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 King Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Walrond Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Church Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Shaston Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Swanage Post Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Bh19 Swanage Post Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh19 Victoria Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Queens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 De Moulham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh19 Town Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swanage Medical Practice 01929 422231	Swanage Medical Practice Station Approach Swanage Dorset BH19 1HB
Corfe Castle Surgery 01929 480441	Tom's Mead West Street, Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5HH
Poole Ferry Port - North Lounge Passenger Terminal - Covid Local Vaccination Service	New Harbour Road Poole BH15 4AQ
The Lilliput Surgery	Elms Avenue Poole BH14 8EE
Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre 0844 4773324	Lifeboat Quay Medical Ctr Unit A Lifeboat Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1AE

Local Stores

Swanage
52 Kings Road West
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1HP
01929 424333
Store Website
0.45 miles

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SPAR High St, Swanage
139 - 141 High St
Swanage
BH19 2ND
01929 423335
Store Website
0.4 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 0.92 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 7.77 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 7.82 miles
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Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 7.98 miles
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Poole Vets4pets Ltd
550 Ashley Road Upper Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0AE 01202 710901 poole@vets4pets.com Website 8.24 miles
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Poole Road Veterinary Surgery
340 Poole Road Branksome Poole Dorset BH12 1AW 01202 764407 Website 8.28 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 4.25 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 4.26 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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 5.31 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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Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.60 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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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 7.04 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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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 7.59 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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