Welcome to Hillbourne

Hillbourne is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Poole and is known for its peaceful and serene environment. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the countryside. Hillbourne is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Hillbourne has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village hall is also a hub of activity, hosting a range of events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual fete. Hillbourne is also home to a number of community groups, including a gardening club and a local history society.

Hillbourne is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to Poole and the nearby town of Bournemouth. The village is also just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic cliffs and beautiful beaches. With its picturesque setting, strong sense of community, and easy access to the wider area, Hillbourne is a popular choice for those looking for a peaceful and idyllic place to call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hillbourne Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Claxton	Kitchener Crescent Poole Dorset BH17 7HX 1202692604 School Website
Montacute School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ginny Bellard	3 Canford Heath Road Poole Dorset BH17 9NG 01202693239 School Website
Broadstone First School Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Wilks	Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AA 1202694376 School Website
Parkstone Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs David Hallsworth	Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7EP 01202605605 School Website
Poole Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Smith	Gravel Hill Poole Dorset BH17 9JU 01202692132 School Website
Springdale First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Debbie Budden	Springdale Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 9BW 1202692700 School Website
Broadstone Middle School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Wilks	Dunyeats Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AE 01202696121 School Website
Corfe Hills School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr James Sankey	Higher Blandford Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 9BG 01202006666 School Website
Haymoor Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Lucy Waterhouse	Ashdown Close Canford Heath Poole Dorset BH17 8WG 1202659290 School Website
Magna Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Natasha Ullah	Ashdown Close Adastral Road Canford Heath Poole Dorset BH17 8RE 01202604222 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 2.13 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 2.42 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 2.95 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 3.77 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 4.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Select Chauffeur Hire 01202 695949 18 Spindle Close, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9WJ 0.55 Miles
Select Chauffer Services 01202 695949 18 Spindle Cl, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9WJ 0.55 Miles
Dolphin Radio Taxis 01202 777879 15B Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ 0.70 Miles
Amerc Cars Ltd 01202 770777 19B Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ 0.70 Miles
Kal Plant Hire Bournemouth 07831 412776 2 Honeysuckle Ln, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7YZ 0.73 Miles
Atlas Private Hire 01202 770825 38 Sandyhurst Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JS 0.80 Miles
Elite Cars 01202 658208 5 Gladelands Cl, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9JX 0.86 Miles
Poole Town Taxis 01202 691000 9 Steeple Cl, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9BJ 0.91 Miles
Compass Cars 01202 644540 16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD 1.15 Miles
Poole Radio Cabs 01202 893999 16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD 1.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh18 Hillbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 North Brook York Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 Lytchett Drive Broadstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 Blandford Road Broadstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh17 Milne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 West Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh17 Waterloo Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh18 Pinespring Drive Sorrell Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 The Broadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh18 Broadstone Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh18 Broadstone Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh18 Clarendon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh18 Ridgeway Dunyeats Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Hadleigh Practice 01202 692268	The Hadleigh Practice Hadleigh Hse, 20 Kirkway Broadstone Dorset BH18 8EE
The Harvey Practice 01202 697307	The Harvey Practice 18 Kirkway Broadstone Dorset BH18 8EE
The Creekmoor Surgery	1 Borley Road Poole Dorset BH17 7DT
The Birchwood Practice 01202 697639	The Birchwood Practice Northmead Drive,Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7XW
Hadleigh Lodge	216A Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LN

Local Stores

Creekmoor
67 Creekmoor Lane
Upton
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7BW
01202 601173
Store Website
0.74 miles

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SPAR The Triangle
5-6 The Triangle
Poole
Upton
BH16 5PG
01202 622890
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Natterjacks Vet
Darby'S Corner 2 Waterloo Road Poole Dorset BH17 7LD 01202 051141 hellopoole@natterjacksvet.com Website 0.60 miles
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Medivet Broadstone (Walton Lodge Vets)
3 Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AW 01202 747678 broadstone@medivet.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
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Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Wessex Gate Retail Park Broadstone Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TE 01202 677 675 poole@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.32 miles

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Hillside Veterinary Centre
116 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LH 01202 698899 mail@hillsidevets.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3EF 01202 602766 oakdale@medivet.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
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The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3ER 01202 649999 poole@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 1.23 miles

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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 2.61 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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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 2.94 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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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 6.44 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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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 8.31 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 8.40 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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