Welcome to Iford

Iford is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the River Stour, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 14th-century Iford Manor, which is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The manor has been owned by the same family for over 500 years and is open to the public during the summer months.

Iford is also home to the Stourhead Estate, which is a National Trust property that features a stunning 18th-century landscape garden. The garden is designed to take visitors on a journey through different landscapes, including a classical temple, a grotto, and a lake. The estate also includes a Palladian mansion, which is open to the public and features a collection of art and furniture.

In addition to its historic buildings and gardens, Iford is a popular destination for outdoor activities. The River Stour is a great spot for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, and there are several walking and cycling trails in the area. The village is also close to the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning cliffs and beaches. Overall, Iford is a charming village that offers visitors a mix of history, natural beauty, and outdoor activities.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Stourfield Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Sweetman	Cranleigh Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5JS 01202424585 School Website
Stourfield Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Rawson	Stourvale Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5JG 1202424554 School Website
Christchurch Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Duncan Baxter	Addiscombe Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AE 01202485851 School Website
Christchurch Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Fuller	Clarendon Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AA 1202485579 School Website
Christchurch Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Philip Gavin	29 Stour Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PJ 01202471410 School Website
Tregonwell Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Bailey-Pearce	Petersfield Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6QP 01202424361 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Brown	Pokesdown Hill Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DW 01202426696 School Website
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Dyer	Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NZ 1202398451 School Website
Twynham Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon Chapple	Marsh Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 2NH 1202026065 School Website
Avonbourne College Academy Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Dyer	Harewood Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6NY 01202398451 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 0.89 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 1.17 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 2.79 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 4.02 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 5.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Superwed Cars 01202 423866 1227 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BW 0.62 Miles
Bournemouth Taxis Winton 01202 555777 88 Petersfield Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QN 0.66 Miles
Josephs Cars 01202 424501 4A Waltham Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6PE 0.82 Miles
Priory Cabs 01202 474444 22 Fairmile Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2LJ 0.84 Miles
Christchurch Radio Cabs 01202 484848 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 0.91 Miles
Amerc Cars Ltd 01202 770777 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 0.91 Miles
Marcon Air Cars 0800 468 1800 106 C Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3HT 0.93 Miles
James The Chauffeur 01202 478038 17 Barlands Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HN 1.64 Miles
Christchurch Taxis Chritax Ltd 01202 470000 Briar Park Business Centre, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HQ 1.66 Miles
Marconaircars 07786 023450 4 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AD 1.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh23 The Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Stourvale Po Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Bh6 280 - Seafield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bh7 64 - Tescos Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Bh6 257 - 120 Carbery Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Wentworth Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh7 255 - Cowell Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakridge Surgery	1206 Christchurch Road Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DY
Grove Surgery 01202 481192	Fairmile Road Fairmile Christchurch Dorset BH23 2FQ
East Cluster Iagps 01202 303626	Rbch Nhsft Lane East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DW
Cart Team 01202 704031	Post Point 21 Education Centre Royal Bournemouth Hosp. Bournemouth BH7 7DW
Southbourne Practice 01202 427878	Southbourne Surgery 17 Beaufort Road Southbourne, Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5BF

Local Stores

Southbourne - Cranleigh Road
98-100 Cranleigh Road
Southbourne
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 5JL
01202 423133
Store Website
0.54 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Christchurch
58 Barrack Road
Christchurch
BH23 1PQ
01202 476382
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Christchurch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Christchurch&Nbsp;Retail&Nbsp;Park Barrack Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BN 01202 479 170 christchurch@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Natterjacks Vet
The Old Bank Building 1138-1140 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DY 01202 427404 hellobournemouth@natterjacksvet.com Website 0.58 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Clinic
161 Tuckton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3LA 01202 431417 0.94 miles
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Medivet Christchurch (Best Friends Vets)
Best Friends Veterinary Surgery 14 Marlow Drive St Catherines Hill Christchurch Dorset BH23 2RR 01202 485880 christchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic
1A Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ 01202 499622 magnoliahousevets@gmail.com Website 1.55 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Veterinary Hospital 59 Purewell Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EN 01202 484466 info@prioryvetgroup.com 1.78 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 0.97 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 2.05 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 2.10 miles

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Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dogs, There Is Access To Woods, A Dog Friendly Beach And A Café For Afterwards. You Can Do A Short Walk In The Grounds, Maybe Add On The Woods That Can Be Accessed From The Castle Garden. We Do The Long Walk Either Along The Sandy Beach Towards Mudeford Or We Take One Of Paths That Wind Their Way Along Towards The Shops At Highcliffe. Although Usually Busy This Is A Delightfully Rural Location With Great Views Across To The Needles On A Clear Day. Our Dogs Love The Dog Friendly Bays Which Are Clearly Marked. 39 Rothesay Dr Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 4LD 3.91 miles

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Barton On Sea New Milton
This Is A Nice Walk For Your Dog If They Fancy A Swim! We Have Never Left Here With A Dry Dog Yet! There Is A Lot Of Parking At The Top Of The Cliff, Either On The Roadside Of Marine Drive, Or In The Actual Car Park. You Can Access The Beach By Following The Pathway Down Around, Past The Cafe. The Beach Is Pretty Much Pebbles, But You Might Fin The Odd Bit Of Sand. Picking Up After Your Dog Is A Must, Especially As The Beach Is Used By Families &Amp; Children. Plenty Of Coastline To Take In, So You Can Really Make This A Long Or Short Walk, Its Up To You! 7 Marine Dr Barton On Sea 5.93 miles

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Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 6.47 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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