Welcome to Martinstown

Martinstown is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the River Bride and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building.

The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The annual Martinstown Fete is a popular event that brings together residents and visitors alike. The fete features a range of activities, including live music, food stalls, and games for children. There are also many local clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a history society.

Martinstown is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the UK. There are also many other attractions in the area, including the historic town of Dorchester and the famous Cerne Abbas Giant. Overall, Martinstown is a charming village that offers a great mix of history, community, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 13.5°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Winterbourne Valley Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Horne	Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 9LW 01305889297 School Website
The Prince Of Wales School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Gary Spracklen	Maiden Castle Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HH 01305257120 School Website
Damers First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Smith	Liscombe Street Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3DF 1305264924 School Website
The Thomas Hardye School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr N St J F Rutherford	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305266064 School Website
Dorchester Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr David Dinsmore	The Old Rectory Winterborne Monkton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9PS 01305261213 School Website
Dorchester Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Pluck	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS 01305265651 School Website
St Marys Church Of England First School Charminster Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Homer	West Hill Charminster Dorchester Dorset DT2 9RD 01305263880 School Website
St Osmund's Church Of England Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Saira Sawtell	Barnes Way Dorchester DT1 2DZ 1305262897 School Website
Manor Park Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Pallister	Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 1305268741
Sunninghill Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Newberry	South Court South Walks Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1EB 01305262306 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 2.43 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 2.83 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 3.82 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 6.15 Miles

Weymouth Quay Weymouth Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 6.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shawline Private Hire 01305 889946 2 Mayfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JQ 0.45 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 261010 101 Celtic Cr, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 2.17 Miles
Cars 2 Airports 01305 251122 101 Celtic Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 2.17 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 2.34 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 2.38 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 2.50 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 2.79 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 2.87 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 2.87 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 2.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Martinstown Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dt2 Morn Gate Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Beechwood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Mother Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Poundbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Paceycombe Way Poundbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Friar Waddon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Winterborne Abbas Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Longmoor Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Gladiator Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Monkton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Poundbury Doctors Surgery 01305 251128	Poundbury Doctors Surgery 3 Frederick Treves House Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
The Prince Of Wales Surgery 01305 250989	Prince Of Wales Rd Surg. 2 Frederick Treves House St John Way, Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
Queens Avenue Surgery 01305 262886	Queens Avenue Surgery 14 Queens Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2EW
Atrium Health Centre 01305 251545	Atrium Health Centre 7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR

Local Stores

Dorchester
Trinity Square
Wadham
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1TT
01305 257046
Store Website
2.90 miles

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SPAR Poundbury
27-31 Middlemarsh Street
Poundbury
Dorchester
DT1 3FD
01305 268365
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 1.91 miles
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Dorchester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Weymouth Avenue Retail Park Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2RY 01305 268 794 dorchester@vets4pets.com 2.50 miles


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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
624 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5LH 01305 813303 Website 3.43 miles
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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 2.11 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.

Location what3words toys.logbook.knots

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 6.80 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

Location what3words stamp.full.spirit

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 8.00 miles

Location what3words tungsten.grounded.uniforms

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 11.48 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

Location what3words drape.dusters.porridge

West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 11.48 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 14.37 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	24.9°C	24.4°C	20°C	18.9°C	20.9°C	27.6°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26.4°C
Feels Like	27.9°C	27.1°C	20°C	18.9°C	20.9°C	32.4°C	33.8°C	34.2°C	34.1°C	33.6°C	31.9°C	29.6°C

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Temp	24.5°C	23.1°C	22°C	21.4°C	23.5°C	28.5°C	31.4°C	32.2°C	31.6°C	30.2°C	25.2°C	22.1°C
Feels Like	27.2°C	25.7°C	24.7°C	21.4°C	26.2°C	33.4°C	37.3°C	37.2°C	35.9°C	34.6°C	27.4°C	24.1°C

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