Welcome to Minchington

Minchington is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to a small community of around 200 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Minchington is its church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

In addition to its church, Minchington is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and post office. The village also has a pub, The Crown Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. The pub is known for its traditional atmosphere and serves a range of local beers and ciders. Overall, Minchington is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Dorset.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5.1°C

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Wind: 11.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Sixpenny Handley First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Rachael Musselwhite	Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Dorset SP5 5NJ 01725552356 School Website
Sandroyd School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Speers	Rushmore House Tollard Royal Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5QD 1725516264
Wimborne St Giles Church Of England First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Hill	Wimborne St Giles Wimborne Dorset BH21 5LX 1725517347 School Website
Downlands Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Rielly	Blandford Camp Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8BG 01258453348 School Website
Pimperne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Waller	Newfield Road Pimperne Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8WF 01258452025 School Website
Witchampton Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Hancock	Witchampton Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 5AP 01258840684 School Website
Cranborne Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stevens	Cranborne Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 5RP 01725517348 School Website
Cranborne Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Faithfull	Water Street Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QB 1725517439 School Website
Aurora Boveridge College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Lloyd Richards	Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RU 1725551247 School Website
Ludwell Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriet Collins	Coronation Drive Ludwell Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9ND 1747828519 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 9.00 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 12.06 Miles

Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 14.27 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 14.30 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 14.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And J Taxis 01725 516334 Glebe Farm, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DD 0.57 Miles
Hawthorns Taxis 07751 638723 Fernleigh, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5RP 1.53 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 The Square, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 5PR 5.58 Miles
Oakwood Taxis 01258 455555 West Lodge, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7ST 5.93 Miles
Abell Cars 01258 450260 13 Wilson Pk, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PT 6.69 Miles
Hilliard Cars 01258 454415 40 Downside Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SD 6.69 Miles
Riverside Taxis 01258 453553 52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN 6.73 Miles
Kens Kabs 01258 456136 27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD 6.81 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01258 480089 57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN 7.21 Miles
Hansom Cabs 01747 852020 25F Longmead, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PL 8.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt11 Farnham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt11 Chettle Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thornydown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deanend Chase Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tollard Royal Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bh21 Gussage St Michael Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheasby Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Handley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Dt11 Bye Corner Tarrant Gunville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deanland Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sixpenny Handley Surgery 01725 552500	The Surgery, Dean Lane Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5PA
Blandford Medical Centre	Blandford Medical Centre Blandford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8RH
The Cranborne Practice 01725 517272	The Surgery Pennys Lane, Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QE
Fontmell Magna Surgery	West Street Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0PF
The Blandford Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Blandford Group Practice Whitecliff Mill Street Blandford Forum DT11 7BH

Local Stores

Blandford - Salisbury Road
Unit 2, Salisbury Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7QG
01258 451384
Store Website
7.15 miles

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SPAR Blandford
SPAR
21 The Market Place
Blandford
Forum
DT11 7AF
01258 480840
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Glebe Farm Parsonage Lane Wimborne St Giles Dorset BH21 5NR 01258 841191 reception@equinedentalclinic.co.uk Website 4.57 miles

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Pilgrims Veterinary Practice
5-7 Castle Street Cranborne Dorset BH21 5PZ 01725 551119 enquiries@pilgrimsvets.org.uk Website 5.72 miles
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The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Old Barn Cottage Witchampton Wimborne Dorset BH21 5BX 01258 841 191 edc.acc.contact@gmail.com Website 5.92 miles

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 472 160 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.11 miles
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Pinpoint Veterinary Care
Cob Barn Holwell Barns Cranborne Winborne Dorset BH21 5QP 01725 486 003 info@pinpointvetcare.com Website 6.40 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 8.11 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 5.46 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 10.78 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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Breamore
This 5.5 Mile (8Km) Walk Starts From The Breamore House Tea Room Entrance, Takes You Through The Village, Across The Common And Up Through The Breamore Estate To The Medieval Miz-Maze And Breamore House. It Includes Panoramic Views Out Over The Surrounding Farmland And Woodland. Unnamed Road Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2DB 11.75 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

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River Avon Somerley Hampshire
This 5.5 Mile Route Takes You Across The Somerley Estate Nature Reserve Along A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Avon, Through Woodland And Back Down The Valley To To Retrace The Stretch Along The River. There Are Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Route To Suite Your Needs. The Bridge Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3PP 11.82 miles On The A338 Take The Turning Over Ibsley Bridge (Grid Ref Su 149 096) And Park On The Gravel Lay-By Just Over The Bridge.

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Gods Hill
This Is A Lovely Car Park To Walk From With A Great Combination Of Streams, Valleys And Woodland. The Views Are Awesome And It Can Be Really Sunny On A Windy Day As The Valley Gives You Some Protection. A Delightful Array Of Paths To Explore. Lady'S Mile Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2QX 13.14 miles

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Abbotswell To Fritham
Abbots Well Rd Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2JD 13.18 miles Abbotswell Car Park Sp6 2Jd; Fritham Car Park So43 7Hj

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Weather Forecast

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