Welcome to North Poorton

North Poorton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Marshwood Vale, which is known for its rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. North Poorton is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and woodland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of North Poorton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and it has been inhabited ever since. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture, with a Norman font and a 15th-century rood screen.

North Poorton is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area. The village is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with good transport links to Bridport, Dorchester, and Exeter. Overall, North Poorton is a charming and peaceful village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Powerstock Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Greenham	Powerstock Bridport Dorset DT6 3TB 01308485380 School Website
Loders C Of E Vc Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Pooley	Loders Bridport Dorset DT6 3SA 01308423418 School Website
Beaminster School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Keith Hales	Newtown Beaminster Dorset DT8 3EP 01308862633 School Website
Beaminster St Marys Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Marklew	Clay Lane Beaminster Dorset DT8 3BY 01308862201 School Website
The Sir John Colfox School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Shelley	Ridgeway Bridport Dorset DT6 3DT 01308422291 School Website
Mountjoy School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Howard	Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308861155 School Website
Salway Ash Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leif Overment	Salwayash Bridport Dorset DT6 5JE 01308488302 School Website
St Catherines Roman Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Terrey	Pymore Road Bridport Dorset DT6 3TR 01308423568 School Website
Bridport Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Michaela Kite	St Andrew's Road Bridport Dorset DT6 3BJ 1308422846 School Website
Maiden Newton Greenford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Higgins	Chilfrome Lane Maiden Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 0AX 01300320644 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 4.86 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 7.86 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 9.26 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 10.43 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 10.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Steve's Cabs 01308 861010 73 Flaxfield Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EY 2.89 Miles
Beaminster Taxis 01308 862894 212 Gerrards Green, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3ED 2.93 Miles
Dave's Taxi 07532 211270 22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN 3.45 Miles
D And R Taxi Services 07918 614639 67 Happy Island Way, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4JZ 4.06 Miles
Tims Taxis 01308 488010 16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 4.09 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01308 488790 37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 4.09 Miles
Bridport Taxis 01308 424252 223 Orchard Av, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5RJ 4.40 Miles
Pats Cabs 01308 424715 Unit 1A/Old Rope Walks/North Mills Trading Est, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE 4.47 Miles
Pegasus Cars 01308 456300 12 Sparacre Gdns, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NB 4.50 Miles
West Dorset Taxis 07876 798770 42 Flaxhayes, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DT 4.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt6 South Poorton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt6 Powerstock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barton House Med Practice 01308 861938	Barton House Med Practice Beaminster Dorset DT8 3EQ
Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)	24 Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AB
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)	Pound Piece Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0DB
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridport Medical Centre West Allington Bridport DT6 5BN
Ammonite Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridport Medical Centre West Allington Bridport DT6 5BN

Local Stores

Beaminster
23 The Square
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AU
01308 862226
shop.4815@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR Beaminster
39-41 Clay Lane
Beaminster
DT8 3BX
01308 863353
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
The Transmission Hall Rampisham Business Centre Rampisham Down Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0HS 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 2.59 miles
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Milton Equine Veterinary Clinic
Matravers Stables Uploders Bridport Dorset DT6 4PH 01308 814433 mail@miltonequine.co.uk Website 2.95 miles

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Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic Corbin Way Bridport Dorset DT6 3UX 01308 456808 haydon@haydonvets.com Website 3.57 miles
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Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308 862 312 beaminster@medivet.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Bredy Veterinary Centre
Sea Road North Bridport Dorset DT6 4RR 01308 456 771 bredyvets@bredyvets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771

Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 6.52 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.01 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 7.04 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 7.42 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 8.79 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.

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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 9.36 miles

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 11.36 miles

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