Welcome to Pilford

Pilford is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated near the town of Wareham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

Pilford is a great place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring. There are a number of footpaths and bridleways that lead through the surrounding fields and woods, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where you can enjoy a traditional Dorset meal and a pint of local ale.

If you are interested in history, Pilford has plenty to offer. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The village is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century. Overall, Pilford is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit if you are in the Dorset area.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dumpton School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Christian Saenger	Deans Grove House Deans Grove Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 7AF 01202883818 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Aided Middle School Colehill Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Darren Ayling	Colehill Lane Colehill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 7AB 01202883433 School Website
Wimborne First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hartley	Campanula Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 4FW 1202882532 School Website
Beaucroft Foundation School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Diane Makariou/Joseph Barnett Beaucroft School	Wimborne Road Colehill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 2SS 01202886083 School Website
Allenbourn Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Legge	East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL 1202886738 School Website
St Johns Church Of England First School Wimborne Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Reeves-Smith	St John's Hill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1BX 01202883675 School Website
Colehill First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Staddon	Pilford Heath Road Colehill Wimborne Dorset BH21 2LZ 1202882506 School Website
Hayeswood First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Staddon	Cutlers Place Colehill Wimborne Dorset BH21 2HN 1202882379 School Website
Queen Elizabeths School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Katie Boyes	Blandford Road Pamphill Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 4DT 01202885233 School Website
Pamphill Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Michael Wheeler	Pamphill Green Wimborne Dorset BH21 4EE 1202883008 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 6.42 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 6.47 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 6.54 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 6.62 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 7.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colehill Taxis 01202 887077 44 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2QH 0.89 Miles
C U Travel 01202 882988 41 Mallard Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2NL 0.92 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 4 Bourne Court, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DF 1.08 Miles
Executive Travel 07825 250068 86 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AJ 1.27 Miles
East Dorset Cars Taxis 01202 889999 5 Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2AY 1.41 Miles
Executravel R-R 01202 887821 25 Lawns Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 2JP 1.52 Miles
Sunset Cars 01202 848483 540, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4ED 1.81 Miles
Jwr Executive 01202 887117 17 Candys Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 3EL 2.44 Miles
Taxi Buzz 01202 892858 10 Whittle Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7RU 2.60 Miles
Coastal Cabs 01202 896888 22 Haviland Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7RG 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Walford Mill Medical Centre 01202 886999	Walford Mill Medical Ctre Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL
The Old Dispensary 01202 880786	The Old Dispensary 32 East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL
Quarterjack Surgery 01202 848262	Quarterjack Surgery Rodways Corner Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AP
The Magna Medical Centre	81 Merley Lane Merley Wimborne Dorset BH21 3BB
The Hamworthy Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Magna Road Wimborne BH21 3AP

Local Stores

Colehill
1 Smugglers Lane
Colehill
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 2RX
01202 883322
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR Furzehill
Furzehill Village Stores
Smugglers Lane
Furzehill
Wimborne
BH21 4HB
01202 883022
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetsmiths
14 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 119988 Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
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Vets Now (Bournemouth)
Station Road Bournemouth Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 859933 bournemouthclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.45 miles

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Lynwood Vets
Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1RQ 01202 882101 alan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Ferndown Family Vets
353 Wimborne Road West Stapehill Ferndown Dorset BH21 7NW 01202 877811 info@ferndownfamilyvets.co.uk Website 2.49 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 3.29 miles

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Medivet Broadstone (Walton Lodge Vets)
3 Tudor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AW 01202 747678 broadstone@medivet.co.uk Website 3.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 5.50 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 6.50 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 7.03 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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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 9.58 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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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 10.10 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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Ibsley Plateau New Forest
This Walk Takes You Up Onto Ibsley Common With Its Stunning Views Out Over The Northern New Forest. At The Top Are The Remains Of A World War 2 Tracking Station And Its Air-Raid Shelter. There Are Boards Telling Its Story.The Marked Map Route Is 4.5 Miles, But There Are Numerous Paths At The Top, Allowing The Dog Walker To Pick A Route Of What Ever Length They Feel Up To. Unnamed Road Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3NF 10.56 miles Park At Grid Reference Su 172 088, Cross The Road And Climb The Hill Until You Meet The Main Path.

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