Welcome to Sandford

Sandford Dorset is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Wareham and 7 miles west of the seaside resort of Swanage. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Martin's Church and the Grade II listed Sandford House.

The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Sandford Fete, which features a range of stalls, games, and entertainment for all ages. There is also a village hall, which hosts a variety of events and activities, including fitness classes, dance classes, and community meetings.

Sandford Dorset is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Purbeck, and the historic town of Corfe Castle. With its beautiful surroundings, strong sense of community, and proximity to a range of attractions, Sandford Dorset is a wonderful place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sandford St Martins Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Beveridge	Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7AJ 01929552949 School Website
Wareham St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicole Davids	Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG 01929552517 School Website
Bere Regis Primary And Preschool Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Brown	Southbrook Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7DB 1929471334 School Website
The Purbeck School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Darley	Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PF 1929550077 School Website
Stoborough Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jemma Murray	Corfe Road Stoborough Wareham Dorset BH20 5AD 01929552974 School Website
Lytchett Minster School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Mead	Lytchett Minster Poole Dorset BH16 6JD 01202622413 School Website
Lytchett Matravers Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon France	Lytchett Matravers Poole Dorset BH16 6DY 1202622378 School Website
Upton Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Collins	St Martin's Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5NQ 1202622649 School Website
Upton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Churchill	Guest Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5LQ 1202622367 School Website
Bayside Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Vernon	Turlin Road Turlin Moor Poole Dorset BH16 5AH 1202685459 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 0.98 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 1.15 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 3.98 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 5.33 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 5.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Cars 01929 550123 11 Cherry Close, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7QN 0.53 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01929 553091 85 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EG 0.71 Miles
Richard's Taxis 01929 556575 23 Stour Dr, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4EW 0.75 Miles
Jurassic Cabs Ltd 01929 558119 191 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4SB 1.03 Miles
Kings Kabs 01929 554223 23 Folly La, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HH 1.14 Miles
W B M Cars 01929 552588 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AE 1.19 Miles
Steves Taxi 07762 351261 69 East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NW 1.29 Miles
A And C Taxis 01929 556758 St. Johns Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LZ 1.43 Miles
County Taxis 01929 553835 56 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JZ 1.48 Miles
Kal Plant Hire Bournemouth 07831 412776 2 Honeysuckle Ln, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7YZ 5.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh20 Gore Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Miles Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Forset Edge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Sandford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Keysworth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Woodlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Wareham Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:01:01 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh20 Wareham Ldo Meter Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Bh20 Drax Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Burns Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Tantinoby Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Sandford House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 North Causeway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Westminster Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh20 Carey Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sandford Surgery 01929 554493	Sandford Surgery Tyneham Close, Sandford Wareham Dorset BH20 7BQ
Wareham Surgery 01929 553444	Wareham Surgery Streche Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PG
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Wareham Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Streche Road Wareham BH20 4QQ
Medical Centre	Medical Centre Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4NQ

Local Stores

Petrol Sandford
Sandford Road
Sandford
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7AQ
01929 557930
Store Website
0.15 miles

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SPAR Wareham
21
Carey Road
Wareham
BH20 4AY
01929 552036
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynwood Vets
Unit 9 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 552692 siobhan@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 0.71 miles

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Wareham Veterinary Centre
17 East Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4NN 01929 552599 wareham@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
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Pet Health Partnership
Upton Veterinary Centre 6 The Parade Moorland Way, Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5JS 01202 624140 upton@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk Website 3.84 miles
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Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Wessex Gate Retail Park Broadstone Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TE 01202 677 675 poole@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.28 miles

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Hillside Veterinary Centre
116 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LH 01202 698899 mail@hillsidevets.co.uk Website 5.73 miles
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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3EF 01202 602766 oakdale@medivet.co.uk Website 5.82 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 3.36 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 4.62 miles

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 4.93 miles

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Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.97 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills. BH20 5EZ 4.98 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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 5.70 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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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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