Welcome to Tolpuddle

Tolpuddle is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is known for its historical significance as the birthplace of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of six agricultural laborers who were convicted and transported to Australia in 1834 for forming a trade union. The Tolpuddle Martyrs became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights and their story is commemorated every year with the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival.

Apart from its historical significance, Tolpuddle is also a picturesque village with a charming rural character. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. John the Evangelist Church and the Tolpuddle Old Chapel, which was built in 1818 and served as a meeting place for the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The village also has a small but vibrant community with a village hall, a primary school, and a pub.

Tolpuddle is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in history, culture, and nature. The village is located near several other attractions, including the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the town of Dorchester, which has a rich history and several museums. Visitors can also enjoy walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

Local Schools

School	Details
Milborne St Andrew First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cheeseman	Hopsfield Milborne St Andrew Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0JE 01258837362 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Middle School Puddletown Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mike Hilborne	Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SA 01305848293 School Website
Puddletown Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hunwick	Dorchester Road Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8FZ 01305848206 School Website
Employ My Ability (Ema) Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Church	The Walled Garden Moreton Dorchester Dorset DT2 8RH 1929405685 School Website
Frome Valley Cofe Va First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Julie Thorp	School Drive Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8WR 1305852643 School Website
Bovington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara White	Holt Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6LE 1929462744 School Website
Cheselbourne Village School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Perry	Cheselbourne Dorchester Dorset DT2 7NT 01258837306 School Website
The Luccombe Hub Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Principal Henri Monier-Williams	Unit 12 East Luccombe Farm Milton Abbas Dorset DT11 0BD 7930226886 School Website
Dunbury Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Holly Doswell	Dolway Lane Blandford Forum Winterborne Whitechurch Dorset DT11 0AW 01258880501 School Website
Harbour School Dorset Free Schools Special Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Butt	Cologne Road Bovington BH20 6NU 1929508286 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 3.42 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 5.70 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 6.93 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 7.30 Miles

Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 8.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celtic Cabs 01929 463311 135 Cologne Rd, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6NS 4.61 Miles
Garrison Cars 01929 463395 Frome Avenue, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6ER 5.55 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 6.51 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 6.63 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 6.87 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 6.87 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 6.87 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 6.99 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 7.02 Miles
Charlton Down Taxis 01305 757515 Cherry Tree House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UZ 7.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Tolpuddle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Milborne Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Clyffe House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Briantspuddle Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Crawthorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Milborne St Andrew Po Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waddock Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt11 Bladen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Throop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Milton Road Surgery	7 Milton Road Close Milborne St Andrew Blandford Dorset DT11 0JY
Puddletown Surgery 01305 848333	Puddletown Surgery 2A Athelhampton Road Puddletown Dorset DT2 8FY
Bere Regis Surgery 01929 471268	The Surgery Manor Farm Rd,Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7HB
The Surgery	The Trinity Street Practice Ld Farm Way Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8TU
Bovington Medical Centre	Bovington Medical Centre Sir Richard Hull Road Bovington Wareham Dorset BH20 6JA

Local Stores

Crossways - Warmwell Road
11 Warmwell Road
Crossways
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8BS
01305 853081
Store Website
3.98 miles

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SPAR Puddletown
27 High Street
Puddletown
DT2 8RT
01305 848235
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 2.28 miles
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Medivet Wool
Dorchester Road Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 462535 wool@medivet.co.uk Website 5.69 miles
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The Sim Veterinary Consultancy
The Ammonite Barn Winfrith Dorchester Dorset DT2 8DD 01929 463729 alanbsim@googlemail.com Website 5.69 miles

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Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Whitcombe Racing Stables Whitcombe Down Road Dorchester Dorset DT2 8NY 01305 262295 enquiries@dorsetequine.co.uk Website 6.47 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 6.76 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 6.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 9.10 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 11.17 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 11.79 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

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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 11.84 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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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 11.99 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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