Welcome to West Knighton

West Knighton is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Frome and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the area. One of the most notable landmarks in West Knighton is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

West Knighton is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as the hub of the community. The pub, called The Wise Man Inn, is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. The village also has a cricket club, which is a source of pride for the community. The club has been in existence for over 100 years and is a testament to the strong community spirit in West Knighton.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The River Frome runs through the village, and there are many scenic walks along the riverbank. The village is also close to the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coast is famous for its stunning cliffs and rock formations, and it is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Overall, West Knighton is a beautiful and peaceful village with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Schools

School	Details
Broadmayne First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Helen Collings	Knighton Lane Broadmayne Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PH 01305852471 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
Kingston Maurward College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Luke Rake	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PY 1305215000 School Website
Dorset Studio School Studio Schools Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Dr Annetta Minard	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PX 01305443600 School Website
Manor Park Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Pallister	Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 1305268741
St Marys Catholic First School Dorchester Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fearn	Lucetta Lane Dorchester Dorset DT1 2DD 01305262258 School Website
St Osmund's Church Of England Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Saira Sawtell	Barnes Way Dorchester DT1 2DZ 1305262897 School Website
Sunninghill Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Newberry	South Court South Walks Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1EB 01305262306 School Website
Dorchester Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr David Dinsmore	The Old Rectory Winterborne Monkton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9PS 01305261213 School Website
Dorchester Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Pluck	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS 01305265651 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 2.94 Miles

Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 3.09 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 3.44 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 4.67 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 5.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 2.92 Miles
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 2.95 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 3.04 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 3.09 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 3.09 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 3.09 Miles
Cars 2 Airports 01305 251122 101 Celtic Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 3.29 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 261010 101 Celtic Cr, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 3.29 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 3.34 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 3.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 West Knighton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 Broadmayne Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dt2 Whitcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt2 West Stafford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	The Trinity Street Practice Ld Farm Way Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8TU
Fordington Surgery 01305 250515	The Surgery, 91 High St Fordington Dorchester Dorset DT1 1LD
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR
The Atrium Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester DT1 1QR
Atrium Health Centre 01305 251545	Atrium Health Centre 7 Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 1QR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Broadmayne
42a Main Street
Broadmayne
DT2 8EB
01305 853844
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Whitcombe Racing Stables Whitcombe Down Road Dorchester Dorset DT2 8NY 01305 262295 enquiries@dorsetequine.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 2.96 miles
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Dorchester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Weymouth Avenue Retail Park Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2RY 01305 268 794 dorchester@vets4pets.com 2.99 miles


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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 3.88 miles
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Medivet Littlemoor
205 Littlemoor Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 6AF 01305 834520 littlemoor@medivet.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 6.18 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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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 6.81 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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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 7.25 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 9.64 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 12.18 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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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 14.45 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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