Welcome to Hurn

Hurn is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated near the town of Christchurch and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Hurn is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Nicholas Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

One of the main attractions in Hurn is the Aviation Museum, which is located on the site of the former Hurn Airport. The museum houses a collection of aircraft and aviation memorabilia, including a replica of the Wright Brothers' plane and a Spitfire fighter plane. Visitors can also take a tour of the airport's control tower and learn about the history of aviation in the area. The museum is a popular destination for families and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Hurn is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop, a garden center, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. Hurn is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Parkfield School Free Schools Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Payne	Hurn Christchurch Dorset BH23 6DF 1202592530 School Website
Jewell Academy Bournemouth Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Alexandra Waddington	Jewell Road Townsend Bournemouth BH8 0LT 01202774830 School Website
The Stable School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Ms Beth Whittaker	12 Dudmoor Farm Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 6AQ 1202116274
Muscliff Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fenby	Broadway Lane Throop Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0AB 01202549654 School Website
The Epiphany Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Webster	Shillingstone Drive Muscliff Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3PE 01202530960 School Website
Portfield School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Anna Hewitt	Parley Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BP 01202573808 School Website
Bournemouth School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Sims	Castle Gate Close Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9UJ 01202526289 School Website
The Bishop Of Winchester Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Mckeown	Mallard Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9PW 01202512697 School Website
Twynham Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon Chapple	Marsh Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 2NH 1202026065 School Website
Tregonwell Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Bailey-Pearce	Petersfield Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6QP 01202424361 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 2.88 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 2.90 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 3.66 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 4.86 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 5.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bournemouth Airport Ltd 01202 364000 Terminal Bldg, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6SE 0.68 Miles
Car Hire Bournmouth Airport - National Car 01202 577194 Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6SE 0.68 Miles
Gilt Edged Travel 01202 528033 6 Belmont Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AN 1.97 Miles
Bournemouth Taxis Winton 01202 555777 88 Petersfield Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QN 2.26 Miles
Car Link Air 01202 461872 38 Chigwell Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9HW 2.50 Miles
Air-N-Port Cars 01202 536267 15 Redbreast Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3AL 2.51 Miles
James The Chauffeur 01202 478038 17 Barlands Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HN 2.55 Miles
Superwed Cars 01202 423866 1227 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BW 2.57 Miles
Josephs Cars 01202 424501 4A Waltham Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6PE 2.63 Miles
Christchurch Taxis Chritax Ltd 01202 470000 Briar Park Business Centre, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7HQ 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh23 Hurn Po Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Hurn Airport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Avon Causeway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Hillsdie Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh8 270 - Holdenhurst Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh8 271 - Holdenhurst Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Marlow Drive Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh8 5178 Townsend Po Right Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh8 178 - Townsend Po Left Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 River Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Parley Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Hurn Airport West Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh23 Hurn Airport Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bh23 London Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh8 70 - Chesildene Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
East Cluster Iagps 01202 303626	Rbch Nhsft Lane East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DW
Cart Team 01202 704031	Post Point 21 Education Centre Royal Bournemouth Hosp. Bournemouth BH7 7DW
Woodlea House Surgery 01202 300903	2A Bradpole Road Strouden Park Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9NX
James Fisher Medical Centre 01202 522622	James Fisher Medical Ctr 4 Tolpuddle Gardens Muscliffe Bournemouth BH9 3LQ
Littledown Surgery 01202 309500	Littledown Surgery Harewood Cres, Littledown Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7BU

Local Stores

Bournemouth - Castle Lane
235 Castle Lane
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH9 3LD
01202 533538
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Charminster
SPAR
332-342 Charminster Road
Bournemouth
BH8 9QW
01202 521103
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Christchurch (Best Friends Vets)
Best Friends Veterinary Surgery 14 Marlow Drive St Catherines Hill Christchurch Dorset BH23 2RR 01202 485880 christchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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Bournemouth Pdsa Pet Hospital
70 Castle Lane West Moordown Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3JU 01202 533630 Website 2.26 miles

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Natterjacks Vet
The Old Bank Building 1138-1140 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DY 01202 427404 hellobournemouth@natterjacksvet.com Website 2.55 miles
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Companion Care (Christchurch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Christchurch&Nbsp;Retail&Nbsp;Park Barrack Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BN 01202 479 170 christchurch@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Parley Cross Veterinary Centre
151-153 New Road West Parley Ferndown Dorset BH22 8EB 01202 577722 info@parleycrossvets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Companion Care (Bournemouth) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
5 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 635 160 bournemouth@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.01 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.29 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

Location what3words flames.quick.mason

Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 4.29 miles

Location what3words drive.match.sofa

Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 4.33 miles

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Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dogs, There Is Access To Woods, A Dog Friendly Beach And A Café For Afterwards. You Can Do A Short Walk In The Grounds, Maybe Add On The Woods That Can Be Accessed From The Castle Garden. We Do The Long Walk Either Along The Sandy Beach Towards Mudeford Or We Take One Of Paths That Wind Their Way Along Towards The Shops At Highcliffe. Although Usually Busy This Is A Delightfully Rural Location With Great Views Across To The Needles On A Clear Day. Our Dogs Love The Dog Friendly Bays Which Are Clearly Marked. 39 Rothesay Dr Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 4LD 5.24 miles

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Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 5.47 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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The Station House At Holmsley
Was Once A Railway Line So The Route Is Straight, Flat And Easy To Walk. If You Fancy A Bit More Of A Challenge, You Can 'Off Road' Onto The Grassy Areas Either Side Of The Path! Plenty Of Room For Off Lead Fun. 1 Station Rd Burley Ringwood Lancashire BH24 4HY 6.87 miles Just Off The Main A35, Signposted Towards Burley

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	17.2°C	16.8°C	14.2°C	14.4°C	17.4°C	22.4°C	25.2°C	26.3°C	26.4°C	25.7°C	23.5°C	21.8°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	16.8°C	14.3°C	14.7°C	17.4°C	23.7°C	26.5°C	27.5°C	27.6°C	27°C	25.4°C	21.8°C

Tuesday	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	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	20.3°C	18.8°C	17.7°C	16.9°C	18.7°C	22.7°C	26.5°C	27.6°C	27.7°C	26.9°C	24.5°C	22°C
Feels Like	20.3°C	18.8°C	17.7°C	16.9°C	18.7°C	24.3°C	28.2°C	29°C	29.1°C	28.5°C	26.5°C	23.1°C

Wednesday	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	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.3°C	20.4°C	20°C	20°C	22.5°C	25.5°C	28.2°C	29.5°C	29.7°C	29°C	26.8°C	23.8°C
Feels Like	21.3°C	20.4°C	20°C	20°C	23.5°C	27.3°C	30.1°C	31.7°C	32.1°C	31.6°C	29°C	25.3°C

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