Welcome to Stinsford

Stinsford is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles east of the county town of Dorchester and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The River Frome runs through the village, providing a tranquil setting for fishing and boating.

Stinsford is perhaps best known for its association with the famous author Thomas Hardy. Hardy was born in the nearby village of Higher Bockhampton and attended school in Stinsford. The village features prominently in many of his novels, including "Far from the Madding Crowd" and "Tess of the d'Urbervilles". Visitors can explore the churchyard of St Michael's Church, where Hardy's heart is buried, and see the graves of his parents and other family members.

Despite its small size, Stinsford has a strong sense of community and a range of amenities. The village has a primary school, a pub, a village hall, and a cricket club. There are also several local businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. Stinsford is a peaceful and charming village that offers a glimpse into rural life in Dorset.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dorset Studio School Studio Schools Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Dr Annetta Minard	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PX 01305443600 School Website
Kingston Maurward College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Luke Rake	Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PY 1305215000 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
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
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
Dorchester Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Pluck	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS 01305265651 School Website
The Thomas Hardye School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr N St J F Rutherford	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305266064 School Website
St Marys Church Of England First School Charminster Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Homer	West Hill Charminster Dorchester Dorset DT2 9RD 01305263880 School Website
The Prince Of Wales School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Gary Spracklen	Maiden Castle Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HH 01305257120 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 1.49 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 1.83 Miles

Moreton (Dorset) Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB 4.48 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 5.62 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 7.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dorchester Taxis 01305 251097 4 Foundry Place, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LX 1.04 Miles
Casterbridge Limousine Hire Service 01305 266377 34-35 High East St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN 1.16 Miles
Dorset Cars 01305 250666 10 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.40 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01305 262888 8 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.40 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 17A Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU 1.40 Miles
Economy Travel And Taxi's 01305 700007 7 Ashley Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DJ 1.56 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 1.80 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 1.90 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 1.98 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Stinsford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Birkin House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Kingston Maurward Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Lower Bockhampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Mill Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Ackerman Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Higher Brockhampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Fordington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Higher Kingston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Came View Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 White Hart Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Buckingham Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Wollaston Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Ackland Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt1 Museum Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Queens Avenue Surgery 01305 262886	Queens Avenue Surgery 14 Queens Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2EW

Local Stores

Dorchester
Trinity Square
Wadham
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1TT
01305 257046
Store Website
1.36 miles

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SPAR The Grove
The Grove
Dorchester
DT1 1XU
01305 259663
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre
South Walks Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DU 01305 262913 dorchester@medivet.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
86 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2BH 01305 251632 info@fieldingandcumber.co.uk Website 1.51 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 1.97 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 2.27 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 2.35 miles
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Piddle Valley Vets Ltd
The Surgery Backwater Puddletown Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SD 01305 848 820 Website 3.46 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 6.37 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 6.98 miles

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

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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 7.98 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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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 14.27 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 15.45 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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