Welcome to West End

West End is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Wimborne Minster and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the area.

West End is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The pub, called The Stocks Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves a range of traditional pub food and has a selection of local beers and ciders on tap. The village shop is a great place to pick up essentials and also sells a range of locally sourced produce.

The surrounding countryside is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of footpaths and cycle routes passing through the area. The nearby River Stour is also a popular spot for fishing and canoeing. Overall, West End is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Portesham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Prior	Winters Close Portesham Weymouth Dorset DT3 4HP 1305871283 School Website
Thorners Church Of England School Litton Cheney Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michael Sitch	Litton Cheney Dorchester Dorset DT2 9AU 01308482410 School Website
Winterbourne Valley Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Horne	Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 9LW 01305889297 School Website
Chickerell Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jody Harris	Rashley Road Chickerell Weymouth Dorset DT3 4AT 01305783876 School Website
Burton Bradstock Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Gough	Church Street Burton Bradstock Bridport Dorset DT6 4QS 1308897369 School Website
St Nicholas And St Laurence Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Wayne Roberts	Broadwey Weymouth Dorset DT3 5DQ 1305812534 School Website
Wey Valley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Neill	436 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5AN 1305817000 School Website
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Hoffmann	Chickerell Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SY 1305830500
Wyvern Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Seymour	Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5AL 01305817917 School Website
Southill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Mason	Sycamore Road Southill Weymouth Dorset DT4 9UF 01305773144 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 6.21 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 7.51 Miles

Weymouth Quay Weymouth Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 7.51 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 7.53 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 7.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airports Anywhere Anytime 01305 770492 10 Woodland Way, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4GB 5.47 Miles
Shawline Private Hire 01305 889946 2 Mayfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JQ 5.56 Miles
Airports Anywhere 01305 812351 Tyneham Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PA 6.05 Miles
Class Act Cars 01305 816117 36 Meadow View Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PB 6.16 Miles
Aas Taxi Airports 07528 749571 75 Radipole La, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9RS 6.20 Miles
Columbus Cars 01305 784444 10 The Rise, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0TD 6.35 Miles
Galaxy Courtesy Cars Ltd 01305 774776 34 Cumberland Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ST 6.42 Miles
Unicorn Courtesy Cars 01305 761166 60 Cobham Dr, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0SU 6.44 Miles
Thomas Cars 01305 234234 79 Lynch La, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DW 6.59 Miles
Thomas Airport Cars 01305 814216 Office 27/79 Lynch Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DW 6.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt3 Abbotsbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Abbotsbury Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt3 Frys Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Portesham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Rodden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Little Bredy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Looke Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 West Bexington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Long Bredy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Langton Herring Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Waddon House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Puncknowle Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 141 Elm Tree Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Church Street Puncknowle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Swyre Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Malthouse Meadows Surgery 01305 871468	The Surgery Malthouse Meadows Portesham Dorset DT3 4NS
The Lanehouse Surgery	Ludlow Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0HB
Littlemoor Health Centre	Louviers Rd Weymouth Dorset DT3 6SA
The Dorchester Rd Surgery 01305 766472	The Dorchester Rd Surgery 179 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 7LE
Poundbury Doctors Surgery 01305 251128	Poundbury Doctors Surgery 3 Frederick Treves House Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD

Local Stores

Charlestown - Weymouth
Chickerell Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9TP
01305 775815
Store Website
6.24 miles

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SPAR Chapel Lane
Chapel Lane
Abbotsbury
DT3 4LF
01305871080
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dave Cumber Vets
Unit D1 Link Park Chickerell Link Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 4FL 01305 784197 info@davecumbervets.co.uk Website 5.97 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
624 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5LH 01305 813303 Website 6.02 miles
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Milton Equine Veterinary Clinic
Matravers Stables Uploders Bridport Dorset DT6 4PH 01308 814433 mail@miltonequine.co.uk Website 6.19 miles

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Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 6.59 miles

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Medivet Weymouth
223 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5EQ 01305 776686 weymouth@medivet.co.uk Website 6.87 miles
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Medivet Littlemoor
205 Littlemoor Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 6AF 01305 834520 littlemoor@medivet.co.uk Website 6.97 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 3.01 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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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 7.52 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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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 8.16 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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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 10.66 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 11.09 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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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 11.68 miles

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