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Dorset Heavy Horse Centre
"This is the place to go . It's clean it's friendly and well worth the money . We all enjoyed our day from 70yr olds to 3yr olds. We will ..." More

Dorset Heavy Horse Centre
"Lots of people had recommended this place to us, we hadn't been before and thought we would try somewhere new... Firstly what great value it was!! Nobody likes to spend a ..." More

Dorset Heavy Horse Centre
"I Finally got round to going to the heavy horse centre last year and i really have to say, My wife and my 2 kids loved it. entertainedn through out ..." More

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Verwood is situated some 15 miles north of Bournemouth on the River Crane. Set in heathland in the beautiful English county of Dorset, Verwood did not exist as a village until the mid nineteenth century. However, the area itself has been inhabited since medieval times. Early settlers were mainly potters, all loosely scattered around the heath. They constructed simple housing and work buildings and moved on when the clay was worked out in that spot. Since these early beginnings the area, which is close to the New Forest, has continued to grow in popularity. Brick making and pottery were responsible for the growth of the area and its separation from Cranborne. The coming of the railway in 1866 helped to bring the new industries into the village. The railway was finally closed in 1964. Pubs in the village include The Albion, the Fayrewood, The Monmouth Ash and The Three Swans. Other venues in Verwood include The Hub, a community facility housing a 300 seat theatre, a 100 seat hall. The Hub also has several other smaller rooms which are used for films, concerts plays and are available for hire by outside organisations. The Hub has a Bistro serving drinks and meals. This Bistro area is also used for art displays and exhibitions.

Attraction

Dorset Heavy Horse Centre

Dentist

Lakes Dental Practice
Mrs J J Thomasson

Doctor

Dr Sandy & Partners
Lake Road Surgery

Estate Agent

Fry's Estate Agents
Goadsby & Harding
Irving & Sons
Iseard & Partners

Farmers Market

Verwood Farmers Market

Golf Club

Crane Valley Golf Club

Pub and Bar

Albion Inn
Fayrewood
Monmouth Ash
Three Swans

Solicitor

Harold G Walker & Co
Truman-Moore

Taxi

Verwood Direct

Vet

Verwood Canine Studios

Sports Clubs

Verwood RUFC (Rugby Union)

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Shops

Belinda's Bakery
Andrews Butchers
Pick-A-Lily
Flower Corner
The Gift Box
JC's Wine
Gourmet Classic Ltd

Places to Stay near Verwood

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Alderholt Mill (3.67 miles)

Alderholt Mill
Welcome to Alderholt Mill, a picturesque working water mill situated in the peace and quiet of the Dorset/Hampshire countryside. An idyllic spot to relax and unwind. The Mill machinery is in working order, ... More | visit website
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Garden Hideaway (3.86 miles)

Garden Hideaway
A cosy one-bedroom wooden lodge tucked away in the peaceful grounds of a historic Burgate home, right on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Perfect for couples or young families, The Hideaway offers ... More | visit website
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Compasses Inn (3.90 miles)

Compasses Inn
The Compasses Inn at Damerham has been an Inn for over 400 years. At one time it was virtually self sufficient, with its own brewery, coach house, dairy, well and butchery. The old brew tower ... More | visit website
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Travelodge Ringwood (4.01 miles)

There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website

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Bridge House Hotel (4.07 miles)

Bridge House Hotel

The Bridge House is beautifully situated on the River Stour in the picturesque Dorset country side.
The hotel offers an interesting and varied range of food including a carvery (Sundays), a pub family menu. All meals ... More | visit website

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Longham Farm House B&B (4.07 miles)

Longham Farm House B&B
Longham Farm House is an 18th Century Grade 2 listed building situated 2 miles from Ferndown. Having been sympathetically refurbished in 2009, the property has new bathrooms and the whole house has many original features ... More | visit website
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St Leonards Hotel (4.13 miles)

St Leonards Hotel
This traditional country hotel is situated in beautiful woodland, on the edge of the New Forest. It has a large garden, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi, 20 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth. With luxury beds, a TV, ... More | visit website
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Original White Hart (4.32 miles)

Original White Hart

The Original White Hart in Ringwood was named by King Henry VII after he caught a white hart on a hunting expedition. The inn has 15 delightfully refurbished en-suite bedrooms, combining modern hotel accommodation facilities ... More | visit website

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Augustus John (4.38 miles)

Augustus John

The Augustus John, formerly known as The Railway Hotel, is located on the edge of The New Forest and is within minutes of some of the most beautiful sights in England. Along with excellent food ... More | visit website

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Horton Inn (4.43 miles)

Horton Inn

Horton Inn stands on the edge of Cranborne Chase, within easy reach of the New Forest, Blackmore Vale, Poole Harbour and the beautiful Dorset coast. The Horton Inn has welcomed hundreds of travellers for centuries. Our ... More | visit website

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