Area Info for Manston (Dorset)

Manston, Dorset, UK

Manston is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is part of the civil parish of Piddletrenthide and is situated near the River Piddle, which flows through the area. The village is known for its rural character and scenic countryside, offering a peaceful environment typical of Dorset's rural communities.

Geography and Location

Manston is approximately a few miles south of the town of Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and traditional Dorset cottages. Its proximity to natural features such as the River Piddle and nearby woodland areas makes it a picturesque location.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Manston are limited, the village shares in the rich heritage of Dorset, which includes ancient settlements, historic churches, and traditional architecture. The region has a history dating back to medieval times, with many rural communities like Manston maintaining their historical charm.

Local Economy and Community

The economy of Manston is primarily based on agriculture and rural tourism. The village has a close-knit community, with local events and activities often centred around the church and village hall. The surrounding countryside attracts visitors seeking outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Transport and Accessibility

Manston is accessible by local roads connecting to larger towns and transport links in Dorset. The nearest major transport hubs include Dorchester and the larger towns in the region, providing access to rail and bus services. The village's rural setting means that public transport options may be limited, making private transport the most common means of travel.

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School
Yewstock School	1.54 miles
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
Sturminster Newton High School	1.65 miles
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
William Barnes Primary School	1.97 miles
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford	2.31 miles
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
The Forum School	2.58 miles
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QS
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England Voluntary Aided School	2.89 miles
The Cross, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0RF
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull	2.89 miles
New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
Clayesmore School	3.12 miles
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL
Shillingstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	3.21 miles
Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0TX
Clayesmore Preparatory School	3.22 miles
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8PH
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna	3.26 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull	3.36 miles
Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX
Hanford School	3.36 miles
Childe Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HN
Stower Provost Community School	3.84 miles
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School	5.06 miles
Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2LP
Durweston CofE VA Primary School	5.11 miles
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA

Clinic
Mere Surgery	10.44 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Puddletown Surgery	13.69 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Jessopp House	15.53 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
Fiveways Resource Centre	16.21 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	16.30 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Magnolia	16.51 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court	16.51 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Oakley House	16.58 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
South Somerset Camhs	16.60 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan	16.60 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
The Harvey Practice	17.12 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester	17.25 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Community Services (Charter House)	17.28 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)	17.28 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
BPAS Dorchester	17.31 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester	17.31 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU

GP
Sturminster Newton Practice	1.76 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice	2.14 miles
Upper Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11 8EF
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice	2.89 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
Fontmell Magna Surgery	3.26 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Stalbridge Practice	5.03 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
The Shaftesbury Practice	5.55 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DH
The Barn Surgery	6.72 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Whitecliff Mill Street Practice	7.07 miles
White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BH
Eagle House Practice	7.14 miles
Eagle House, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DQ
Peacemarsh Surgery	7.56 miles
Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Eagle House Practice	7.99 miles
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BP
Milton Abbas Practice	8.27 miles
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT
Milborne Port Surgery	9.14 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
The Surgery	9.64 miles
The Surgery, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF
The Health Centre	10.28 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Mere Surgery	10.44 miles
Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 6DT

Hospital
Westminster Memorial Hospital	5.41 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Blandford Community Hospital	6.76 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Wincanton Community Hospital	10.58 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Yeatman Hospital	11.04 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Forston Clinic	15.12 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Victoria Hospital	15.12 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Yeovil District Hospital	15.98 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Oakcroft	16.68 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Dorset County Hospital	17.44 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House	17.84 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital	18.11 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Wareham Community Hospital	18.59 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Warminster Community Hospital	18.90 miles
The Avenue,, BA12 8QS
Alderney Hospital	19.38 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
BMI The Harbour Hospital	19.64 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital	19.71 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB

Pharmacy
Boots	1.88 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Marnhull Pharmacy	2.89 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Stalbridge Pharmacy	5.07 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Lloydspharmacy	5.52 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Boots	5.59 miles
33 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE
The Barn Surgery Pharmacy	6.72 miles
Barn Surgery, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd	6.83 miles
The High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG
Boots	7.19 miles
3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Boots	7.20 miles
10-14 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
Boots	7.29 miles
45 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DX
Peacemarsh Pharmacy	7.56 miles
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited	8.68 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
Boots	10.22 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Boots	10.33 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Mere Pharmacy	10.48 miles
The Square, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL
The Abbey Pharmacy	10.83 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA

Park
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON	1.53 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL	2.62 miles
RANSTON (Grade II Listed)	3.75 miles
STEPLETON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	4.35 miles
EASTBURY (Grade II* Listed)	7.70 miles
MILTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)	7.83 miles
LARMER TREE GROUNDS (Grade II* Listed)	8.06 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	8.24 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)	8.68 miles
RUSHMORE PARK (Grade II Listed)	8.73 miles
CRANBORNE CHASE & WEST WILTSHIRE DOWNS	8.87 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)	9.40 miles
HATCH HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	9.71 miles
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)	9.81 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND	10.78 miles
THE QUARR	11.07 miles

Groceries
Co-op Sturminster Newton	1.79 miles
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB
SPAR The Cross	2.89 miles
Spar, The Cross, Dorset, DT11 0RF
SPAR Marnhull	2.96 miles
New Street, Dorset, DT10 1PX
Londis Redpost Service Station	3.41 miles
Main Road, Blandford, DT11 9EX
SPAR Riverside Garage	4.71 miles
Spar Riverside Garage, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RJ
Nisa Extra	5.06 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Budgens Shaftesbury	5.59 miles
Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
Tesco Shaftesbury (Superstore)	5.72 miles
Christy`s Ln, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PF
SPAR Hazelbury Bryan	5.83 miles
Spar, The Causeway, Dorset, DT10 2BH
Londis The Red Barn Village Store	5.83 miles
The Causeway, Bryan, DT10 2BH
Co-op Shaftesbury	5.93 miles
Beaufoy Close, SP7 8PT
SPAR Euro Garage Ivy Cross	5.94 miles
Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS
ASDA Gillingham	6.70 miles
Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA
Waitrose Gillingham	6.72 miles
Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
Iceland Gillingham Dorset	6.75 miles
Unit 1 Harwood Retail Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PY
Lidl Gillingham	6.79 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP84QJ

Airport
Bournemouth International Airport	21.95 miles
Bristol International Airport	36.44 miles
Southampton Airport	39.49 miles

Bus Stop
Hillside (E)	0.01 miles
Bus Shelter (W)	0.06 miles
Little Orchard (N)	0.08 miles
Little Orchard (SW)	0.08 miles
Telephone Kiosk (NW)	0.10 miles
Telephone Kiosk (SE)	0.11 miles
The Plough Inn (SW)	0.40 miles
The Plough Inn (NE)	0.40 miles
Gillingham Turn (NW)	0.49 miles
Gillingham Turn (SE)	0.49 miles
Springbank (SW)	0.56 miles
Springbank (NE)	0.56 miles
Manston Gate Cottage (NW)	0.83 miles
Manston Gate Cottage (SE)	0.84 miles
West Orchard Church (N)	0.86 miles
West Orchard Church (S)	0.87 miles

Ferry Port
Poole Ferry Terminal	19.88 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing	19.91 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing	21.96 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal	22.45 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal	22.61 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	24.17 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing	25.32 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing	25.64 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing	25.69 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing	27.30 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing	27.38 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	34.52 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal	34.55 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal	37.11 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal	37.61 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal	37.66 miles

Railway Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station	6.59 miles
Templecombe Rail Station	7.87 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	10.72 miles
Tisbury Rail Station	11.75 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	13.69 miles
Thornford Rail Station	13.73 miles
Chetnole Rail Station	14.24 miles
Bruton Rail Station	14.28 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	15.08 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	15.09 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station	15.73 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station	16.55 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	17.15 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station	17.50 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station	17.51 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station	17.74 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (DT10 1E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	321
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	0

ORCHARD HOUSE, 7 WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£735,000 2024-11-04 detached freehold
Sold 2019-12-18	£595,000
Sold 2003-08-06	£325,000
14, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£325,000 2023-10-26 semidetached freehold
LAVENDER COTTAGE, 9, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£340,000 2023-07-27 semidetached freehold
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£625,000 2022-12-09 detached freehold
MELBURY VIEW MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£690,000 2022-09-27 detached freehold
THE ZINC BARN MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£1,170,750 2022-05-09 detached freehold
3, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£340,000 2021-08-24 semidetached freehold
Sold 2016-07-14	£295,000
5, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£278,000 2020-05-22 semidetached freehold
11, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£226,000 2020-02-27 semidetached freehold
PEAR TREE HOUSE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EX	£380,000 2018-12-14 detached freehold
Sold 2015-08-28	£350,000
6, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£222,000 2018-11-23 semidetached freehold
THE PLOUGH MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£330,000 2018-05-21 otherPropertyType freehold
Sold 2003-11-10	£298,325
SPRINGHILL, STOUR MEADOWS MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1DN	£735,000 2016-08-24 detached freehold
10 MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EX	£250,000 2015-10-30 semidetached freehold
CROSS ROADS (THE TOLL HOUSE) MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EX	£210,000 2015-08-05 detached freehold
Sold 2012-05-01	£146,000
Sold 2005-11-30	£150,000
MANSTON FARM (MILL COTTAGE) MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EX	£395,000 2015-06-26 detached freehold
15 WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£415,000 2015-03-30 semidetached freehold
THE SWALLOWS, STOUR MEADOWS MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1DN	£480,000 2015-01-05 detached freehold
Sold 2007-09-03	£415,000
11 MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£370,000 2014-10-21 semidetached freehold
HARROWFIELD HOUSE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£435,000 2014-06-12 detached freehold
SPRING COTTAGE, 9 MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EX	£380,000 2013-09-27 semidetached freehold
BRIMSTONE HOUSE, STOUR MEADOWS MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1DN	£722,950 2013-06-21 detached freehold
14 WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£310,000 2013-06-14 semidetached freehold
LITTLE ORCHARD MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£362,500 2012-08-13 detached freehold
WILLIS HOUSE WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£965,000 2012-06-18 detached freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE, 12 MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£315,000 2010-09-17 semidetached freehold
DAIRY FARM COTTAGE, 17 WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£495,500 2010-07-27 detached freehold
19 WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£330,000 2010-04-28 semidetached freehold
THE THATCHED COTTAGE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£306,000 2007-10-26 detached freehold
2, HILLSIDE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EY	£190,000 2007-08-21 semidetached freehold
Sold 2005-12-22	£160,000
Sold 2003-10-03	£129,500
GATEKEEPERS LODGE WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£457,000 2006-12-04 detached freehold
CONNEGAR COTTAGE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£350,000 2006-07-25 detached freehold
WINDFALL WEST ORCHARD SHAFTESBURY DORSET SP7 0LJ	£285,000 2005-09-30 detached freehold
CONEGAR FARM MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£605,000 2005-05-10 detached freehold
THE COTTAGE MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£270,000 2005-05-10 detached freehold
COPPER THATCH, STOUR MEADOWS MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1DN	£494,990 2004-09-09 detached freehold
Sold 2003-08-11	£132,500
MANOR FARM MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1HB	£1,000,500 2003-09-30 detached freehold
THE OLD RECTORY MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1EX	£1,000,000 2003-09-26 detached freehold
CHALKHILL, STOUR MEADOWS MANSTON STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT10 1DN	£342,500 2003-08-11 detached (New) freehold
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