Area Info for Yetminster (Dorset)

Yetminster, Dorset, UK

Yetminster is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is part of the civil parish of Yetminster and Thornford and is situated approximately 4 miles west of Sherborne. The village is known for its historic charm and rural character.

History and Heritage

Yetminster has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village features traditional architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The local church, St. Andrew's Church, is a notable landmark with origins that date back several centuries, reflecting the village's longstanding religious and community heritage.

Geography and Environment

The village is set amidst the rolling hills and scenic countryside typical of Dorset. It offers picturesque views and a tranquil rural environment. The area is characterised by farmland, woodland, and natural beauty, making it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities.

Community and Amenities

While Yetminster is a small community, it maintains a close-knit atmosphere. The village has basic amenities including a pub, a village hall, and local shops. It also benefits from proximity to larger towns such as Sherborne, which provides additional services and facilities.

Transport Links

Yetminster is accessible via road and rail. The village has a railway station on the Heart of Wessex Line, providing connections to Yeovil, Sherborne, and beyond. Road links connect it to nearby towns and the wider region, facilitating travel and commuting.

Additional Information

The village is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its scenic significance. It attracts visitors interested in exploring rural Dorset, its history, and its natural landscapes.

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School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Yetminster	0.18 miles
Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LS
Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	1.64 miles
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas	2.16 miles
Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School	2.69 miles
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH
Leweston School	2.78 miles
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Leweston School Junior Department	2.78 miles
Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
East Coker Community Primary School	3.66 miles
East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9HY
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	3.70 miles
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Fiveways Special School	3.91 miles
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ
South Somerset Partnership School	3.92 miles
Dampier Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EN
Reckleford Community School and Children's Centre	3.93 miles
Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET
Pen Mill Infants' School	3.96 miles
St Michael`s Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LD
St Gildas Catholic Primary School	4.05 miles
Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG
St. Michael's Academy	4.06 miles
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School	4.10 miles
Lime Tree Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2PW
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	4.10 miles
Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP

Clinic
Fiveways Resource Centre	4.40 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Magnolia	4.55 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court	4.55 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Community Services (Charter House)	4.61 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)	4.61 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
South Somerset Camhs	4.65 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan	4.65 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	4.74 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service	5.64 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Glastonbury Festival	13.03 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester	14.04 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester	14.05 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester	14.05 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Puddletown Surgery	14.60 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)	16.33 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Chard Dental Access Centre	16.47 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA

GP
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street	0.12 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Penn Hill Surgery	3.84 miles
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB
Yeovil Health Centre	3.87 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA20 1LS
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre	3.91 miles
74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UJ
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street	4.13 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Preston Grove Medical Centre	4.28 miles
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Oaklands Surgery	4.39 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	4.74 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
The Apples Medical Practice	4.76 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
New Land Practice	4.90 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice	4.90 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Westlake Surgery - Dr J P Cox and Dr H E Day	4.96 miles
High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Westlake Surgery	4.97 miles
Dr Lindsay Smith, Westlake Surgery, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Abbey Manor Medical Practice	5.29 miles
Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA21 3TL
Milborne Port Surgery	6.82 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
Cerne Abbas Surgery	7.50 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG

Hospital
Yeovil District Hospital	4.19 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Yeatman Hospital	4.54 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Crewkerne Community Hospital	9.60 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
South Petherton Community Hospital	10.35 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Forston Clinic	11.19 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Wincanton Community Hospital	13.27 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Bridport Community Hospital	13.51 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital	13.51 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Dorset County Hospital	13.83 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House	14.34 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital	14.71 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Chard Community Hospital	16.34 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Blandford Community Hospital	18.04 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Westminster Memorial Hospital	18.13 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre	18.44 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital	19.03 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD

Pharmacy
Boots	3.34 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
Options Pharmacy	3.86 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
Boots	3.87 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Penn Hill Pharmacy	3.88 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Day Lewis Pharmacy	3.89 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Superdrug Stores	3.92 miles
15 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RQ
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy	4.09 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Preston Grove Pharmacy	4.28 miles
Preston Grove Medical Ctr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	4.38 miles
67 St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5NJ
The Abbey Pharmacy	4.54 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	4.54 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots	4.54 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy	4.54 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Rowlands Pharmacy	4.74 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil,, BA21 3BA
Asda Stores Ltd	5.08 miles
Preston Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2HB
Day Lewis	5.29 miles
Abbey Pharmacy, 5a The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, BA21 3TL

Park
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)	3.04 miles
BARWICK PARK (Grade II* Listed)	3.07 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)	3.27 miles
YEOVIL	3.82 miles
SUNNINGDALE	4.07 miles
HILFIELD HILL	4.89 miles
THE QUARR	4.92 miles
HARDINGTON MOOR	5.02 miles
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY (Grade II* Listed)	5.31 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)	5.40 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)	5.59 miles
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	5.86 miles
MONTACUTE HOUSE (Grade I Listed)	6.97 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	7.37 miles
HAM HILL	7.53 miles
TINTINHULL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	7.96 miles

Groceries
SPAR Yetminister	0.00 miles
Spar, 2 Sunnyside Court, Dorset, DT9 6LF
Co-op Yeovil	3.51 miles
Petrol Sherborne Road, BA21 5BQ
Farmfoods Yeovil	3.79 miles
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 4HA
Co-op Sherborne	3.81 miles
Sherborne, DT9 6AW
Lidl Yeovil	3.85 miles
Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DW
Iceland Yeovil	3.89 miles
Units 20 Ivel Square, The Quedam Centre, Yeovil, BA20 1EY
M&S Yeovil	3.92 miles
5 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LE
Lidl Yeovil	3.99 miles
West Henford, Yeovil, BA20 2AJ
SPAR Yeovil Motors	4.03 miles
Spar, Reckleford, Somerset, BA21 4EH
Morrisons Yeovil	4.09 miles
Lysander Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2AU
SPAR Yeovil	4.10 miles
31/33, Forest Hill Shopping Centre, Somerset, BA20 2PH
Tesco Yeovil (Extra)	4.10 miles
Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Montagues Convenience Store	4.21 miles
153 Huish, Yeovil Somerset BA20 1BW
Co-op Yeovil	4.29 miles
176 St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4LX
Budgens Sherborne	4.36 miles
Young`s Garage, Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4BQ
Tesco Yeovil (Express)	4.43 miles
2 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UB

Airport
Bournemouth International Airport	33.54 miles
Bristol International Airport	34.42 miles
Exeter International Airport	38.14 miles

Bus Stop
The White Hart (W)	0.02 miles
The White Hart (E)	0.02 miles
The Church (N)	0.14 miles
The Church (S)	0.14 miles
Yetminster Rail Station ()	0.21 miles
Coles Lane (S)	0.22 miles
Coles Lane (N)	0.22 miles
Yetminster Rail Station ()	0.23 miles
Yetminster Station (SE)	0.25 miles
Yetminster Station (NW)	0.26 miles
Shearstones (SE)	0.65 miles
Shearstones (NW)	0.66 miles
The Church (W)	0.77 miles
The Church (E)	0.78 miles
Beer Hackett Turn (N)	0.91 miles
Beer Hackett Turn (S)	0.93 miles

Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	20.65 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	24.80 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal	28.65 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing	28.85 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing	30.72 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal	31.18 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal	31.25 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	36.14 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing	36.28 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing	36.66 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing	36.69 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing	38.13 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing	38.17 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing	38.20 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing	38.21 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing	38.22 miles

Railway Station
Yetminster Rail Station	0.23 miles
Thornford Rail Station	1.04 miles
Chetnole Rail Station	2.03 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	2.49 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	3.71 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	4.41 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	7.99 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	8.83 miles
Templecombe Rail Station	10.14 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station	14.07 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station	14.28 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station	14.33 miles
Bruton Rail Station	16.00 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station	16.41 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station	17.75 miles
Upwey Rail Station	17.78 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (DT9 6LF)
Number of Properties in Catchment	104
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)	4
High Risk (>3.3%)	0

THE OLD SMITHY, HIGH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LF	£340,000 2025-06-12 detached freehold
MINSTER BUNGALOW, MELBURY ROAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NA	£240,000 2025-02-07 otherPropertyType freehold
7, BOWER COURT YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NS	£250,000 2025-02-06 terraced freehold
SUGARLOAF HOUSE, CHURCH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LG	£825,000 2025-02-06 detached freehold
WAYSIDE, BRISTER END YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NH	£260,000 2025-01-14 semidetached freehold
25, ST OSMUND CLOSE YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LU	£355,000 2025-01-03 detached freehold
CLARE COTTAGE, HIGH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LF	£260,000 2024-12-06 semidetached freehold
Sold 2023-06-23	£165,000
11, UPLANDS YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6JZ	£330,000 2024-12-04 detached freehold
21, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£150,000 2024-12-02 terraced leasehold
11, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£89,238 2024-10-31 terraced leasehold
7, SUSSEX FARM WAY YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6SZ	£247,500 2024-07-26 terraced freehold
1, DUDDENFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6FA	£270,000 2024-11-05 semidetached freehold
7, CLOVERMEAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LR	£225,000 2024-10-18 semidetached freehold
2, SUSSEX FARM WAY YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6SZ	£230,000 2024-10-17 terraced freehold
3, SUNNYSIDE COURT YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NP	£205,000 2024-10-11 terraced freehold
1, BUCKLERS MEAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LA	£520,000 2024-09-11 detached freehold
7, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£266,000 2024-08-30 semidetached freehold
46, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£114,750 2024-08-19 terraced leasehold
7, THORNFORD ROAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LW	£250,000 2024-08-09 semidetached freehold
18, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£355,000 2024-07-05 semidetached freehold
RYEFIELD, MELBURY ROAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LX	£650,000 2024-05-10 detached freehold
MOREYS, MELBURY ROAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LX	£430,000 2024-05-09 detached freehold
22, ST OSMUND CLOSE YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LU	£370,000 2024-04-24 detached freehold
3, CHAPEL MEADOW YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NT	£700,000 2024-02-29 detached freehold
5, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£260,000 2024-01-09 semidetached freehold
2, DUDDENFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6FA	£300,000 2023-12-08 semidetached freehold
RIVERMEAD, THORNFORD ROAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6HG	£293,500 2023-12-04 terraced freehold
5, CHAPEL MEADOW YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NT	£767,500 2023-09-26 detached freehold
55, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£539,000 2023-09-18 detached freehold
22, STONYACRES YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LT	£410,000 2023-08-25 detached freehold
THE OLD VICARAGE, CHURCH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LG	£2,150,000 2023-08-09 detached freehold
33, ST OSMUND CLOSE YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LU	£370,000 2023-07-27 detached freehold
5, CLOVERHAY YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LB	£450,000 2023-06-14 detached freehold
SUSSEX HOUSE, BRISTER END YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NH	£710,000 2023-05-19 detached freehold
SANDERS, CHURCH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LG	£500,000 2023-04-28 semidetached freehold
8, CHAPEL MEADOW YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NT	£699,950 2023-04-20 detached freehold
13, DUDDENFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6FA	£365,000 2023-02-17 semidetached freehold
8, BOWER COURT YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NS	£310,000 2022-12-20 terraced freehold
4, EASTLANDS YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6NQ	£405,000 2022-12-15 detached freehold
10, BUCKLERS MEAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LA	£485,000 2022-12-02 detached freehold
EDGMOOR, QUEEN STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LL	£415,000 2022-11-30 detached freehold
THE OLD POST OFFICE, HIGH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LF	£825,000 2022-11-09 detached freehold
THE ALCOVE, CHURCH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LG	£460,000 2022-10-27 detached freehold
GREYSTONES, CHURCH STREET YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LG	£1,050,000 2022-09-22 detached freehold
10, SUSSEX FARM WAY YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6SZ	£322,500 2022-08-31 semidetached freehold
2, BUCKLERS MEAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LA	£380,000 2022-08-25 detached freehold
25, CLOVERMEAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LR	£200,000 2022-08-12 semidetached freehold
43, NORTHFIELD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6EZ	£520,000 2022-07-28 detached (New) freehold
27, CLOVERMEAD YETMINSTER SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 6LR	£225,000 2022-07-20 semidetached freehold
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