The ward covers Colehill and the eastern side of Wimborne Minster in Dorset, England, sitting on sandy heaths and gentle river valleys a short drive from Bournemouth and Poole. The landscape is a mix of suburban housing, pockets of heathland and trees, and the small tributaries that feed the local river system, giving a semi-rural feel despite its proximity to larger coastal towns.
Locally the area has a strong historic and cultural identity centred on Wimborne Minster with its ancient church and market-town character, plus community amenities such as small shops, cafes and museums. Economically it combines local retail and services with many residents commuting to nearby employment hubs; socially it tends to attract families and older residents looking for a quieter, well-connected part of Dorset.
Postcode districts covering Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 6.5 miles
- Poole 5.5 miles
- Salisbury 19.8 miles
- Christchurch 10.5 miles
- Totton 21.4 miles
- Totton and Eling 21.7 miles
- New Milton 13.7 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 24.2 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 24.4 miles
- Ferndown 2.7 miles
- Ferndown Town 2.8 miles
- Romsey 24.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Colehill Parish 0.2 miles
- Wimborne Minster Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Furzehill Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Broom Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Holt Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Stone Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Merley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Stour & Allen Vale Ward 2.2 miles
- Bearwood & Merley Ward 2.4 miles
- Ferndown North Ward 2.5 miles
- Ferndown Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Pamphill Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
BH21 2NT, BH21 2RR, BH21 1TL, BH21 2DD, BH21 2HP, BH21 2LW, BH21 2HR, BH21 2QL, BH21 2GN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 5.6 miles
- Southampton Airport 28.2 miles
- Branksome Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Parkstone Railway Station 5.9 miles
- Poole Bus Station 6.2 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 8 miles
Hotels near Colehill & Wimborne Minster East Ad
- 1777. At The Albion 1.2 miles
- King's Head Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- The Bridge House 3 3.2 miles
- Rose and Crown 4 6 miles
- Ferndown Holiday Let 3.1 miles
- Hotel Du Vin Poole 4 6.6 miles
- Premier Inn Bournemouth/Ferndown 3 3.9 miles
- Hilton Bournemouth 4 7.1 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth 3 7.1 miles
- Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown 3 3.9 miles
Schools in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- Beaucroft Foundation School Special
- Colehill First School Primary
- Dumpton School Independent - all ages
- Hayeswood First School Primary
- St Michael's C of E Middle School, Colehill All ages
Local points of interest
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 1.8 miles
- Crichel House Estate 4.7 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 6.6 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 7.3 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 7.4 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 7.6 miles
- Studland Beach Beach 9.9 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 11 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 11.4 miles
- Cranborne Chase Forest 11.6 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 12.2 miles