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 miles10.5 km
- Poole 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Salisbury 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Christchurch 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Totton 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Totton and Eling 21.7 miles34.9 km
- New Milton 13.7 miles22 km
- Hythe and Dibden 24.2 miles39 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Ferndown 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ferndown Town 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Romsey 24.7 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Colehill Parish 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Wimborne Minster Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Furzehill Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Broom Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Holt Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stone Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Merley Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Stour & Allen Vale Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bearwood & Merley Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ferndown North Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Ferndown Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pamphill Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
BH21 2FS, BH21 2FY, BH21 2SQ, BH21 1TH, BH21 1BY, BH21 2SH, BH21 7AY, BH21 2LH, BH21 7AW … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Southampton Airport 28.2 miles45.4 km
- Branksome Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Parkstone Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Poole Bus Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 8 miles12.9 km
Hotels near Colehill & Wimborne Minster East Ad
- 1777. at the Albion 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Bridge House 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Rnli College 6.4 miles10.2 km
- King's Head Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Derby Manor 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Applewood Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
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 miles2.8 km
- Crichel House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Dean Court Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Studland Beach Beach 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 11 miles17.7 km
- Avon Beach Beach 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km