Sturminster Marshall
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| Sturminster Marshall | |
  Sturminster Marshall shown within Dorset |
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| Population | 1,895 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | East Dorset |
| Shire county | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WIMBORNE |
| Postcode district | BH21 |
| Dialling code | 01258 |
| Police | Dorset |
| Fire | Dorset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | North Dorset |
| List of places: UK • England • Dorset | |
Sturminster Marshall is a village in east Dorset in England, situated on the River Stour between Blandford Forum and Poole. The village has a population of 1,895 (as of 2001).
The village has a playing field with a children's playground in one corner. Nearby is the Memorial Hall which offers many different events as well as weekly badminton, Guides, Brownies, Beavers and other societies. There is also an old school hall where the Cubs and Scouts meet regularly
There are many walks around the village including the Stour Valley Way, which follows the Stour right from the source to the sea.
The church is on the edge of the village with Sunday morning worship at 9.30 am most Sundays. The church vicar is Dr A. Stewart-Sykes.
The village has two pubs actually in the village, the Red Lion and the Churchill Arms with the Black Horse on the outskirts. The Red Lion is now in different hands though the high quality food has not slacked.
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