Village amenities
There are many community spaces within the village to make use of and enjoy. Take a look at our amenities map.
St Mary the Virgin Church
Parish church of Puddletown
Sunday service, baptisms, weddings, funerals, prayer group, coffee mornings, village lunches
Monthly Parish Magazine
Guidebook inside the church on its history
For more information about church services contact Revd Canon Sarah Hillman at sarah.c.hillman@outlook.com.
Church Rooms bookings: Jane Stanley on 01305 848494
Puddletown Village Hall
Many associations and clubs meet here weekly or monthly, including the Scouts, exercise groups, and the Puddletown Pumpkins toddler and baby group
A whole host of one-off events are also held here, from bingo nights to barn dances.
Village Hall bookings contact Jane Smith on 07706 798 271 or
puddletownvh@gmail.com.
Puddletown Community Library
Volunteer-run community hub
Large range of books including local history, fiction and non-fiction (books can be requested)
Variety of games & puzzles
A children’s corner with of books, toys and games
Free wifi, computers & access to the Ancestry website
Wednesday 3pm to 5pm
Friday 10am to midday
Saturday 10am to midday
Recreation Ground
Field and multi-games area used regularly for many different sports including cricket and football. Cricket nets, tennis court and basketball area. Contact: David Knight.
Community Play Park
The work of a community project located within the Recreation Ground. A great place for kids of all ages to explore and have fun.
The Pavilion
Multi-purpose sports venue located within the Recreation Ground. Large gym space upstairs where weekly fitness and boxing sessions are held.
Toilets on site:
Open every day from 1st April to 31st October.
During winter months: weekends only.Schools
Puddletown Pre-School
Caters for children from 2 years 9 months until they progress up to first school. Located within Puddletown First School.
St Marys CE VC First School
Primary School and Reception for ages 4-9.
St Marys Middle School
Middle school for ages 9-13.
Puddletown Surgery
GP surgery and dispensary.
Located on Athelhampton Road.
Car park and disabled parking.
Contact number: 01305 848333
Piddle Valley Vets
Experienced in dealing with a wide variety of animals from dogs and cats to exotics.
For existing clients please book via their website.
If you have an emergency or need an urgent appointment call 01305 848820.
Public Transport
The CR8 and CR9 buses run multiple times a day in the directions of Dorchester, Weymouth and Blandford. There are three bus stops: one on Dorchester Road, one on the High Street and one on Blandford Road.
Council links
Dorset Council
Click here to visit the council website.
Neighbourhood Plan
Click here to visit the Puddletown Neighbourhood plan on Dorset Council website.
Puddletown Area Parish Council
Click here to visit the Parish council website.
Flood wardens are a first point of contact for residents during a flood event. They produce the community flood plan, which outlines what communities are to do in the event of a flood.
Cllr Richard Green is the Flood Warden.
