Springhead is located in the heart of Dorset in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The centre is just outside the village of Fontmell Magna, approximately four miles from the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Other destinations within easy travelling distance include the Ancient Technology Centre at Cranborne, Stonehenge, Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Stourhead, Kingston Lacy, Monkey World, Bournemouth Oceanarium and the magnificent Dorset Jurassic coastline.
Also accessible are the Dorset Cycleway, Hardy’s Trail, the Wessex Way and a network of local footpaths taking you over ancient downland.
Address and how to find us
Springhead
Fontmell Magna
Shaftesbury
Dorset SP7 0NU
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By Road from Shaftesbury:
Take the A350 south for about 4 miles to Fontmell Magna. Turn left at the cross roads in Fontmell Magna (opposite the public house The Fontmell) into Mill Street. Although Springhead is located on right-hand side about 400 metres from the junction, non pedestrian visitors must proceed to the next turning on the right-hand side to follow the lane leading to Springhead’s car park.
By road from Blandford Forum:
Take the A350 north for about 9 miles to Fontmell Magna. Turn right at the cross roads in Fontmell Magna (opposite the public house the Fontmell) into Mill Street. Although Springhead is located on right-hand side about 400 metres from the junction, non pedestrian visitors must proceed to the next turning on the right-hand side to follow the lane leading to Springhead’s car park.
By Train:
The nearest station is Gillingham, on the Waterloo to Exeter line. A taxi stand can be found just outside Gillingham Station. The journey to Springhead takes approximately 20 minutes