Sturminster Newton, known to locals as Stur, is a town in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. The town is famous as the home of poet and author William Barnes, and, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy.

Yewstock School is proud to be part of our local community, whilst we serve North Dorset, we are located at the heart of Sturminster Newton.

For more information about our beautiful town and surroundings visit:

https://sturminster-newton.org.uk

https://www.visit-dorset.com/explore/areas-to-visit/sturminster-newton