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Dummer Village has a small run off pond. Visiting wildlife regularly fly in. The pond is managed by villagers and underwent a refurbishment in 2023. Dummer Village Hall Art Exhibition - July 2026

Transport Dummer has exceptional transport links and is a quarter of a mile from Junction 7 of the M3/A303. To the back of Dummer the road takes you to the A30 leading on to A33/A303 and from A33 to A34 near Winchester. In addition Basingstoke Train Station is just 20 minutes away by car with direct links and fast trains to Waterloo London via South Western Railways with on average 2 to 3 trains per hour taking around 48 minutes to reach London. London Heathrow airport is just over 40 miles away and on average, traffic permitting, and under 40 minutes by car. Stagecoach Buses runs a village bus route through the village on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10-10:20am outward and return in the afternoon from the bus station. Times and days may vary so please check the website for information. There are three bus stop locations in the village. The junction of Bible Fields and Tower Hill Bus Shelter by All Saints' Church Bus Shelter as you leave the village in Down Street Timetables are available in the bus shelters or check the Stage coach website. There are numerous taxi services available in and around Dummer. To view the list of registered taxi firms click below: Recommended taxi services from villagers includes Oakley Chauffeur Services - Airport, docks and events. oakleychaffeurservice.co.uk Contact Tony Billson South Western Railways Heathrow Airport Stagecoach Buses Local Registered Taxi Firms

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Walks & Nature There's lots to do and explore in the Village and we hope the below categories are of interest Shopping & Food & Drink Walks & Nature Sports, Clubs & Wellness Architecture & More Places to Stay Camino Pilgrim - The Confraternity of St. James The Camino Pilgrimage walk - Confraternity of St. James passes through Dummer with two options for pilgrims. A stamp is available in All Saints Church Dummer as well as The Queen Inn Public House. View More Dummer Circular A great walk exploring the rolling downs south of the Hampshire village of Dummer, only about 6 miles south of the centre of Basingstoke and just off J7 of the M3. This route has three easy options for a meal/ drink before or after at the three nearby pubs. Walking is good with some sections paved. View More Dummer Green Group Dummer Green Group has a passion and appreciation of wildlife within the village providing meadow management for its local wildflower meadow – it regularly organises events and activities such as pond dipping and more for all ages. View More Ordnance Survey Bench Marks There are two OS Bench Marks in Dummer. One located at All Saints' Church, which is 163.257m above sea level and the other inside Lynton Cottage, 165.695m above sea level and in its day the highest residential benchmark in Hampshire. OS Benchmarks ceased to be used from the 1980s. They were carved into structures across the UK to record heights for mapping purposes and depict a level line with arrow pointing upwards. View More Treadmill The Treadmill in Down Street was built in 1879 to supply the village with water. The building housing it, and the wheel, were restored and put into working order in 1971 and again in 1993. It is Grade 11 listed View More Village Pond The village pond has been lovingly restored by villagers who have set up their own group known as the Mudlarks. Supported by Dummer Parish Council and donations the pond was refurbished in 2023 and now is home to a family of moorhens, numerous newts and additional pond life. Email us if you need more info. View More Wayfarers walk The Wayfarers Walk is a 70-mile, long-distance walking route. The route will take you from its dramatic start, high on the chalk downs at Inkpen to finish at Emsworth Harbour. To view more about the Dummer to Alsresford. View More More Walks & Hikes around Dummer Walks and hikes around Dummer offer a peaceful retreat into the countryside. Dummerl village provides a starting point for exploring the surrounding rural landscape, characterized by a mixture of woodlands and open fields. View More

Recycling Recycling services are provided via Hampshire County Council & Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Anglo Doorstep Collections Free Charity Collections - Book Now - Anglo Doorstep Collections. Collection of Clothes, Shoes, Books, CD's, Video Games, Small Electrics, Kitchenware, Toiletries, Linen and Towells, Toys, Bags, Accessories, Hand Power Tools and more. Please ask: We kindly ask that household items are no larger than a medium box to ensure our drivers can safely lift and carry donations to the van when completing the collection. We have a limit to 10 boxes of books per collection. There is no limit on any other items e.g. Clothes, shoes, household items, bric a brac, and more. To confirm your large collection, email us at info@anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk with your collection date, full address, and postcode. Clothing Bank Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Clothing Bank There is also an Air Ambulance Clothing collection unit at Dummer Down Farm Car Park, Dummer, RG25 2AR: Recycle | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Dummer Facebook Item Sales If you are a member for Facebook there is a dedicated Facebook page for selling your unwanted or recyclable items. Nothing living though and please read the Facebook Rules for the page. Dummer Buy, Sell or Give Away | Facebook Household Waste Basingstoke Household waste recycling centre: Household Waste Centre Open 7 days a week, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day when this site is closed. This site is closed between 1pm and 1:30pm 9am to 4pm 1 October to 28 February 9am to 5pm 1 March to 31 March 9am to 6pm 1 April to 30 September Doorstop Waste Collection days below: Waste collection Recycling collection Glass recycling Food waste collection Garden Waste MISSED BIN REPORTING Garden Waste Bin Dates - 2026 Above dates for 2026 collection. To find out more about green waste recycling: Garden Waste Collection To sign up for waste bins: Green garden waste sign up form Furniture Recycling There are two main organisations that will take your old furniture away as long as they have fire resistant tags still on. Basingstoke Community Furniture Project Donate furniture, bric-a-brac household items between 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. Please note that on a Saturday (only) we close for lunch from 12.30 – 1 pm. Address: Units 11 & 12, Joule Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6XH Telephone: 01256 320 700 St Michaels Furniture Project Please call on 01256 844744 or email info@stmichaelshospice.org.uk TJR Waste & Recycling Licensed waste management, removal & recycling services to domestic and commercial customers in Basingstoke and all surrounding areas. Environment Licensed £5m Public Liability Email us: Info@tjrrecycling.co.uk Call us: 01256 578026

Architecture & More There's lots to do and explore in the Village and we hope the below categories are of interest Walks & Nature Sports, Clubs & Wellness Shops, Food & Drink Architecture Places to stay All Saints Church The Domesday Survey of 1086 records the existence of a Church at Dummer*. The oldest, visible part of the present building is the south doorway of the nave which dates from the 12th Century. It is now a round-headed window, close to the font. Sunday services and additional events as well as Monday Evening bell ringing practice are regular features at the church. View More Listed Buildings and Landmarks in Dummer There are 32 listed buildings displayed on the local Listed Buildings Register many of which are thatched with the oldest dating back several hundreds of years and with a church noted in Dummer in the Domesday Book. The Dummer Treadmill pictured above is also Grade II listed. More information here. View More Telephone box The village telephone box is no longer operational as a traditional public telephone box but instead in recent years has been converted to a children's library which books can be borrowed and exchanged. More recently suggestion is to also turn the telephone box in to a tourist information station for Pilgrims walking the St James Way. View More Shelters & Mobile Post Office The Village has three wooden bus and bench shelters for weary travellers and locals alike. These are regularly used for village posters and announcements. In addition a Post Office Van visits the village on a Wednesday at 11am and parks outside the Village Hall to provide postal services to villagers. View More

DIRECTORY & LOCAL SERVICES We have two defibrillators in the village. One at the Queen Inn and the other at Dummer Down Farm Cricket Centre Entrance It's always useful to be aware of local services in the area and who to contact in an emergency. Please call 999 if threat to life or property. This section of the site hopes to direct you quickly to services and information you may need throughout the year. If you wish to add to the directory, please email: enquiriesdummerlife@gmail.com Please note that this section of the website only includes services and organisations based locally or those used by villagers with recommendation. All Saints' Church Emergency & Health Education Your Home Parish & Local Council Recycling Transport Links Village Hall

DONATE Historic 'All Saints' Church' occupies a central position in the attractive Hampshire village of Dummer, England and is just a short stroll from our local pub, The Queen Inn. We welcome visitors from all over the world as we join up with our en route for the Wayfarers Walk and Camino De Santiago. GIVE ONLINE Your generous donations help us preserve the rich heritage of All Saints Church Dummer and support our community outreach programs. Every contribution makes a difference in our mission to serve others. Donate Now >> BECOME A VOLUNTEER Join our dedicated team of volunteers and be a part of meaningful projects that make a positive impact. Whether you can offer your time, skills, or resources, there are various ways to get involved and support our initiatives. Read More >> HOW YOU CAN HELP Your support is vital to the ongoing success of All Saints Church Dummer. Discover the different ways you can contribute and be a part of our mission to preserve history, foster community, and spread hope. Read More >> EXPLORE ALL SAINTS CHURCH DUMMER Take a glimpse into the beauty and significance of All Saints Church Dummer through our gallery. From architectural marvels to heartwarming community events, browse through our collection and witness the spirit of our cherished heritage.