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About Gannetts

Gannetts lies in north Dorset's Blackmore Vale, easily reached via the A30 between Shaftesbury and Sherborne. This historic east-west route provides the main access, whilst local lanes connect to neighbouring villages like Marnhull and Stour Provost. The settlement sits amongst rolling chalk downs in prime agricultural country, with approximately 40 EV charging points nearby. The village name recalls the medieval practice of keeping gannets for wealthy households' tables.

Where is Gannetts on the map?

Gannetts is in England, at 50.976, -2.293 - about 9 km south of Cold Harbour, Dorset 2.

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The closest airport to Gannetts is Bournemouth Airport, 53 km (about 58 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bristol Airport.

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