Sturminster Newton is a town in Dorset, situated on the River Stour in the north of Dorset, at the centre of the Blackmore Vale. The local economy is built around dairy agriculture and the town is known as the heart of the Blackmore Vale.
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Sturminster Newton is a town in Dorset, England, situated on the River Stour in the north of the county. It lies at the centre of the Blackmore Vale, a large dairy‑agriculture region that surrounds the town. The local economy is built around dairy farming, and the town is often described as the heart of the Blackmore Vale. The setting offers a rural character with open countryside and a close connection to the river. The town’s position within the vale gives it a distinct identity tied to agriculture, while its location on the Stour provides scenic river views and a sense of place within Dorset’s northern landscape. The town’s proximity to the river Stour and its central position in the vale make it a focal point for the surrounding rural community.