Lydlinch, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2JA

Sturminster Newton is a town and civil parish situated on the River Stour in the north of Dorset, England. The town is at the centre of the Blackmore Vale, a large dairy agriculture region around which the town's economy is built, and is known as 'the heart of the Blackmore vale'. The locality lies within the postal district DT 10, placing it in the broader Dorset area. The town’s setting on the River Stour provides a scenic riverside environment, while its position in the Blackmore Vale highlights its agricultural heritage and surrounding countryside. Residents and visitors benefit from the town’s central location within this notable dairy region, which shapes local character and economic activity.