About Corfe Mullen

Corfe Mullen is a large village in the county of Dorset, situated on the north-western urban fringe of the Poole-Bournemouth conurbation.  Although set on the edge of an urban area, Corfe Mullen is surrounded by the Green Belt and forms part of the rural district of East Dorset.

The name Corfe Mullen is from the Old English corf "a cutting or pass", and the Old French molin "a Mill" which refers to the old water mill on the River Stour, where the original village stood.

Although large, Corfe Mullen retains its village identity with six churches, four pubs, four schools, various shops and local businesses, a village hall, and a whole host of community and sports organizations which help to preserve the community spirit and sense of belonging. 

The Parish Council has secured excellent recreational facilities for the enjoyment of residents:  a massive 44 acres at Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground, and Springdale Road Open Space in the southern part of the village.  The Council had to really fight to get Springdale Road:  this culminated in a deputation to London to have a memorable audience with the then Minister himself.  It is said that the Parish Council is the only one in the country that has taken any issue that far.  The result is that the village has outstanding open areas for its residents to enjoy.

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