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    Moving Made Easy

    Our expert team work with you to provide a worry-free removal tailored to you and your home.

    All packages include…

    • Removal Coordinator
      Removal Coordinator
      A Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move.
    • Mileage
      Mileage
      Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs.
    • Cover for Goods in Transit
      Cover for Goods in Transit
      We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available.
    • Carbon Footprint Offsetting
      Carbon Footprint Offsetting
      We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions.
    •  Trained, Uniformed Staff
      Trained, Uniformed Staff
      All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID.
    • Recycled Materials
      Recycled Materials
      Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible.
    • Covers & Blankets
      Covers & Blankets
      White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers.
    • Carpet Runners
      Carpet Runners
      Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply).
    • Used Box Recycling Service
      Used Box Recycling Service
      Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply).
    • Robe Cartons
      Robe Cartons
      Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments.
    • Storage Options
      Storage Options
      Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply).
    • Biodegradable Mattress Bags
      Biodegradable Mattress Bags
      These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.

    What our customers say...

    Armishaws Removals

    Why choose Armishaws for your move...

    Established in 1973, Armishaws is a family-run company, creating tailor-made removal packages for every relocation. Members of the British Association of Removers, we work to the highest standards and offer greater levels of financial security.

    Our crews will work with you on the day to make the moving process as easy as possible, whilst providing outstanding customer service.

    It’s why our customers rate us so highly on Trustpilot. With Armishaws you can book with confidence, knowing your move is in good hands.

    Greener Removals

    We’re dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and making every move as green as possible. That’s why we have committed to our Environmental Pledge.

    2,000 Trees

    We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.

    Box Recycling Service

    We collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).

    Recycled Boxes

    All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.

    Greener Vehicles

    Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.

    Acid Free Wrapping

    We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.

    Biodegradable Mattress Bags

    We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.

    Maiden Newton Facts – Did you know…

    1. Early Doors
      The earliest signs of settlement include Iron Age burial mounds. Digs around the mounds have uncovered jewellery dating to the same era. The Romans also lived in the area with a large villa having been unearthed in the 1790’s.
    2. The Hunter
      At the time of the Domesday Book of 1086 there were 2 mills and the village was home to 26 families. The landowner at the time was the impressively named Waleran the Hunter.
    3. Pub Life
      There were once 6 pubs, the most famous of the these was The White Horse which was featured in two of Thomas Hardy’s works; Tess of the D’Urbervilles and The Interlopers (from The Wessex Tales).
    4. Kings
      King John visited Maiden Newton between 1204 and 1213. In 1303 King Edward I was another visitor and George III brought his daughter with him when he came to view the Roman road and villa in the 1790s.
    5. How Old?
      One door in St Mary’s is believed to date back to the Medieval period, it’s claimed it’s the oldest door still in use in England. There are also marks on the outer walls from musket balls fired during the English Civil War.
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    Local Info

    Population (2021 UK Census) – 1,125

    CouncilMaiden Newton Parish Council

    SchoolsOfsted Reports

    About

    With a population under 2,000, this charming village is small but perfectly formed. Evidence remains of early Iron Age burial sites, Roman villages, Saxon settlements, even the Civil War and WWII, left bullet holes on the village church.

    The village benefits from a welcoming pub and mainline train station. It’s also within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and just a few miles from the stunning Dorset coast.

    Leisure

    There are a four golf courses all within a 30-minute drive, riders will find plenty of stables, equine centres and bridle paths in this rural area of Dorset.

    Heading out and about there is so much to find from farm shops and welcoming country pubs to adventure centres and museums. You can take a walk or ride a bike through the Dorset AONB, or go and explore the Jurassic Coast with its prehistoric past and smuggling myths.

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