Julie Mansley Manor Park Driving School
Dorchester, Dorset
Reviews
Jack Kitson
11 Jun 2026
REPORT
I started my driving journey a little later than most, but I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Sue. Not only did she prepare me thoroughly to pass my test, but she also equipped me with...
I started my driving journey a little later than most, but I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Sue. Not only did she prepare me thoroughly to pass my test, but she also equipped me with the skills and confidence needed to drive safely and independently now that I’ve ventured out solo.
Sue’s knowledge and passion for teaching were evident in every lesson, and her fantastic sense of humour made learning really enjoyable. I always looked forward to our sessions, and I’m incredibly grateful for her patience, encouragement, and expertise. I would highly recommend Sue to anyone looking for an outstanding driving instructor!
Chloe Hammond
2 Jun 2026
REPORT
Sue has been really patient and supportive throughout me learning to drive, keeping a good sense of humour and making me comfortable while learning. Would definitely recommend their driving for life n...
Sue has been really patient and supportive throughout me learning to drive, keeping a good sense of humour and making me comfortable while learning. Would definitely recommend their driving for life not just to pass approach! Thank you
Mae Whitham
2 May 2026
REPORT
Julie is such an incredible instructor! I came to her after my first instructor and she helped me pass first time in only a couple of months. She created a calm, relaxed learning environment which rea...
Julie is such an incredible instructor! I came to her after my first instructor and she helped me pass first time in only a couple of months. She created a calm, relaxed learning environment which really helped me with my nerves. Not only does Julie teach safe driving but she also teaches you how to feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. I can’t thank her enough for all her help!
Harry Ley-Greaves
19 Feb 2026
REPORT
I’ve been learning to drive on and off because of various hold ups for 10 years now and I can safely say Julie has been the best instructor I’ve had! She is calm, kind and very attentive. She’s always...
I’ve been learning to drive on and off because of various hold ups for 10 years now and I can safely say Julie has been the best instructor I’ve had! She is calm, kind and very attentive. She’s always happy to answer any questions and I will miss catching up each lesson! Thank you Julie!
katie shovlar
2 Oct 2025
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I can't thank Julie enough! I passed my driving test on first try and it's all thanks to their amazing teaching. They were patient, clear, and really made sure I was confident behind the wheel. I high...
I can't thank Julie enough! I passed my driving test on first try and it's all thanks to their amazing teaching. They were patient, clear, and really made sure I was confident behind the wheel. I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for a top notch driving instructor! thanks for everything :)
Ethan Garside
12 Apr 2018
REPORT
Made learning to drive really enjoyable and was the reason I managed to get through my driving test without any minors. Would highly recommend if your looking to learn how to drive.
Jack Lawford
22 Jan 2018
REPORT
Can't recommend Julie enough! Julie has been an amazing instructor to me over the last few months, passing my test first time with 1 minor! Thanks again Julie 😁
Megan Green
19 Dec 2017
REPORT
friendly, patient driving instructor, would recommend to anyone who struggles with confidence like I did!
Hannah Elizabeth
2 Nov 2017
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Words cannot describe how amazing Julie is. When I first started learning I was a nervous wreck, she soon changed that - its thanks to Julie that I have grown in confidence and passed my test today - ...
Words cannot describe how amazing Julie is. When I first started learning I was a nervous wreck, she soon changed that - its thanks to Julie that I have grown in confidence and passed my test today - I cannot thank you enough xxxxxxxx
Luna Lu
26 Aug 2017
REPORT
Julie is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. We got on from day one and I passed my test quickly and happily :) I can't thank her enough for all that she taught me and in particular the way she ...
Julie is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. We got on from day one and I passed my test quickly and happily :) I can't thank her enough for all that she taught me and in particular the way she taught :) I have recommended to all my friends and family and will continue to recommend! I often said she was a walking encylcopaedia for driving! I could ask her any question and she would have the answers! I learnt so much not just about driving but about myself, my confidence and decision making have sky rocketed! So thankyou again Julie for teaching me to drive I couldn't have asked for anyone better! Calypso Taylor .
Jan Vickerstaff
8 Aug 2017
REPORT
Awesome instructor! Give Julie a call and set your kid up with a good start to their future driving!
Jake Pitney
2 Aug 2017
REPORT
Julie's an incredible driving instructor there's not a bad word I could say about her, she's helped me not only in the car but also outside teaching me ways to control my anger and everything, highly ...
Julie's an incredible driving instructor there's not a bad word I could say about her, she's helped me not only in the car but also outside teaching me ways to control my anger and everything, highly recommended.
Noah
25 May 2017
REPORT
Really friendly and encouraging instructor. Definitely knows her stuff. Really good at picking out problems with your driving and setting them as objectives to quickly smash! 10/10 would recommend.
Ben Macklin
11 Apr 2017
REPORT
Fantastic driving instructor, great teaching method, very experienced and knowledgeable. Felt more like I was being taught to drive than taught to pass the test, highly recommend learning to drive wit...
Fantastic driving instructor, great teaching method, very experienced and knowledgeable. Felt more like I was being taught to drive than taught to pass the test, highly recommend learning to drive with Julie
Hannah Kestin
20 Jan 2017
REPORT
Exceptional teacher, incredibly patient and recommends some very useful tips (which I still use today). Thank you very much Julie 😍 xx
Izzy Raws
15 Jan 2017
REPORT
Super friendly and understanding instructor. Julie helped me to build up my confidence and trust in my own ability to drive competently. She is constantly getting you to self-assess and pinpoint areas...
Super friendly and understanding instructor. Julie helped me to build up my confidence and trust in my own ability to drive competently. She is constantly getting you to self-assess and pinpoint areas that need improvement, which I found very helpful. She is always calm and knows exactly what she is doing. We also had many a good laugh too!
Steph Voice
9 Nov 2016
REPORT
Loved my driving lessons with Julie! She is a Great teacher and made me feel relaxed but confident with my driving. Passed my test first time with her too! Id definitely Recommend her!
Natalie Galpin
3 Nov 2016
REPORT
Well what can I say,what an amazing instructor Julie is :-) she helped me deal with everything I needed to pass my test with her 1st time! I'm so grateful to her helping me build my confidence enough ...
Well what can I say,what an amazing instructor Julie is :-) she helped me deal with everything I needed to pass my test with her 1st time! I'm so grateful to her helping me build my confidence enough to achieve a pass. I would highly recommend her to anybody,she is very calm,patient & listens to you & your individual needs with no pressure. Thankyou so much Julie :-) so happy!!
Philippa Lewis
21 Aug 2015
REPORT
Julie is a great driving instructor who I would definitely recommend. I chose to learn with Julie after recommendations from a few friends. She is very patient and was great at encouraging me to be co...
Julie is a great driving instructor who I would definitely recommend. I chose to learn with Julie after recommendations from a few friends. She is very patient and was great at encouraging me to be confident in my driving abilities which allowed me to pass my test first time. Thanks Julie! :)
Ellen Collins
12 Jun 2015
REPORT
Would highly recommend Julie as a driving instructor! She's amazing and a brilliant teacher!
Adam Dicker
24 Mar 2015
REPORT
I passed first time with Julie at Manor Park Driving School, I changed driving instructors in the middle of my driving "career" and found Julie to be the definition of patience, I would highly recomme...
I passed first time with Julie at Manor Park Driving School, I changed driving instructors in the middle of my driving "career" and found Julie to be the definition of patience, I would highly recommend to anyone who wishes to pass their driving test with ease! :)
Lewis Dukes
21 Mar 2015
REPORT
She is just an amazing teacher I have and would recommend her to everyone I know! She has so many techniques and ways of teaching so that she can really get you up to test grade! If your serious about...
She is just an amazing teacher I have and would recommend her to everyone I know! She has so many techniques and ways of teaching so that she can really get you up to test grade! If your serious about passing your test don't miss on learning from Julie!! x
Dan Dallen Allen
16 Mar 2015
REPORT
Fantastic teacher, definitley would recommend!
Tom Whiter
28 Oct 2014
REPORT
Absolutely fantastic driving instructor, would recommend Manor Park Driving School to anyone who is interested in learning to drive. Completely stress-free and enjoyable lessons, excellent teaching an...
Absolutely fantastic driving instructor, would recommend Manor Park Driving School to anyone who is interested in learning to drive. Completely stress-free and enjoyable lessons, excellent teaching and an overall fun experience!
Sue Found
16 Sep 2014
REPORT
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old ...
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old enough. Keep up the good work Julie :) :)
Sue Moss
16 Sep 2014
REPORT
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old ...
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old enough. Keep up the good work Julie :) :)
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Julie Mansley Manor Park Driving School
Dorchester, Dorset
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Reviews
Jack Kitson
11 Jun 2026
I started my driving journey a little later than most, but I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Sue. Not only did she prepare me thoroughly to pass my test, but she also equipped me with...
I started my driving journey a little later than most, but I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Sue. Not only did she prepare me thoroughly to pass my test, but she also equipped me with the skills and confidence needed to drive safely and independently now that I’ve ventured out solo.
Sue’s knowledge and passion for teaching were evident in every lesson, and her fantastic sense of humour made learning really enjoyable. I always looked forward to our sessions, and I’m incredibly grateful for her patience, encouragement, and expertise. I would highly recommend Sue to anyone looking for an outstanding driving instructor!
Chloe Hammond
2 Jun 2026
Sue has been really patient and supportive throughout me learning to drive, keeping a good sense of humour and making me comfortable while learning. Would definitely recommend their driving for life n...
Sue has been really patient and supportive throughout me learning to drive, keeping a good sense of humour and making me comfortable while learning. Would definitely recommend their driving for life not just to pass approach! Thank you
Mae Whitham
2 May 2026
Julie is such an incredible instructor! I came to her after my first instructor and she helped me pass first time in only a couple of months. She created a calm, relaxed learning environment which rea...
Julie is such an incredible instructor! I came to her after my first instructor and she helped me pass first time in only a couple of months. She created a calm, relaxed learning environment which really helped me with my nerves. Not only does Julie teach safe driving but she also teaches you how to feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. I can’t thank her enough for all her help!
Harry Ley-Greaves
19 Feb 2026
I’ve been learning to drive on and off because of various hold ups for 10 years now and I can safely say Julie has been the best instructor I’ve had! She is calm, kind and very attentive. She’s always...
I’ve been learning to drive on and off because of various hold ups for 10 years now and I can safely say Julie has been the best instructor I’ve had! She is calm, kind and very attentive. She’s always happy to answer any questions and I will miss catching up each lesson! Thank you Julie!
katie shovlar
2 Oct 2025
I can't thank Julie enough! I passed my driving test on first try and it's all thanks to their amazing teaching. They were patient, clear, and really made sure I was confident behind the wheel. I high...
I can't thank Julie enough! I passed my driving test on first try and it's all thanks to their amazing teaching. They were patient, clear, and really made sure I was confident behind the wheel. I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for a top notch driving instructor! thanks for everything :)
Ethan Garside
12 Apr 2018
Made learning to drive really enjoyable and was the reason I managed to get through my driving test without any minors. Would highly recommend if your looking to learn how to drive.
Jack Lawford
22 Jan 2018
Can't recommend Julie enough! Julie has been an amazing instructor to me over the last few months, passing my test first time with 1 minor! Thanks again Julie 😁
Megan Green
19 Dec 2017
friendly, patient driving instructor, would recommend to anyone who struggles with confidence like I did!
Hannah Elizabeth
2 Nov 2017
Words cannot describe how amazing Julie is. When I first started learning I was a nervous wreck, she soon changed that - its thanks to Julie that I have grown in confidence and passed my test today - ...
Words cannot describe how amazing Julie is. When I first started learning I was a nervous wreck, she soon changed that - its thanks to Julie that I have grown in confidence and passed my test today - I cannot thank you enough xxxxxxxx
Luna Lu
26 Aug 2017
Julie is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. We got on from day one and I passed my test quickly and happily :) I can't thank her enough for all that she taught me and in particular the way she ...
Julie is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. We got on from day one and I passed my test quickly and happily :) I can't thank her enough for all that she taught me and in particular the way she taught :) I have recommended to all my friends and family and will continue to recommend! I often said she was a walking encylcopaedia for driving! I could ask her any question and she would have the answers! I learnt so much not just about driving but about myself, my confidence and decision making have sky rocketed! So thankyou again Julie for teaching me to drive I couldn't have asked for anyone better! Calypso Taylor .
Jan Vickerstaff
8 Aug 2017
Awesome instructor! Give Julie a call and set your kid up with a good start to their future driving!
Jake Pitney
2 Aug 2017
Julie's an incredible driving instructor there's not a bad word I could say about her, she's helped me not only in the car but also outside teaching me ways to control my anger and everything, highly ...
Julie's an incredible driving instructor there's not a bad word I could say about her, she's helped me not only in the car but also outside teaching me ways to control my anger and everything, highly recommended.
Noah
25 May 2017
Really friendly and encouraging instructor. Definitely knows her stuff. Really good at picking out problems with your driving and setting them as objectives to quickly smash! 10/10 would recommend.
Ben Macklin
11 Apr 2017
Fantastic driving instructor, great teaching method, very experienced and knowledgeable. Felt more like I was being taught to drive than taught to pass the test, highly recommend learning to drive wit...
Fantastic driving instructor, great teaching method, very experienced and knowledgeable. Felt more like I was being taught to drive than taught to pass the test, highly recommend learning to drive with Julie
Hannah Kestin
20 Jan 2017
Exceptional teacher, incredibly patient and recommends some very useful tips (which I still use today). Thank you very much Julie 😍 xx
Izzy Raws
15 Jan 2017
Super friendly and understanding instructor. Julie helped me to build up my confidence and trust in my own ability to drive competently. She is constantly getting you to self-assess and pinpoint areas...
Super friendly and understanding instructor. Julie helped me to build up my confidence and trust in my own ability to drive competently. She is constantly getting you to self-assess and pinpoint areas that need improvement, which I found very helpful. She is always calm and knows exactly what she is doing. We also had many a good laugh too!
Steph Voice
9 Nov 2016
Loved my driving lessons with Julie! She is a Great teacher and made me feel relaxed but confident with my driving. Passed my test first time with her too! Id definitely Recommend her!
Natalie Galpin
3 Nov 2016
Well what can I say,what an amazing instructor Julie is :-) she helped me deal with everything I needed to pass my test with her 1st time! I'm so grateful to her helping me build my confidence enough ...
Well what can I say,what an amazing instructor Julie is :-) she helped me deal with everything I needed to pass my test with her 1st time! I'm so grateful to her helping me build my confidence enough to achieve a pass. I would highly recommend her to anybody,she is very calm,patient & listens to you & your individual needs with no pressure. Thankyou so much Julie :-) so happy!!
Philippa Lewis
21 Aug 2015
Julie is a great driving instructor who I would definitely recommend. I chose to learn with Julie after recommendations from a few friends. She is very patient and was great at encouraging me to be co...
Julie is a great driving instructor who I would definitely recommend. I chose to learn with Julie after recommendations from a few friends. She is very patient and was great at encouraging me to be confident in my driving abilities which allowed me to pass my test first time. Thanks Julie! :)
Ellen Collins
12 Jun 2015
Would highly recommend Julie as a driving instructor! She's amazing and a brilliant teacher!
Adam Dicker
24 Mar 2015
I passed first time with Julie at Manor Park Driving School, I changed driving instructors in the middle of my driving "career" and found Julie to be the definition of patience, I would highly recomme...
I passed first time with Julie at Manor Park Driving School, I changed driving instructors in the middle of my driving "career" and found Julie to be the definition of patience, I would highly recommend to anyone who wishes to pass their driving test with ease! :)
Lewis Dukes
21 Mar 2015
She is just an amazing teacher I have and would recommend her to everyone I know! She has so many techniques and ways of teaching so that she can really get you up to test grade! If your serious about...
She is just an amazing teacher I have and would recommend her to everyone I know! She has so many techniques and ways of teaching so that she can really get you up to test grade! If your serious about passing your test don't miss on learning from Julie!! x
Dan Dallen Allen
16 Mar 2015
Fantastic teacher, definitley would recommend!
Tom Whiter
28 Oct 2014
Absolutely fantastic driving instructor, would recommend Manor Park Driving School to anyone who is interested in learning to drive. Completely stress-free and enjoyable lessons, excellent teaching an...
Absolutely fantastic driving instructor, would recommend Manor Park Driving School to anyone who is interested in learning to drive. Completely stress-free and enjoyable lessons, excellent teaching and an overall fun experience!
Sue Found
16 Sep 2014
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old ...
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old enough. Keep up the good work Julie :) :)
Sue Moss
16 Sep 2014
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old ...
The best driving instructor ever. Really easy to get along with. We had some good laughs, she got me through my test where others had failed. My son will also be taking lessons with her when he's old enough. Keep up the good work Julie :) :)
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