Welcome to Abbotsleigh

Abbotsleigh is a picturesque village located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and a tranquil river that runs through it. The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their love for the area. Abbotsleigh is a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful retreat in the countryside.

One of the main attractions of Abbotsleigh is its rich history. The village has a long and fascinating past, dating back to the medieval era. Visitors can explore the ancient ruins of the village's castle, which was once a stronghold of the powerful Norman lords. The village also has a beautiful church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a testament to the area's rich religious heritage. Abbotsleigh is a great place to learn about the history of Devon and the role that this small village played in shaping the region.

Abbotsleigh is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the Dartmoor National Park, which is just a short drive away. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding through the rolling hills and valleys of the area. The river that runs through the village is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Abbotsleigh is a great place to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Benedicts Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Piers Ranger	Benedict Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9EX 01458831811 School Website
Mendip Partnership School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hill	Abbots Court Benedict Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9NP 01458258296 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Devane	High Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DR 01458832085 School Website
St Dunstans School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lynda Bevan	Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9BY 01458832943 School Website
Crispin School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Reddick	Church Road Street Somerset BA16 0AD 01458442714 School Website
Strode College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr John Revill	Church Road Street Somerset BA16 0AB 1458844402 School Website
Millfield Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Dan Thornburn	Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD 1458832446 School Website
Elmhurst Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Airey	Elmhurst Lane Street Somerset BA16 0HH 01458442979 School Website
Millfield School Other Independent School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mr G Horgan	Butleigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0YD 1458442291 School Website
Hindhayes Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Nester	Leigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0HB 01458442978 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 9.13 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.84 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 12.01 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 12.17 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 14.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Knights Of Glastonbury Taxis 07756 465253 5 Oriel Drive, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9PA 0.12 Miles
Central Cars 01458 830022 10 Porch Close, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8RR 0.29 Miles
M And J Taxi's 07768 741950 1 Read Mead, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DN 0.38 Miles
Taxi And Tours 07925 984682 50 Dunstan Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8EE 0.53 Miles
Cjw Taxis 01458 833106 Unit 6, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LU 0.54 Miles
C J W Taxis 01458 833106 33 Hamlyn Rd, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8HT 0.56 Miles
S And S Taxis 07725 812900 2 Wessex Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ES 1.33 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01458 447444 16 Gould Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AZ 1.36 Miles
7 S Travel Taxi Private Hire 07748 544 263 21 Grangefields, Street, Lancashire, BA16 0HT 1.61 Miles
Wessex Chauffeuring 01458 445473 3 Grangefields, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HT 1.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Morrisons Superstore Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Benedict Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Magdalene Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tor View Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glastonbury Post Office Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northload Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ranger Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Chilkwell Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wells Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Stores Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Roman Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chalice Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bove Town Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glastonbury Surgery 01458 833666	The Glastonbury Surgery Feversham Lane Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9LP
Glastonbury Health Centre 01458 834100	Glastonbury Health Centre 1 Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Wells Road Glastonbury BA6 8JD
West Mendip Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Wells Road Glastonbury BA6 8JD
Millfield Prep School	Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD

Local Stores

Glastonbury
32-34 High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9DX
01458 831003
Store Website
0.24 miles

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SPAR Wells
19 - 21
Tucker Street
Wells
BA5 2DZ
01749 672014
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orchard Vets Glastonbury Ltd T/A Orchard Vets
Wirrall Park Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9XE 01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk Website 0.43 miles
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Street Veterinary Centre
Street Veterinary Centre 187 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NE 01458 442398 office@streetvets.co.uk Website 1.89 miles

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Street Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Street Retail Park Gravenchon Way Street Somerset BA16 0HS 01458 844 900 street@vets4pets.com Website 1.98 miles

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Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield Pennybatch Lane Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1NH 01749 830666 info@sepvets.com Website 4.50 miles
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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 4.92 miles

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Westfield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Westfield Veterinary Centre Westfield Road Wells Somerset BA5 2HS 01749 673239 5.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Glastonbury Tor
A Circular Dog Walk Up To Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury Tor Is A Prominent Hill Overlooking The Isle Of Avalon, Glastonbury And Somerset. Located At The Top Of The Hill Is St Michael's Tower, A Grade I Listed Building. The Entire Site Is Managed By BA6 9EH 0.11 miles From London: M3 Then A303 And A37. From The North East: A1 Or M1, M25 To M3 (Junction 12), Then A303 And A37. From The Midlands: M40 And A34 To A303 And A37. From The North West: M6, M5 To A39 (Junction 23) Then A361. From Wales: M4, M5 To A39 (As Above). From The West Country: A37 Or A361.

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 4.30 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 4.53 miles

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Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 6.31 miles

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Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 7.91 miles

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Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 9.64 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

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