Welcome to Newport

Newport is a small town located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the Isle of Wight, which is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and scenic landscapes. Newport is the main town on the island and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions. The town has a rich history and is known for its medieval castle, which was built in the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Newport is Carisbrooke Castle, which is located just outside the town. The castle has a long and fascinating history, having been used as a prison for Charles I during the English Civil War. Visitors can explore the castle and its grounds, which include a museum, a chapel, and a donkey sanctuary. The castle also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including jousting tournaments and medieval reenactments.

Newport is also home to a number of other attractions, including the Quay Arts Centre, which hosts exhibitions and events throughout the year. The town also has a number of parks and gardens, including the Medina Riverside Park, which offers stunning views of the River Medina. Newport is a great place to visit for anyone looking to explore the Isle of Wight and its many attractions.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Somerset Progressive School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Karl Templeman	Bath House Farm West Hatch Taunton Somerset TA3 5RH 1823481902 School Website
Ruishton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Newstead	Newlands Road Ruishton Taunton Somerset TA3 5JZ 1823442832 School Website
Creech St Michael Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Marsland	Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5QQ 01823442898 School Website
Cambian Somerset School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mr David Fielding	Creech Court Mill Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5PX 1823443133 School Website
Thurlbear Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Gillan	Thurlbear Taunton Somerset TA3 5BW 01823442277 School Website
North Curry Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Morley	Greenway North Curry Taunton Somerset TA3 6NQ 1823490423 School Website
Hatch Beauchamp Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Crocker	Station Road Hatch Beauchamp Taunton Somerset TA3 6SQ 1823480616 School Website
Blackbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Barney Rycroft	Ashbourne Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 2RA 1823338138 School Website
West Monkton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackmore	Bridgwater Road Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA2 8FT 1823412582 School Website
Minerva Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Nation	Outer Circle Taunton Somerset TA1 2BU 1823337051 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 3.79 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 8.44 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 13.74 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 14.78 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 15.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 0.73 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 1.57 Miles
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 1.65 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 2.53 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 2.55 Miles
Age Of Elegance Vintage Cars 01823 480365 Hill Farm/Thurlbear Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AY 2.70 Miles
C And Jay Taxis 07837 994627 29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH 2.80 Miles
Ba Taxis 01823 252505 18 Woodrush Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XB 2.93 Miles
A Cabs 01823 241124 53 Orchid Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XL 3.01 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 3.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thornfalcon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henlade Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Henlade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrantage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sycamore Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hatch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruishton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creech St Michael Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ludwells No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Creech 01823 442357	Creech Medical Centre Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Somerset TA3 5FA
North Curry 01823 490505	The Health Centre Greenway North Curry Near Taunton, Somerset TA3 6NQ
Warwick House Medical Practice 01823 282147	Holway Green Upper Holway Road Taunton Somerset TA1 2QA
Taunton Vale Healthcare 01823 259444	The Blackbrook Surgery Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2LB
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB

Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
2.85 miles

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 2.71 miles
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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton
South Road Veterinary Centre Mountfields Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3BQ 01823 327272 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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Vets4pets Taunton
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Priory Field Retail Park Priory Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1QS 01823 329990 taunton@vets4pets.com Website 3.46 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 3.68 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 5.00 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 5.16 miles Taunton

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.84 miles

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Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 7.84 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 9.64 miles

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 9.75 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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