Welcome to Alder Row

Alder Row is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated in the Mendip Hills, which is a range of limestone hills that run through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community.

The village of Alder Row has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and evidence of this can still be seen today. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the church of St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve local food and drink.

Alder Row is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a great place to explore on foot or by bike. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village shop, post office, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected to the rest of the county, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Stoke St Gregory Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barney Rycroft	Stoke St Gregory Taunton Somerset TA3 6EG 01823490437 School Website
Curry Mallet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Stoddart	Lower Street Curry Mallet Taunton Somerset TA3 6TA 01823480421 School Website
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
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
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
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
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
North Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Leach	Church Road North Newton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0BG 01278662140 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 5.48 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 7.30 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 13.21 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 13.57 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 16.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 2.85 Miles
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 3.12 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 3.33 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 4.00 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 4.39 Miles
Age Of Elegance Vintage Cars 01823 480365 Hill Farm/Thurlbear Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AY 4.82 Miles
C And Jay Taxis 07837 994627 29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH 4.82 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 4.84 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 4.93 Miles
Ba Taxis 01823 252505 18 Woodrush Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XB 4.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Curry Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meare Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lillesdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ludwells Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyng Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrantage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durston Old Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curry Load Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Curry 01823 490505	The Health Centre Greenway North Curry Near Taunton, Somerset TA3 6NQ
Creech 01823 442357	Creech Medical Centre Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Somerset TA3 5FA
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
Warwick House Medical Practice 01823 282147	Holway Green Upper Holway Road Taunton Somerset TA1 2QA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
2.6 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 1.12 miles
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Animals Treated
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Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 3.93 miles

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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 4.58 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 5.18 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 5.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.38 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 6.61 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 6.96 miles Taunton

Location what3words third.storm.ashes

Wind Down
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 8.21 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 8.75 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.10 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-10.6°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	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	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	1.4°C	0.9°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-1.3°C	-0.8°C	0.6°C	1.9°C	2.6°C	2.7°C	5.8°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	-2.8°C	-3.2°C	-3.9°C	-4.5°C	-4.2°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	3.2°C	0.8°C

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