Welcome to Athelney

Athelney is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on a small island in the River Tone and is known for its rich history and natural beauty. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. Athelney is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Athelney Abbey, which was founded in the 9th century by King Alfred the Great.

One of the most significant events in Athelney's history is the Battle of Ethandun, which took place in 878 AD. This battle was fought between the Anglo-Saxon army led by King Alfred and the Viking army led by Guthrum. The Anglo-Saxons emerged victorious, and this battle marked the beginning of the end of Viking rule in England. To commemorate this historic event, a monument was erected in Athelney in 1922, which still stands today.

Today, Athelney is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors from all over the world. The village is home to several bed and breakfasts, pubs, and restaurants, making it an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing getaway. Visitors can explore the village's rich history by visiting the Athelney Abbey and the Ethandun monument. They can also enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside by taking a hike or a bike ride along the River Tone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Inaura School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Smith	Moorview House Riverside Burrowbridge Somerset TA7 0RB 1823690211 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
Othery Village School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Lindsay Hayward	Othery Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0PX 1823698464 School Website
Middlezoy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Hayward	Middlezoy Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0NZ 01823698465 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
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
Curry Rivel Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Pook	Church Street Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0HD 01458251404 School Website
Westonzoyland Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Garbett	Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY 01278691381 School Website
Petherton Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Wright	Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA 3301358200 School Website
North Petherton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Penfold	School Fields North Petherton Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LU 01278662442 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 5.51 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.58 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 11.36 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 14.17 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 15.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 4.33 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 5.02 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 5.03 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 5.18 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 5.32 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 5.39 Miles
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 5.43 Miles
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 5.61 Miles
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 5.72 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 5.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Athelney No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curry Load No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Lyng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanmoor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrowbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Council Houses No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saltmoor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stathe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meare Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland No More Collections Today 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
Dr Lambert, Bridgwater/Westonzoyland 01278 691233	Westonzoyland Branch Surgery 4 Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY
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
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX

Local Stores

Bridgewater-Stockmoor Park
Stockmoor Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6WU
01278 429234
Store Website
5.32 miles

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 1.03 miles

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St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 3.88 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 4.56 miles

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Langport Veterinary Centre
Regency House Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PS 01458 250 459 office@langportvets.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 5.99 miles


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Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridgewater Retail Park The Clink Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB 01278422738 5.99 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 4.97 miles

Location what3words impose.remit.spoke

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 8.47 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 9.09 miles Taunton

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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 9.29 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 9.49 miles

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West Huntspill River Bank
Free Parking, Lots Of Open Area To Walk Your Dogs Off Lead, Can Walk From West Huntspill Along River Bank To Highbridge. 6 Old Pawlett Rd West Huntspill Highbridge TA9 3RQ 10.25 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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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