Welcome to Babcary

Babcary is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Somerton and 8 miles south of the city of Glastonbury. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century Church of St. Eadburgha. Babcary is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of rural England.

The village of Babcary has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The name Babcary is believed to have originated from the Old English words "Babba's enclosure" or "Babba's fortification". The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was recorded as having a population of around 50 people. Over the centuries, Babcary has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who lived in the village for a short time in the early 19th century.

Today, Babcary is a thriving community that is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Red Lion, which dates back to the 17th century. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales. Babcary is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes that allow visitors to explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the village.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Crook	Chistles Lane Keinton Mandeville Somerton Somerset TA11 6ES 01458223452 School Website
Charlton Mackrell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Cawley	Bonfire Lane Charlton Mackrell Somerton Somerset TA11 7BN 01458223329 School Website
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Ed Benbow	Hazlegrove House Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JA 1963440314 School Website
Lovington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Lovington Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7PX 01963240305 School Website
Countess Gytha Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Gordon	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7FF 1935850345 School Website
Butleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kristin Moth	High Street Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8SX 01458850511 School Website
Baltonsborough Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Greenwell	Ham Street Baltonsborough Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8PX 01458850526 School Website
Chilton Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Jessika Karchud	Chilton Cantello Yeovil Somerset BA22 8BG 7964955090 School Website
Ilchester Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Heath	Somerton Road Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8JL 01935840568 School Website
King Ina Church Of England Academy Juniors Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Susannah Svenson	School Lane Kirkham Street Somerton Somerset TA11 7NL 01458272587 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 5.43 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 7.72 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 8.64 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 9.09 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 9.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 2.88 Miles
Coral-Cabs 07772 837977 27 The Millands, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NR 4.30 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 4.44 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 4.56 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 4.97 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 4.97 Miles
Roma Cabs 07891 177819 29 St Cleers Orchard, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QU 5.06 Miles
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 5.12 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 5.12 Miles
Lumberline Taxis 01458 746002 Pembury/Langport Rd, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HT 5.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Babcary Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Foddington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Foddington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cary Fitzpaine Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chistles Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Lydford Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Charlton Adam Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Keinton Mandeville Castle Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Lydford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lydford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Combe Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Reading Room Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Charlton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre	Heron Medical Centre Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HT
Queen Camel Medical Centre 01935 850225	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LT
Ilchester Surgery	17 Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LN
Buttercross Health Centre 01458 272473	Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB

Local Stores

Somerton's Co-op
Brunel Shopping Precinct
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7PY
01458 270870
Store Website
4.54 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.70 miles
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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 4.87 miles
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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 5.93 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 6.96 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 7.47 miles

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Orchard Vets Glastonbury Ltd T/A Orchard Vets
Wirrall Park Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9XE 01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk Website 7.49 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.29 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 7.12 miles

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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 7.43 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.

Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 7.88 miles

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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 9.01 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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