Welcome to Barrow Vale

Barrow Vale is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provide a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life.

The village of Barrow Vale has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings dotted around the area. Today, the village is still home to a number of working farms, which produce a range of crops and livestock. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Despite its small size, Barrow Vale has a strong sense of community, with a range of social events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a small primary school, which serves the local community, and there are a number of local clubs and societies, including a cricket club and a gardening club. The village also has a pub, The Barrow Inn, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Barrow Vale is a charming and picturesque village, which offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

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Wind: 5.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Farmborough Church Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Roberts	The Street Farmborough Bath Somerset BA2 0FY 1761470714 School Website
High Littleton C Of E Vc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Griffith	Church Hill High Littleton High Littleton Somerset BS39 6HF 01761470622 School Website
Clutton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Station Road Clutton Bristol Somerset BS39 5RA 1761452510 School Website
St Mary's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Parsons	Lansdown View Timsbury Bath Somerset BA2 0JR 1761470245 School Website
Marksbury Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Player	Marksbury Bath Somerset BA2 9HS 1761470628 School Website
Cameley Cevc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Hannah Maggs	Meadway Temple Cloud Bristol BS39 5BD 1761452644 School Website
Paulton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Emily Omell	Plumptre Close Paulton Bristol Somerset BS39 7QY 1761412354 School Website
Paulton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Grosvenor	Plumptre Close Paulton Paulton Somerset BS39 7QY 01761418137 School Website
Pensford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Warrick Barton	Pensford Hill Pensford Bristol Somerset BS39 4AA 1761490470 School Website
Farrington Gurney Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Church Lane Farrington Gurney Bristol BS39 6TY 1761452419 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 5.40 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 6.08 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 6.98 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 7.73 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 7.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Farrington Taxi Hire 07928 516837 Lyn House, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 6EN 2.20 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi 01761 413421 Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS 2.44 Miles
Somerset Taxis 01761 411234 6 Winterfield Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7RF 2.67 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses 01761 413421 1Priston Cottages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EQ 2.90 Miles
Welton Cabs 01761 417600 3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW 3.26 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis 01761 437638 10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ 3.64 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 3.74 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01761 438770 85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW 4.14 Miles
Roma Cabs 07902 856634 52 Hillside Avenue, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2NA 4.16 Miles
Associated Chaffuer Cars 0117 986 7844 9 Banwell Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1JX 4.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hobbs Wall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farmborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clutton Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bath Road (Top) Farmborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tynings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Foundry Cottages No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Littleton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelwood School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Batch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greensbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Timsbury Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chelwood Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Mary's Surgery 01761 470880	St. Mary's Surgery St. Mary's Close,Timsbury Bath BA2 0HX
Dr Gollin & Partners 01761 452205	Cameley Surgery Wells Road Temple Cloud Bristol Avon BS39 5BW
Elm Hayes Surgery 01761 413155	Elm Hayes Surgery Clandown Road, Paulton Bristol BS39 7SF
Somerton House Surgery 01761 412141	Somerton House Surgery 79A North Road Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2QE
Hillcrest Surgery 01761 434469	Hillcrest Surgery Wellow Lane Peasedown-St-John Nr Bath BA2 8JQ

Local Stores

Petrol Marksbury
Westway Garages
Bath Road Marksbury
Bath
Somerset
BA2 9HN
01761 479610
Store Website
1.45 miles

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SPAR High Littleton
Windsor House
High Street
High Littleton
BS39 6JD
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Natures Vet Clinic
Paulton Surgery, The Old School House Church Street Paulton Bristol Gloucestershire BS39 7LG 01761 411 705 naturesvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road Radstock Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2QE 01761 412 132 enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk Website 3.75 miles
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Pet Drugs Online
Unit 7B Burnett Business Park Gypsy Lane, Keynsham Bristol Gloucestershire BS31 2ED 0844 800 6742 contact@petdrugsonline.co.uk Website 3.78 miles


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Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 3.82 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2ET 01761 412223 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 4.07 miles
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound. Carters Cottage Smithams Hill East Harptree Bristol BS40 6BZ 6.53 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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Willsbridge Mill
Avon Wildlife Trust - Pretty Walk Located Next To Syston River Surrounded By Woodland With Plenty Of Bird Wildlife, Circular Walk Not 25 Mins But Can Go Different Routes For Longer. Decked Area Next To Brook (It Called A River But Not Wide And Only Max Foot Deep) To Let Your Dog Splash Around. A Cafe Has Opened Recently, Castle Cottage 44 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EY 6.54 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

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Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 6.99 miles

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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 7.04 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

Bath Racecourse
A Lovely Walk Around The Edges Of The Track At Bathracecourse Perfect Space For The Energetic Breeds Who Need To Let Off Steam. 3 Blathwayt Cottages Lansdown Bath BA1 9BR 7.12 miles Parking At The Blathwayt Pub Which Is Lovely Does Good Food. Obviously Do Not Walk When A Race Day

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Hanging Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk To Hanging Hill, In Lansdown, Which Lies Between Bath And Bristol. BA1 9BY 7.21 miles Take The Lansdown Road, Heading North Out Of Bath. Pass By Lansdown Golf Club On Your Left Followed By Two Entrance Roads Leading To Bath Racecourse. You Then Want To Take The Next Road On Your Left, Which Leads To A Small Parking Area.

Weather Forecast

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