Welcome to Bleadney

Bleadney is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, approximately 4 miles west of the town of Wells. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Bleadney House and the 13th-century St. Leonard's Church.

One of the main attractions in Bleadney is the Bleadney Caves, a series of underground limestone caverns that were formed over millions of years. The caves are open to the public and offer a unique opportunity to explore the underground world of Somerset. Visitors can take a guided tour of the caves, which includes a walk through the underground river and a visit to the impressive Cathedral Chamber.

Another popular attraction in Bleadney is the Bleadney Mill, a historic watermill that dates back to the 18th century. The mill is still in operation today and produces a range of organic flours and cereals. Visitors can take a tour of the mill and learn about the history of milling in Somerset, as well as sample some of the delicious products that are produced on site. Overall, Bleadney is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Somerset.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wookey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Marsh	Wells Road Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LQ 01749673650 School Website
St Lawrences C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Foxall	School Hill Westbury-Sub-Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HL 01749870437 School Website
Meare Village Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abi Isherwood	St Mary's Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP 01458860228 School Website
Abbot's Way School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Headteacher Hellen And Gareth Lush And Wright	St Mary's Road Meare Somerset BA6 9SR 1458397497 School Website
Coxley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Hamblin	Harters Hill Lane Wells Somerset BA5 1RD 01749672719 School Website
St Cuthberts C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mullinger	Keward Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1TS 01749678066 School Website
Wedmore First School Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Tovey	Blackford Road Wedmore Somerset BS28 4BS 01934712643 School Website
St Cuthberts Church Of England Infants School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sheryl Cooper	Keward Walk Wells Somerset BA5 1TZ 01749672591 School Website
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Will Ewens	School Lane Draycott Somerset BS27 3SD 1934742052 School Website
The Blue School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Woodlock	Kennion Road Wells Somerset BA5 2NR 01749678799 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 10.11 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 12.02 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 12.05 Miles

Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 12.88 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 13.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cheddar Cab Co 07851 734044 Well Cottage/The Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TH 3.38 Miles
Zero Nine Taxi Services 01458 746001 Little Snyed, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4XF 3.39 Miles
Cheddar Taxis 01934 743801 6 South Close, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TW 3.45 Miles
Wookey Taxis Ltd 01749 678039 Underwood Business Park, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AF 3.48 Miles
C J W Taxis 01458 833106 33 Hamlyn Rd, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8HT 3.87 Miles
A Taxis 01749 670200 2 St Andrews Park/Princes Rd, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TE 3.96 Miles
Cathedral Taxis 01749 674000 38 Market Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DS 3.96 Miles
Ace Taxis 01749 675109 3 Alfred Court, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1DJ 3.97 Miles
Justaxis 01458 860020 Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9TT 3.97 Miles
Cjw Taxis 01458 833106 Unit 6, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LU 4.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wedmore/Axbridge 01934 712774	The Surgery St Medard Road Wedmore Somerset BS28 4AY
West Mendip Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Wells Road Glastonbury BA6 8JD
West Mendip Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Wells Road Glastonbury BA6 8JD
Wells Health Centre 01749 672137	Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset BA5 1XJ
Wells City Practice 01749 836650	Wells City Practice Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells, Somerset BA5 1XJ

Local Stores

Glastonbury
32-34 High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9DX
01458 831003
Store Website
4.16 miles

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SPAR Wells
19 - 21
Tucker Street
Wells
BA5 2DZ
01749 672014
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield Pennybatch Lane Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1NH 01749 830666 info@sepvets.com Website 2.57 miles
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Westfield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Westfield Veterinary Centre Westfield Road Wells Somerset BA5 2HS 01749 673239 3.81 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
23 St. Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AW 01749 670966 Website 3.97 miles

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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 4.05 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 4.37 miles
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Axe Valley Large Animal Vets Ltd
Unit B Winchester Farm Draycott Road Cheddar Somerset BS27 3RP 01934 315970 hello@avlavets.co.uk Website 4.45 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 1.90 miles

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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 2.59 miles

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Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 3.20 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 4.21 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.

Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 5.37 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

Cheddar Gorge
Lovely Walk Around The Gorge. It Is Best To Keep Dogs On Lead Because Of The Cliffs Edge But There Are Some Lovely Views At The Top. It Is A Very Hilly Walk And Is Also Fairly Long. You Can Walk Down Into The Village And There Are Toilets, Places To Eat And Have A Break Too. I Usually Walk Down From Black Down Which Makes It An All Day Walk And Means You Don’T Have To Pay For Parking Cliff Top Gorge Walk Cheddar Lancashire BA5 3BT 5.65 miles

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