Welcome to Bridgwater

Bridgwater is a historic market town located in the county of Somerset, England. The town is situated on the River Parrett and has a population of approximately 41,000 people. Bridgwater has a rich history dating back to the 8th century when it was founded by the Saxons. The town played a significant role in the English Civil War and was also a major port during the 18th and 19th centuries.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bridgwater is the Church of St Mary. The church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its impressive tower, which stands at 120 feet tall. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 16th-century pulpit and a 17th-century font. Another popular attraction in Bridgwater is the Blake Museum, which is dedicated to the life and works of Admiral Robert Blake, a famous naval commander who was born in the town.

Bridgwater is also known for its annual carnival, which takes place in November. The carnival is one of the largest illuminated processions in the world and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The event features a variety of floats, music, and entertainment, and is a highlight of the town's cultural calendar. Overall, Bridgwater is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 8.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Northgate Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Penny	Northgate Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3EU 1278226070 School Website
Westover Green Community School And Autism Centre Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Eveleigh	Westover Green Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HB 1278422943 School Website
Robert Blake Science College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Deb Loveridge	Hamp Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AW 01278456243 School Website
Eastover Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Darby	Wellington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5EX 01278422693 School Website
Elmwood School Foundation Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Farnell	Hamp Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AP 01278496386 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Simmonds	Park Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7EE 1278422786 School Website
Hamp Nursery And Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Weatherburn	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278422012 School Website
Hamp Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hitchings	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278424600 School Website
Bridgwater And Taunton College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andy Berry	Bath Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4PZ 1278455464 School Website
Haygrove School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Aaron Reid	Durleigh Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HW 01278455531 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 0.63 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 6.47 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 8.27 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 15.11 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 15.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 0.04 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 0.15 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 0.15 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 0.70 Miles
Taxi Cad 01278 433787 Flat 3/Woodbury Court/31A Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH 0.76 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 0.79 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 0.82 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 0.83 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 0.90 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 1.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
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Bridgwater Delivery Office Collection Today available until:13:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Penel Orlieu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrison No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgwater Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Salmon Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Anson Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monmouth Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000	Taunton Road Medical Ctr. 12-16 Taunton Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3LS
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre 01278 433335	Cranleigh Gardens Mc Cranleigh Gardens Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5JS
East Quay Medical Centre 01278 444666	East Quay Medical Centre East Quay Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GP
Redgate Medical Centre 01278 454560	Redgate Neighbourhood Ctr Westonzoyland Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5BF
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520	Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr. Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LD

Local Stores

Paragon Place
106 Taunton Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6BD
01278 422802
Store Website
0.49 miles

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SPAR Cannington
SPAR
10 High Street
Cannington
TA5 2HE
01278 653224
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 0.49 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 0.49 miles


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Blake Vets East Quay
Unit 3 Robins Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DL 01278 459 913 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 0.54 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 0.64 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 1.25 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 3.92 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 2.84 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 5.06 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

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 5.09 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 9.20 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 9.35 miles Taunton

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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 10.04 miles

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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

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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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