Welcome to Buckland Dinham

Buckland Dinham is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, and it is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Buckland Dinham is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic buildings, Buckland Dinham is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that crisscross the countryside. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Buckland Wood and Meadow Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes.

Despite its small size, Buckland Dinham is a vibrant and active community. The village has a thriving local pub, the Bell Inn, which serves delicious food and drink. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, and it hosts regular events and live music nights. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a cricket club, which is one of the oldest in the county. Overall, Buckland Dinham is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hemington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Randell	Hemington Radstock Somerset BA3 5XU 1373834320 School Website
Frome Community College Community School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Emma Reynolds	Bath Road Frome Somerset BA11 2HQ 01373465353 School Website
St Louis Catholic Primary School Frome Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Biles-Wood	Welshmill Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3AP 01373463728 School Website
Oakfield School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Miss Emma Wilkes	Oakfield Road Frome Somerset BA11 4JF 01373462539 School Website
Vallis First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Firkins	Milk Street Frome Somerset BA11 3DB 01373462657 School Website
Trinity Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Seager	Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LB 01373461949 School Website
Critchill Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Sophie Addison	Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LB 1373464148 School Website
Wessex Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Ms Kate Stradling	Nunney Road Frome Somerset Frome Somerset BA11 4LA 1373453414
North Hill House Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Justin Davey	Fromefield Frome Somerset BA11 2HB 1373466222 School Website
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Justin Davey (Executive Headteacher)	North Parade Frome BA11 2AB 1373456470 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 2.90 Miles

Dilton Marsh High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF 5.67 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 6.05 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 6.21 Miles

Westbury Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP 6.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And J Taxis 01373 451555 60 Pedlars Gr, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2SY 1.81 Miles
Carlton-Cars 07787 542168 Leonard's Barton, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LS 1.86 Miles
Mikes Cabs 07966 492079 Meadowview/Lower Innox, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LU 1.87 Miles
Highpoint Taxi Services 01373 455151 60 Mendip Drive, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HU 1.99 Miles
Ken's Kabs, Taxi Airport Service, Frome 07966 427225 2 Residential Pk, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2ND 2.00 Miles
Mike Taxis 07773 900274 57 Selwood Rd, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BT 2.18 Miles
Arrow Taxis Frome 07779 004030 Cork Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BL 2.30 Miles
Frome Taxis 01373 452211 14 King St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BH 2.42 Miles
A B C Taxis 01373 452444 8 Bath St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW 2.49 Miles
Abc Taxis Of Frome 01373 752002 The Maltings, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW 2.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Buckland Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cock Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hapsford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Elm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Egford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frome Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Buckland Down Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Packsaddle Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottles Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lullington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laverton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mells Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hemington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Brooks, Beckington/Fromefield	Fromefield Surgery 8 Bath Road Frome Somerset BA11 2HD
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Enos Way Frome BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Enos Way Frome BA11 2FH
Glastonbury Festival Medical Services 01373 301300	Glastonbury Festival Med C/O Frome Medical Centre Frome Somerset BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Centre 01373 301300	Frome Medical Centre Enos Way Frome Somerset BA11 2FH

Local Stores

Fromefield
Bath Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HD
01373 472907
Store Website
2.27 miles

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SPAR Rodden Road
Rodden Road
Frome
BA11 2AE
01373 473050
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Frome Veterinary Centre
39 Berkley Road Frome Somerset BA11 2EH 01373 466100 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Wyvern Farm Vets
Garston House Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1PZ 01373 451115 cm@garstonvets.co.uk Website 2.64 miles

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Garston Veterinary Group
Garston House Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1PZ 01373 451115 frome@garstonvets.co.uk Website 2.64 miles
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Frome Farmvets
Unit 6, The Business Courtyard Frome Market Standerwick Frome Somerset BA11 2QB 01749 601899 shepton.fvsw@originanimal.com Website 4.17 miles

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Penn Equine Vets
Unit 14 The Agricultural Centre Standerwick Frome Somerset BA11 2QB 01373 830868 info@pennequinevets.co.uk Website 4.17 miles

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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 4.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 1.67 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Southwick Country Park
This Is A Popular Country Park With Dog Walkers, Families And Locals. There Are A Series Of Several Fields Crossed By A River And A Pond Which Is Popular With Dogs. Many Dogs Here Are Off Lead, But There Is Space To Avoid Other Dogs And It Is Quieter Off The Main Pathway. As Part Of The Park There Is The Hope Nature Centre With A Tea Rooms. A Circular Walk Will Bring You Back To The Free Car Park Following A Level Path. 4 A361 Southwick Trowbridge Lancashire BA14 9AF 6.19 miles Free Car Park Sign Posted

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Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801. BA2 7FQ 6.39 miles From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.

Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.07 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms. 4 Pound Ln Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1LF 7.19 miles Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.

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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In. Railway Station Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1FQ 7.36 miles You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.

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