Welcome to Cossington

Cossington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Parrett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Cossington is the Church of St Mary the Virgin. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. The church is open to visitors and is well worth a visit for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings.

Cossington is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine and ales. The village is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with many scenic routes to explore. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Cossington is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Woolavington Village Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Georgina Maclennan	Higher Road Woolavington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8EA 01278683267 School Website
Kingsmoor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Warren	Bawdrip Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8PY 01278683371 School Website
Catcott Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Constanza	Manor Road Catcott Bridgwater Somerset TA7 9HD 01278722527 School Website
Puriton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Williams	Rowlands Rise Puriton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8BT 1278683630 School Website
Willowdown Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Sweet	Kings Drive Bridgwater TA6 4FU 01278558758 School Website
Bridgwater College Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stucki	Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4QY 01278727327 School Website
East Huntspill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	New Road East Huntspill Highbridge Somerset TA9 3PT 1278782453 School Website
Westonzoyland Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Garbett	Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY 01278691381 School Website
The Bridge School Sedgemoor Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher)	C/O Sydenham Young Peoples Centre Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RL
Bridgwater And Taunton College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andy Berry	Bath Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4PZ 1278455464 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 3.71 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 4.77 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 12.15 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 13.09 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 13.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 2.92 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 3.11 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 3.15 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 3.50 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 3.58 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 3.64 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 3.90 Miles
Sheridens Taxis 07772 698725 Pound Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RZ 3.98 Miles
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 4.01 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 4.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bell Lane Cossington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Close Cossington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolavington Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Mill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reeds Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Edwards Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woolavington Surgery	Woolavington Road Woolavington Bridgwater TA7 8ED
Polden Medical Practice 01278 722077	Polden Medical Practice Quarry Ground, Edington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 9HA
Palliative Medicine 01278 410046	Woodlands Court Bristol Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4FJ
Somerset Partnership 01278 432000	Mallard Court Express Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RN
Dr Lambert, Bridgwater/Westonzoyland 01278 691233	Westonzoyland Branch Surgery 4 Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY

Local Stores

Bridgwater - Woolavington Hill
42 Woolavington Hill
Woolavington
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 8HQ
01278 683950
shop.5221@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.77 miles

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SPAR Highbridge
Buncombes Garage
Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3DE
01278 781103
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Polden Hills Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Woollands Brent Road Cossington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8LF 01278 722088 polden.vets@zen.co.uk Website 0.19 miles
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 1.22 miles

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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 3.80 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 3.80 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 3.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.18 miles

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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 5.84 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 6.81 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 8.85 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.

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 9.27 miles

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Crook Peak
A Walk On The Westernmost And Most Mountainous Of The Six Main Peaks In The Mendip Hills, A Summit Topped By Limestone Exposures, Overlooking The Somerset Levels And The Bristol Channel Coastline. BS26 2HH 9.44 miles Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.

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