Welcome to Croscombe

Croscombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the city of Wells and 20 miles south of Bristol. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Croscombe has a population of around 700 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the most notable landmarks in Croscombe is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those who are interested in history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Croscombe is the village pub, The George Inn. This traditional English pub serves a range of local beers and ciders and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the village.

Croscombe is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located close to the Mendip Hills, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Mendip Hills offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and are home to a range of wildlife including deer, badgers, and birds of prey. Overall, Croscombe is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Croscombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Moore	Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QL 01749343114 School Website
Bowlish Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Gilbert	Bowlish Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5JQ 01749342514 School Website
Shepton Mallet Community Infants School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Honoria Thompson	Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE 01749342322 School Website
St Pauls Church Of England Vc Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Partridge	Paul Street Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5LA 01749343250 School Website
Whitstone Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Guy Swallow	Charlton Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5PF 01749345555 School Website
Horrington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Goodland	West Horrington Wells Somerset BA5 3EB 01749673516 School Website
Stoberry Park School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Shakesby	North Road Wells Somerset BA5 2TJ 01749672516 School Website
Wells Cathedral School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Tighe	15 The Liberty Wells Somerset BA5 2ST 1749834200 School Website
St Joseph And St Teresa Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Harvey	Lovers Walk Wells Somerset BA5 2QL 1749678791 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
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 7.26 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 8.39 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 12.17 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 15.38 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 15.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wright Cars 01749 345151 18 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BJ 1.78 Miles
Call A Car 01749 346033 12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE 1.79 Miles
Regal Taxis 01749 347750 Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL 1.80 Miles
Silverline Taxis 01749 836330 North Lodge, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DZ 1.92 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire 01749 330333 11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL 2.24 Miles
Ace Taxis 01749 675109 3 Alfred Court, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1DJ 2.82 Miles
A Taxis 01749 670200 2 St Andrews Park/Princes Rd, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TE 2.88 Miles
Cathedral Taxis 01749 674000 38 Market Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DS 2.89 Miles
Wookey Taxis Ltd 01749 678039 Underwood Business Park, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AF 3.64 Miles
Dovecot Cabs 01749 812098 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 4.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rock Street Croscombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grove House Surgery 01749 342314	Grove House Surgery West Shepton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5UH
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Park Medical Practice 01749 334383	The Park Medical Practice Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT
Wells Health Centre 01749 672137	Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset BA5 1XJ

Local Stores

Pilton - St Mary's Lane
St Mary's Lane
Pilton
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4BB
01749 899638
Store Website
2.13 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Wells
SPAR
Chamberlain Street
Wells
BA5 2PT
01749 674820
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5QH 01749 343 955 info@sheptonvets.com Website 2.25 miles
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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 2.75 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
23 St. Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AW 01749 670966 Website 2.91 miles

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Westfield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Westfield Veterinary Centre Westfield Road Wells Somerset BA5 2HS 01749 673239 3.05 miles

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Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield Pennybatch Lane Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1NH 01749 830666 info@sepvets.com Website 4.25 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 7.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.94 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 4.96 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 6.69 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.

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 6.82 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 9.03 miles

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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 9.75 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.

Weather Forecast

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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

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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
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