Welcome to Curload

Curload is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Taunton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a Grade II listed building.

One of the main attractions in Curload is the village pub, The Farmer's Arms. This traditional English pub serves a range of local ales and ciders, as well as delicious home-cooked food. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, and is known for its friendly atmosphere and warm welcome. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights.

Curload is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it the perfect destination for walkers and nature lovers. The village is located close to the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning views and a range of walking and cycling routes. The nearby Somerset Levels is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, with a range of rare and endangered species to be spotted. Overall, Curload is a charming and peaceful village, offering visitors a taste of traditional English life in the heart of the Somerset countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 9.6°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke St Gregory Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barney Rycroft	Stoke St Gregory Taunton Somerset TA3 6EG 01823490437 School Website
Inaura School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Smith	Moorview House Riverside Burrowbridge Somerset TA7 0RB 1823690211 School Website
North Curry Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Morley	Greenway North Curry Taunton Somerset TA3 6NQ 1823490423 School Website
North Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Leach	Church Road North Newton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0BG 01278662140 School Website
Othery Village School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Lindsay Hayward	Othery Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0PX 1823698464 School Website
Curry Rivel Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Pook	Church Street Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0HD 01458251404 School Website
Middlezoy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Hayward	Middlezoy Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0NZ 01823698465 School Website
Petherton Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Wright	Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA 3301358200 School Website
Curry Mallet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Stoddart	Lower Street Curry Mallet Taunton Somerset TA3 6TA 01823480421 School Website
North Petherton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Penfold	School Fields North Petherton Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LU 01278662442 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 5.97 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.12 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 11.95 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 13.77 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 15.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 4.79 Miles
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 4.89 Miles
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 5.06 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 5.22 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 5.42 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 5.47 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 5.63 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 5.70 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 5.83 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 5.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Curry Load Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Meare Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyng Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanmoor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrowbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stathe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Curry 01823 490505	The Health Centre Greenway North Curry Near Taunton, Somerset TA3 6NQ
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX
Dr Lambert, Bridgwater/Westonzoyland 01278 691233	Westonzoyland Branch Surgery 4 Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY

Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
5.37 miles

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 1.69 miles

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St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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Langport Veterinary Centre
Regency House Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PS 01458 250 459 office@langportvets.co.uk Website 4.75 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 4.96 miles

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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.97 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 6.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.05 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 8.45 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 8.63 miles Taunton

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.78 miles

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 8.95 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 10.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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