Welcome to Flaxpool

Flaxpool is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated near the town of Bridgwater and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Flaxpool House, which dates back to the 17th century. The house is now a private residence, but it is still a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

One of the main features of Flaxpool is the River Parrett, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several walking trails along its banks. The village also has a small park, which is a great place for families to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are several local pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beer.

Flaxpool is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The residents are friendly and welcoming, and there are several community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is also home to a primary school, which is highly regarded for its academic standards and supportive environment. Overall, Flaxpool is a charming and picturesque village, with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Crowcombe C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Crowcombe Taunton Somerset TA4 4AA 01984618273 School Website
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Janine Donovan	Lydeard St Lawrence Taunton Somerset TA4 3SF 1984667287
Stogumber C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Station Road Stogumber Taunton Somerset TA4 3TQ 01984656311 School Website
Bishops Lydeard Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Harvey	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3AN 01823432582 School Website
Nether Stowey Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Holt	Mill Close Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NX 01278732508 School Website
Cotford St Luke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Gilding	Bethell Mead Cotford St Luke Taunton Somerset TA4 1HZ 01823430831 School Website
Spaxton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rood	High Street Spaxton Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1BS 1278671409 School Website
St Peters Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Maida White	Doniford Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SF 01984632480 School Website
Kingston St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Greenslade	Greenway Kingston St Mary Taunton Somerset TA2 8JH 01823451353 School Website
Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr David Mcgrath	North Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SW 01984632581 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 8.08 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 10.35 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 13.36 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 14.30 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 19.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 5.19 Miles
Mr Cabs 01984 633333 Dunkers Den Half Acre, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4NY 5.31 Miles
Cab It 01643 707544 47 Long Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QU 5.48 Miles
Coastline Cabs 01984 633777 35 Whitecroft, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4RU 5.57 Miles
Euro Cars 01984 633555 1 Doniford Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4JW 5.70 Miles
Data Cab 01984 639141 5 Rangoon Rd, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0TS 5.91 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 6.21 Miles
Minehead Taxis 01643 709090 3 Five Bells, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0HZ 6.32 Miles
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 6.34 Miles
Cliffs Cabs 01984 631973 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG 6.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Flaxpool Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Triscombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowcombe Heathfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lawford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowcombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Seven Ash Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagborough Heathfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deans Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagborough School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydeard St Lawrence Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagborough Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Vexford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nethercott Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Quantock Medical Centre 01278 732696	Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd Nether Stowey Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NW
West Somerset Healthcare 01984 632701	West Somerset Healthcare Williton Surg, Robert St Williton, Taunton Somerset TA4 4QE
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Lister House Partnership 01984 623471	Lister House Surgery Croft Way, Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2BF

Local Stores

Bishops Lydeard
4 Church Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3AT
01823 432259
shop.4652@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.72 miles

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SPAR Williton
SPAR
2 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
TA4 4PX
01984 632280
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 3.99 miles

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Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.77 miles
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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Roughmoor Enterprise Centre Roughmoor, Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4AT 01984 634 013 williton@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk 5.38 miles
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Deane Vets
Ford Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2RE 01984 624405 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 5.70 miles
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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 5.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.88 miles

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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 4.92 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 7.41 miles Taunton

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 8.47 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 9.09 miles

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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 10.81 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

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