Welcome to Girt

Girt is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and friendly community. Girt is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in Girt is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its rich history. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Girt is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The Mendip Hills offer a range of trails and paths that are suitable for all levels of fitness. Visitors can also explore the nearby Cheddar Gorge, which is a popular destination for rock climbing and caving. Overall, Girt is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Inaura School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Smith	Moorview House Riverside Burrowbridge Somerset TA7 0RB 1823690211 School Website
Middlezoy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Hayward	Middlezoy Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0NZ 01823698465 School Website
Othery Village School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Lindsay Hayward	Othery Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0PX 1823698464 School Website
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
Westonzoyland Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Garbett	Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY 01278691381 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
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
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
Somerset Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Bryant	Stockmoor Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AH 01278422100 School Website
St John And St Francis Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jim Mccall	Westonzoyland Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5BP 01278456918 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 4.41 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.91 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 10.16 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 15.29 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 16.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 3.23 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 3.94 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 4.00 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 4.02 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 4.16 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 4.27 Miles
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 4.45 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 4.73 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 4.76 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 4.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Curry Load No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millbatch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Lambert, Bridgwater/Westonzoyland 01278 691233	Westonzoyland Branch Surgery 4 Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX
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
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520	Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr. Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LD

Local Stores

Bridgwater - The Redgate Centre
The Redgate Centre
Weston Zoyland Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5BJ
01278 446810
shop.9651@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.22 miles

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

Animals Treated
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 3.53 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 4.90 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 4.90 miles


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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 4.41 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 7.98 miles

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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 9.07 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 9.39 miles Taunton

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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 9.94 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 10.37 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
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

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	-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
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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