Welcome to Higher Alham

Higher Alham Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which is a range of limestone hills that run through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

The village of Higher Alham Somerset has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with many of its historic buildings still standing. The village has a number of listed buildings, including the Church of St. Mary, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve delicious local food and drink.

Higher Alham Somerset is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, hiking, and cycling. The Mendip Hills are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many trails and paths to explore. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the city of Bath, which is famous for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture. Overall, Higher Alham Somerset is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Ditcheat Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RB 01749860329 School Website
Ansford Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Purnell	Maggs Lane Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JJ 01963350895 School Website
Castle Cary Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Martin	Park Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EH 01963350520 School Website
Lovington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Lovington Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7PX 01963240305 School Website
Evercreech Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Paradise Crescent Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6EH 01749830447 School Website
Sexeys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Cullen	Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DF 01749813393 School Website
Bruton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Higher Backway Bruton Somerset BA10 0DP 01749812331 School Website
King's Bruton Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Wilmshurst	Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED 1749814200 School Website
North Cadbury Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Truett	Cary Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7DE 1963440420 School Website
Baltonsborough Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Greenwell	Ham Street Baltonsborough Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8PX 01458850526 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 1.28 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 4.28 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 9.41 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 11.58 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 11.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 1.25 Miles
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 1.76 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 2.31 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 2.31 Miles
Dovecot Cabs 01749 812098 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 2.98 Miles
Chinnock Taxis 01749 831529 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 2.98 Miles
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 3.94 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire 01749 330333 11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL 5.12 Miles
Call A Car 01749 346033 12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE 5.23 Miles
Regal Taxis 01749 347750 Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL 5.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alhampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditcheat Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clanville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Ansford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wraxall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torbay Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ansford Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hornblotton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary 01963 350210	Millbrook Surgery Millbrook Gardens Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EE
Evercreech Surgery	Prestleigh Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JY
Bruton Surgery 01749 812310	The Bruton Surgery Patwell Lane Bruton Somerset BA10 0EG
Park Medical Practice 01749 334383	The Park Medical Practice Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT
Grove House Surgery 01749 342314	Grove House Surgery West Shepton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5UH

Local Stores

Castle Cary
1 Fore Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7BG
01963 350482
shop.4756@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.06 miles

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SPAR Bruton
Bill the Butcher
SPAR 11 High Street
Bruton
BA10 0AB
01749 812388
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 1.59 miles
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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 4.02 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 4.02 miles

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The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5QH 01749 343 955 info@sheptonvets.com Website 5.29 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 6.81 miles

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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 7.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 7.35 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 7.85 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.

Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 8.15 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 9.53 miles

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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 10.41 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 11.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.6°C	-11.3°C	-10.9°C	-10.5°C	-9.5°C	-4.9°C	0.7°C	4.9°C	6.3°C	2.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-17.3°C	-18.1°C	-18.3°C	-18.4°C	-17.6°C	-12.5°C	-5.5°C	0°C	2.8°C	-0.5°C	-3.2°C	-4.8°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.3°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-1.4°C	1.4°C	4.8°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.6°C	3.4°C	0.4°C
Feels Like	-6.2°C	-6.8°C	-7.1°C	-7.1°C	-5.7°C	-2.8°C	1.2°C	3.9°C	4.5°C	3.4°C	0.5°C	-3.4°C

Wednesday	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	0.6°C	0.4°C	-0.1°C	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-0.8°C	0.6°C	1.9°C	2.6°C	2.7°C	5.1°C	3.5°C
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