Welcome to Highridge

Highridge is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provide a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Highridge Court, which dates back to the 17th century.

Highridge has a strong sense of community, with a range of local amenities and activities available for residents to enjoy. The village has a primary school, a community centre, and a number of local shops and pubs. There are also a range of sports clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a football club, and a gardening club. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring the community together.

Despite its rural location, Highridge is well-connected to the surrounding area. The village is located just a few miles from the city of Bristol, which can be easily reached by car or public transport. Bristol is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a range of cultural attractions, shopping centres, and restaurants. The village is also located close to the M5 motorway, which provides easy access to other parts of the country.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.2°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Churchfield Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Greene	Burham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3JF 01278782743 School Website
The King Alfred School An Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dan Milford	Burnham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3EE 1278784881 School Website
West Huntspill Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	New Road West Huntspill Highbridge Somerset TA9 3QE 1278783842 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Suik	Oxford Street Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1LG 1278784641 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Wayne Higgins	Dunstan Road Burnham On Sea Somerset TA8 1ER 01278783558 School Website
Burnham On Sea Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Carly Hatch	Winchester Road Burnham On Sea Somerset TA8 1JD 01278782342 School Website
East Huntspill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	New Road East Huntspill Highbridge Somerset TA9 3PT 1278782453 School Website
Brent Knoll Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Burman	Brent Knoll Primary School Brent Street Brent Knoll Highbridge Somerset TA9 4EQ 1278760546 School Website
Mark First And Pre-School Ce Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Robertson	The Causeway Mark Highbridge Somerset TA9 4QA 1278641262 School Website
East Brent Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Turner	Church Road East Brent Highbridge Somerset TA9 4HZ 1278760490 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 0.33 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 6.67 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 8.40 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 8.73 Miles

Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 9.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Highbridge Cars 01278 793207 25 Lakeside, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX 0.16 Miles
Fairview Minibuses And Taxis Ltd 01278 794545 Unit 2 Commerce Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AJ 0.69 Miles
Express Taxis 01278 795460 4 Main Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DN 0.74 Miles
Andiecars 01278 787799 14 Sutherland Av, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ND 0.99 Miles
Lydias Taxis 01278 794479 43 Highbridge Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LL 1.01 Miles
Smart Carz 07961 531508 Bluebell Lodge, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RA 1.09 Miles
Custom Cars 01278 780800 1 Fraser Cl, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2TJ 1.12 Miles
Elite Private Hire 07522 931705 14 Jaycroft Rd, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 1.21 Miles
Frankie Taxis 07725 545906 14 Jaycroft Rd, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 1.21 Miles
Paul's Taxis 01278 793879 32 Ringstone, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RD 1.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oldway Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Commerce Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallace Wells Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alstone Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marine Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worston Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edithmead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntspill School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnham On Sea Holiday Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Love Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawley Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highbridge Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pepperall Road Highbridge TA9 3YA
Highbridge Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Pepperall Road Highbridge TA9 3YA
Highbridge Medical Centre 01278 783230	Highbridge Medical Centre Pepperall Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3YA
Burnham Medical Centre 01278 795445	Burnham Medical Centre Love Lane Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1EU
Berrow Branch Surgery	Brent Road Berrow Somerset TA8 2JU

Local Stores

Highbridge
Tanning Drive
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3GL
01278 786921
Store Website
0.23 miles

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SPAR Highbridge
Buncombes Garage
Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3DE
01278 781103
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bridge Veterinary Surgery
133 Worston Road Highbridge Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA9 3JX 01278 792 959 info@bridge-veterinary-surgery.co.uk Website 0.37 miles
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Black Rock Vets Ltd
11 Victoria Street Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1AL 01278 786602 info@blackrockvets.com Website 1.42 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
Manor Garden Veterinary Centre Berrow Road Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 2ET 01278 794794 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 1.56 miles
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Black Rock Vets Ltd
Ham Lane Stretcholt Bridgewater Somerset TA6 4SR 01278 684905 info@blackrockvets.com Website 2.94 miles

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B&Amp;W Equine Vets
Ham Lane Stretcholt Pawlett Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4SR 01278 229129 stretcholt.enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 2.94 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 3.99 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.77 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

Brean Beach
Lovely Beach! Dogs Love It! To The Right Dogs Are Allowed Off To Run &Amp; Splash Around As Much As They Wish All Year Round! South Rd Brean 5.07 miles There Is A Car Park That Allows You To Drive Down Onto The Beach, Just Follow The Road You Can'T Miss It.

Location what3words thuds.gliding.harnessed

Brean Beach
Brean Has A Beautiful 3 Mile Beach With Exciting Sand Dunes To Explore, It Is Possible To Walk Along The Beach And Then Climb Up Brean Down For A Lovely View Of The Countryside And Over The Water. Even Better, Dogs Are Welcome All Year Around So As Well As A Lovely Walk It Makes A Great Day Out For The Family. There Are Dog Friendly Campsites To Make A Weekend Of It Too. If You Aren't Staying, The Easiest Place To Park Is Either Behind The Seagull Pub Where You Can Directly Access The Beach Or Further Down By The Amusement Park. 3 Weston Rd Brean Burnham-On-Sea TA8 2SG 5.54 miles

Location what3words albatross.pushed.blazing

Crook Peak
Very Steep Walk Up To The Peak. Once You’Re At The Top, You Can Follow The Hill All The Way Around And Down To Cheddar So It Is A Very Decent Long Walk. The Views From The Top Are Stunning Which Makes The Climb Up Very Worth It. There Is Livestock On Route So Dogs May Have To Be On A Lead At Times. My Two Spaniels Love It Up There! Crook Peak Footpath Lancashire 6.54 miles

Location what3words unveils.pastime.corporate

Crook Peak
A Walk On The Westernmost And Most Mountainous Of The Six Main Peaks In The Mendip Hills, A Summit Topped By Limestone Exposures, Overlooking The Somerset Levels And The Bristol Channel Coastline. BS26 2HH 6.64 miles Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 8.18 miles

Location what3words lightens.lamppost.husbands

Weather Forecast

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	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

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	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

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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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