Welcome to Hillfarrance

Hillfarrance is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. Hillfarrance is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Farrance", and later became known as Hillfarrance due to its location on the hills. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Margaret's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 15th-century tower, and is well worth a visit.

Hillfarrance is a close-knit community, with a population of around 400 people. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Anchor Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a number of footpaths and bridleways, making it a great place for walking and cycling. Overall, Hillfarrance is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a great place to visit or live.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Oake Bradford And Nynehead Vc Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Becky Barnes	Oake Taunton Somerset TA4 1AZ 01823461533 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
Norton Fitzwarren Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Birt	Blackdown View Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6TB 01823276611 School Website
Bishops Hull Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Turner	Bishops Hull Hill Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5EB 01823331624 School Website
Taunton Deane Partnership College Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Lawrence	Northfields Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5DR 01823349338 School Website
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Healey	Thomas Place Wellington Somerset TA21 8FP 1823795900 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Priestley	Priory Wellington Somerset TA21 9EJ 01823662541 School Website
Staplegrove Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Armstrong	Hudson Way Staplegrove Taunton Somerset TA2 6UP 01823337313 School Website
West Buckland Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Mann	West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LD 1823663376 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 3.98 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 10.04 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.62 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 15.15 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 16.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 1.56 Miles
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 2.33 Miles
Taunton Taxi Group 01823 335599 Unit 5 Cornishway South Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 2.61 Miles
Alice Cabs 01823 354115 Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 2.61 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Wellington New Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 2.65 Miles
Viking Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Climax House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 2.65 Miles
Airport Xpress 01823 665522 16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ 2.73 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 2.74 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd 07960 416383 27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP 2.74 Miles
Am Taxis 01823 666333 Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT 3.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hillfarance Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilly Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oake Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bradford On Tone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hele Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Nynehead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillcommon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dene Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathfield Rectory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotford St Luke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Nynehead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stembridge Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Wellesley Hospital Bcsc	Westpark Chelston Wellington TA21 9FF
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Somerset Bcsc 01278 432000	Trust Management Lydeard House Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA

Local Stores

Cotford St Luke
82 Graham Way
Cotford St Luke
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 1HX
01823 432720
Store Website
1.64 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 1.91 miles
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Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9FG 01823 662286 office@mountvets.com Website 2.39 miles
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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 2.76 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cave Veterinary Specialists
Georges Farm West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LE 01823 653510 info@cave-vet-specialists.co.uk Website 3.27 miles

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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 2.47 miles Taunton

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 3.25 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 5.27 miles Wellington

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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 6.82 miles

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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 7.27 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 8.53 miles

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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	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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