Welcome to Kingsdon

Kingsdon is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Somerton and 10 miles east of Yeovil. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school.

One of the main attractions of Kingsdon is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. There are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the area, including the popular Monarch's Way, which passes through the village. The countryside around Kingsdon is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Another attraction of Kingsdon is its rich history. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which is one of the oldest buildings in the area. The church has a number of interesting features, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century pulpit. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 17th-century manor house and a 19th-century schoolhouse. Overall, Kingsdon is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for visitors to Somerset.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Ilchester Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Heath	Somerton Road Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8JL 01935840568 School Website
Charlton Mackrell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Cawley	Bonfire Lane Charlton Mackrell Somerton Somerset TA11 7BN 01458223329 School Website
King Ina Church Of England Academy Juniors Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Susannah Svenson	School Lane Kirkham Street Somerton Somerset TA11 7NL 01458272587 School Website
Long Sutton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds	Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9NT 01458241434 School Website
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Crook	Chistles Lane Keinton Mandeville Somerton Somerset TA11 6ES 01458223452 School Website
Chilton Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Jessika Karchud	Chilton Cantello Yeovil Somerset BA22 8BG 7964955090 School Website
Ash Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Bennett	Main Street Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NS 01935822674 School Website
St Margarets School Tintinhull Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Robinson	School Close Tintinhull Yeovil Somerset BA22 8PX 01935822686 School Website
Chilthorne Domer Church School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Chesterton	Main Street Chilthorne Domer Yeovil Somerset BA22 8RD 01935840407 School Website
Compton Dundon School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Mr Jon Lloyd	School Lane Compton Dundon Somerton Somerset TA11 6TE 1458555920 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 6.93 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 8.17 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 8.73 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 9.72 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 9.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coral-Cabs 07772 837977 27 The Millands, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NR 2.08 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 2.26 Miles
Roma Cabs 07891 177819 29 St Cleers Orchard, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QU 2.52 Miles
A And J And J C Cars 01458 241463 5 Knightlands Lane, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9HR 2.84 Miles
Lumberline Taxis 01458 746002 Pembury/Langport Rd, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HT 2.84 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 4.31 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 07887 777243 19 Limbury, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DX 5.14 Miles
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 5.14 Miles
Ace Taxis 01935 411515 103 Eliotts Dr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3NR 5.71 Miles
Travel In Style 07725 842942 71 Bicknell Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LU 5.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kingsdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cooks Cary No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tranto Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Charlton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Orchard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northover No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Podimore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Reading Room No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsonage Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilchester Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cary Fitzpaine No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Adam Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knole No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rnas Yeovil West Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ilchester Surgery	17 Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LN
Buttercross Health Centre 01458 272473	Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre	Heron Medical Centre Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HT
Queen Camel Medical Centre 01935 850225	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LT

Local Stores

Somerton's Co-op
Brunel Shopping Precinct
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7PY
01458 270870
Store Website
2.29 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.41 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Martock
Martock Veterinary Centre Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6HH 01935 825199 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 4.85 miles
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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 5.01 miles

Animals Treated
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Grove Dene Veterinary Clinic The Forum Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL 01935 421177 yeovil@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 5.79 miles
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Langport Veterinary Centre
Regency House Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PS 01458 250 459 office@langportvets.co.uk Website 6.16 miles
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Isle Valley Vets Ltd
The Old Glove Factory Matts Lane Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QE 01935 310 930 Website 6.17 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 1.08 miles

Location what3words threaded.lure.smoking

Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.13 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.19 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.33 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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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 6.66 miles

Location what3words waddle.dozen.fund

Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 6.71 miles

Location what3words pine.foam.chat

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
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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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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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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