Welcome to Locking

Locking Somerset is a small village located in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century All Saints Church and the 17th-century Locking Castle.

One of the main attractions in Locking Somerset is the All Saints Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church dates back to the 13th century and has undergone several renovations over the years. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its history and significance to the local community.

Another popular attraction in Locking Somerset is the Locking Castle. The castle dates back to the 17th century and was built by Sir Ralph Bankes. The castle is now a private residence and is not open to the public, but visitors can still admire its impressive architecture from the outside. The castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for picnics and walks. Overall, Locking Somerset is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Locking Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roxanne Simpson	Meadow Drive Locking Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS24 8BB 1934822867 School Website
Parklands Educate Together Primary Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Hughes	Weston-Super-Mare BS24 7NH 1934404555 School Website
Hutton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lucinda Amos	Church Lane Hutton Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS24 9SN 1934812852 School Website
Winterstoke Hundred Academy Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Ian Garforth	1 Beaufighter Road Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS24 8EE 1934313290 School Website
Baytree School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Edward Bowen-Roberts	The Campus Highlands Lane Weston Super Mare BS24 7DX 01934427555 School Website
Herons Moor Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Fox	Highlands Lane Locking Castle Weston Super Mare Somerset BS24 7DX 01934441901 School Website
Haywood Village Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Jones	20 Whitney Crescent Weston-Super-Mare North Somerset BS24 8ES 1934312720 School Website
Mead Vale Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Jaloszynski	Kestrel Drive Worle Weston-Super-Mare BS22 8RQ 1934511133 School Website
Worle Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Tidman	Redwing Drive Mead Vale Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS22 8XX 1934510777
Mendip Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Oakley	Greenwood Road Worle Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS22 6EX 1934513791 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 1.68 Miles

Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 1.76 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 2.75 Miles

Yatton Station Road, Yatton, Somerset, BS49 4AJ 5.36 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 8.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tj Limos 01934 505337 51 Anson Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7DG 0.54 Miles
Weston Taxis 0844 330 2531 Unit 6/Weston Business Pk/The Airport, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8RA 0.83 Miles
Eric's 8 Seater Taxi 07934 396025 5 Longridge Way, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7EB 1.06 Miles
Executive Travel 07790 119097 35 Irons Way, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7FG 1.29 Miles
Platinum Corporate Chauffeurs 01934 510978 2 Jasmine Cl, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6RE 1.51 Miles
Worle Cars 01934 513344 99B High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6HA 1.89 Miles
Worle Taxi 01934 522225 99B High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6HA 1.89 Miles
Cvr Executive 01934 644429 37 The Weind, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9BW 1.92 Miles
Cvr Executive Chauffeur Driven Travel 01934 644429 37 The Weind, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9BW 1.92 Miles
W-S-M Cars 01934 513333 Scott Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3XH 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Locking Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Main Road (23) Hutton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vale Mill Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wolvershill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knightcott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrison Supermarket Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stafford Medical Group 01934 524260	Locking Castle Med Centre Highlands Lane Weston Super Mare BS24 7DX
The Cedars Surgery 01934 515878	The Cedars Surgery 87 New Bristol Road,Worle Weston-Super-Mare BS22 6AJ
Dr John Dh & Partners	Banwell Surgery Westfield Road Banwell Avon BS29 6AD
Worle Medical Practice 01934 516789	125 High Street Worle Weston-Super-Mare Avon BS22 6HB
St Georges Surgery	135 Pastures Avenue St. Georges Weston-Super-Mare Avon BS22 7SB

Local Stores

Petrol Locking - Locking Moor Road
Locking Moor Road
Locking
Weston-Super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 8EL
01934 824504
Store Website
0.50 miles

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SPAR Meadow Court
1 - 2 Meadow Court
Locking
Weston Super Mare
Somerset
BS24 8BA
01934 820795
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Pastures Veterinary Centre
Moor Lane Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS24 7LA 01934 622022 info@greenpasturesvets.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Westfield Veterinary Centre
Summer Lane Worle Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS22 6BE 01934 511611 tibbsandsimmons@btconnect.com Website 1.59 miles
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Companion Care (Weston Super Mare) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Gallagher Retail Park Marchfields Way Weston-Super-Mare North Somerset BS23 3YY 01934 418 004 wsm@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Wsm Vets4pets Ltd
141 Milton Road Weston-Super-Mare BS22 8AA 01934 631777 wsm@vets4pets.com Website 2.20 miles

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Wellpets
93 Ebdon Road Worle Weston-Super-Mare North Somerset BS22 6US 01934 510315 admin.worle@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
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Clarendon Veterinary Centre
2 Clarendon Road Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS23 3EF 01934 629 744 team@clarendonvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Weston Woods
Big Car Park As You Arrive Into The Woods. This Is What I Would Call An ‘On Lead’ Area - As This Area Can Get Busy With People, Dogs And Children. 44 Worlebury Hill Rd Weston-Super-Mare Lancashire BS22 9SZ 2.60 miles Travel To The End Of Worlebury Hill Road

Location what3words door.broken.sugars

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 2.83 miles

Location what3words unveils.pastime.corporate

Knightstone Beach Walk
Stroll Along The Beach Between The Pier And Knightstone Island 5 Regent St Weston-Super-Mare Lancashire BS23 1SE 3.16 miles

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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 3.71 miles Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.

Sand Point Somerset
52 Beach Rd Kewstoke Weston-Super-Mare BS22 9UD 4.48 miles

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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 4.82 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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