Welcome to Lovington

Lovington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of Castle Cary and 5 miles north of Wincanton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Thomas' Church. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Catash Inn.

One of the main attractions of Lovington is its proximity to the Somerset Levels, a wetland area that is home to a variety of wildlife. The Levels are a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, and there are several nature reserves in the area, including the RSPB Ham Wall Reserve and the Somerset Wildlife Trust's Catcott Lows Reserve. The Levels are also home to a number of historic sites, including the Glastonbury Tor and the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.

Lovington is a peaceful and friendly village that offers a relaxed way of life. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a village fete, a fireworks display, and a Christmas market. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, including Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. Overall, Lovington is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Ed Benbow	Hazlegrove House Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JA 1963440314 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
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
Ansford Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Purnell	Maggs Lane Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JJ 01963350895 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
Ditcheat Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RB 01749860329 School Website
Countess Gytha Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Gordon	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7FF 1935850345 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 2.78 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 5.98 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 8.53 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 9.21 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 9.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 2.39 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 2.39 Miles
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 2.72 Miles
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 2.76 Miles
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 3.09 Miles
Dovecot Cabs 01749 812098 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 5.62 Miles
Chinnock Taxis 01749 831529 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 5.62 Miles
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 5.65 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 5.65 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 6.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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East Lydford Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fairplace Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Foddington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lydford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clanville Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torbay Road Collection Today available until:07:00 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
Queen Camel Medical Centre 01935 850225	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LT
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre	Heron Medical Centre Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HT
Evercreech Surgery	Prestleigh Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JY

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
5.2 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 2.21 miles
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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 5.75 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 5.75 miles

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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 6.88 miles

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Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 7.14 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 7.32 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 4.94 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 7.98 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.

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 8.47 miles

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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 9.59 miles

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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 9.71 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 10.76 miles

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Weather Forecast

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