Welcome to Lower Marsh

Lower Marsh is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque setting, with rolling hills and green fields stretching out in every direction. It is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many trails and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Lower Marsh has a rich history that dates back many centuries. The village is home to several historic buildings, including a 14th-century church and a number of traditional thatched cottages. The village also has a strong agricultural heritage, with many of its residents working in farming and related industries. Today, Lower Marsh is a thriving community that is home to a range of businesses and services, including a post office, a village shop, and several pubs and restaurants.

One of the most popular attractions in Lower Marsh is the annual village fete, which takes place every summer. The fete is a celebration of the village's history and culture, and features a range of activities and events for visitors of all ages. From traditional games and competitions to live music and entertainment, the fete is a highlight of the village calendar and draws visitors from across the region. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside or a lively community with plenty of activities and events, Lower Marsh is a wonderful place to visit and explore.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: 0.3°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
King's Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Justin Chippendale	Pyrland Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8AA 1823285920
The Taunton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Webber	Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7QP 01823348200 School Website
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paula Goodchild	Rowford Taunton Somerset TA2 8JY 01823451335 School Website
Park House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Brown	277 Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7AX 7563381870 School Website
Wellsprings Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Lunn	Crowcombe Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7NF 01823275556 School Website
Selworthy Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ruffett	Selworthy Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8HD 1823284970
Lyngford Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Arnold	Bircham Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8EX 1823284912 School Website
Kingston St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Greenslade	Greenway Kingston St Mary Taunton Somerset TA2 8JH 01823451353 School Website
Priorswood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carly Ellis	Wedlands Taunton Somerset TA2 7AD 1823284897 School Website
The Sky Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Bex Jones	Pickeridge Close Taunton Somerset TA2 7HW 1823275569 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 1.54 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 7.67 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 13.36 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 14.08 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 17.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 1.31 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 1.37 Miles
Regal Cars 01823 333654 78 Greenway Av, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HX 1.43 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 1.43 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 1.43 Miles
J Cabs 01823 272727 9 Fowler Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6JB 1.43 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 1.44 Miles
A1 Ace Taxi Services 01823 330330 Railway Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HF 1.49 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 1.50 Miles
Taunton Taxis 01823 400009 12 Canal Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PH 1.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nailsbourne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nailsbourne Hamlet Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Cheddon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ladymead Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taunton Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyngford Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smokey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingston Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellsprings Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheddon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priorswood Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Lawns Staplegrove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lyngford Park 01823 333355	Lyngford Park Surgery Fletcher Close Taunton Somerset TA2 8SQ
Crown Medical Centre 01823 282151	Crown Medical Centre Venture Way Taunton Somerset TA2 8QY
French Weir Health Centre 01823 331381	French Weir Health Centre French Weir Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1NW
St James Medical Centre 01823 285400	St James Medical Centre Coal Orchard Taunton Somerset TA1 1JP
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF

Local Stores

Priorswood Place
6-8 Priorswood Place
Eastwick Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7JW
01823 270096
Store Website
1.04 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.01 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 1.01 miles

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Vets4pets Taunton
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Priory Field Retail Park Priory Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1QS 01823 329990 taunton@vets4pets.com Website 1.82 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 1.98 miles

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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.09 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 2.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 2.11 miles Taunton

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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 3.95 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 4.51 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 6.97 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 7.17 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.21 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-10.3°C	-11.9°C	-12.9°C	-11.2°C	-10.9°C	-6.6°C	-4.2°C	-2.6°C	-1°C	-1.1°C	-5.9°C	-7.7°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-16.3°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-15.9°C	-11.8°C	-9.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.3°C	-6°C	-10°C	-12.1°C

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Temp	-9.1°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-9°C	-9.3°C	-8°C	-6.5°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-6.6°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C
Feels Like	-14.5°C	-15.8°C	-15.8°C	-14.8°C	-15.3°C	-14.2°C	-12.5°C	-11.4°C	-12°C	-12.9°C	-13.1°C	-14.1°C

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