Welcome to Lower Merridge

Lower Merridge is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Parrett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, traditional pubs, and friendly locals.

One of the main attractions of Lower Merridge is the River Parrett. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The village is also surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a great place for hiking and cycling.

Lower Merridge is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a book club, and a history society. The village is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Enmore Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Macrae	Enmore Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2DX 01278671370 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
Spaxton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rood	High Street Spaxton Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1BS 1278671409 School Website
King's Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Justin Chippendale	Pyrland Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8AA 1823285920
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paula Goodchild	Rowford Taunton Somerset TA2 8JY 01823451335 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
The Taunton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Webber	Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7QP 01823348200 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
Lyngford Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Arnold	Bircham Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8EX 1823284912 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 4.74 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 6.34 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 11.01 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 15.72 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 18.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 4.06 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 4.45 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 4.50 Miles
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 4.51 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 4.56 Miles
J Cabs 01823 272727 9 Fowler Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6JB 4.60 Miles
Regal Cars 01823 333654 78 Greenway Av, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HX 4.61 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 4.62 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 4.62 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 4.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broomfield Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Courtway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Merridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pightley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bush Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aisholt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leaches Field Kingston St Mary Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colthelstone Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fennington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spaxton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cothelstone House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Lyngford Park 01823 333355	Lyngford Park Surgery Fletcher Close Taunton Somerset TA2 8SQ
Quantock Medical Centre 01278 732696	Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd Nether Stowey Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NW
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG

Local Stores

Bishops Lydeard
4 Church Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3AT
01823 432259
shop.4652@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.51 miles

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SPAR Cannington
SPAR
10 High Street
Cannington
TA5 2HE
01278 653224
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 3.77 miles

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Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.20 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 4.20 miles

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Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 4.46 miles
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Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Appointment only clinic 15:00 to 16:00
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Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Evening walk-in clinic 18:00 to 19:00.
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 4.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.91 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 3.90 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 4.51 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 4.95 miles Taunton

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 9.15 miles

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West Huntspill River Bank
Free Parking, Lots Of Open Area To Walk Your Dogs Off Lead, Can Walk From West Huntspill Along River Bank To Highbridge. 6 Old Pawlett Rd West Huntspill Highbridge TA9 3RQ 9.57 miles

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