Welcome to Lydford Fair Place

Lydford Fair Place is a charming village located in the heart of Somerset, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Lydford Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. The castle is a popular tourist attraction and offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of the area.

One of the main attractions of Lydford Fair Place is the annual Lydford Fair, which takes place in the village every year. The fair is a celebration of the local community and features a range of activities and events, including live music, food stalls, and traditional games. The fair is a great opportunity for visitors to experience the local culture and to sample some of the delicious food and drink that the area has to offer.

In addition to the fair, Lydford Fair Place is also home to a number of other attractions, including the Lydford Gorge, which is a stunning natural wonder that is popular with hikers and nature lovers. The gorge is home to a number of rare plant and animal species, and visitors can explore the area on foot or by bike. Overall, Lydford Fair Place is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and charm of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 1.7°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Butleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kristin Moth	High Street Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8SX 01458850511 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
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
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
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
West Pennard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Wheat	Church Lane West Pennard Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8NT 01458832866 School Website
Millfield Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Dan Thornburn	Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD 1458832446 School Website
Millfield School Other Independent School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mr G Horgan	Butleigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0YD 1458442291 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 5.98 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 9.30 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 10.06 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 11.41 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 11.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 1.23 Miles
Coral-Cabs 07772 837977 27 The Millands, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NR 3.70 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01458 447444 16 Gould Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AZ 4.02 Miles
Wessex Chauffeuring 01458 445473 3 Grangefields, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HT 4.05 Miles
7 S Travel Taxi Private Hire 07748 544 263 21 Grangefields, Street, Lancashire, BA16 0HT 4.07 Miles
Red Rose Taxis 01458 441077 25 Barnard Av, Street, Somerset, BA16 0RW 4.28 Miles
Lock Private Hire 01458 447903 33 Silver Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0JR 4.32 Miles
S And S Taxis 07725 812900 2 Wessex Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ES 4.43 Miles
Lumberline Taxis 01458 746002 Pembury/Langport Rd, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HT 4.44 Miles
Roma Cabs 07891 177819 29 St Cleers Orchard, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QU 4.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Silver Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton St David No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Combe Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keinton Mandeville Castle Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingweston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oddway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chistles Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butleigh Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Lydford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Village Hall Baltonsborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Lydford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fairplace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millfield Prep School	Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD
Buttercross Health Centre 01458 272473	Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB
Millfield Senior School	Butleigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0YD
Vine Surgery Partnership 01458 841122	Vine Surgery Hindhayes Lane Street Somerset BA16 0ET
Glastonbury Health Centre 01458 834100	Glastonbury Health Centre 1 Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DD

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
4.4 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 4.00 miles
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Street Veterinary Centre
Street Veterinary Centre 187 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NE 01458 442398 office@streetvets.co.uk Website 4.51 miles

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Orchard Vets Glastonbury Ltd T/A Orchard Vets
Wirrall Park Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9XE 01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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Street Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Street Retail Park Gravenchon Way Street Somerset BA16 0HS 01458 844 900 street@vets4pets.com Website 5.02 miles

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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 7.88 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 3.58 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 4.84 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.

Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 8.64 miles

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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 9.04 miles

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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 9.54 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 10.10 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
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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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
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