Welcome to Marksbury

Marksbury is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the city of Bath and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic church, St. Peter's, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

Marksbury is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Marquis of Bath. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of drinks. The village also has a cricket club, which plays on the village green during the summer months.

The surrounding countryside is a haven for walkers and cyclists, with a network of footpaths and cycle routes to explore. The village is also close to the River Avon, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating. Overall, Marksbury is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Marksbury Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Player	Marksbury Bath Somerset BA2 9HS 1761470628 School Website
Farmborough Church Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Roberts	The Street Farmborough Bath Somerset BA2 0FY 1761470714 School Website
Bath Spa University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Sue Rigby	Newton Park Newton St Loe Bath Somerset BA2 9BN 1225875875 School Website
St Mary's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Parsons	Lansdown View Timsbury Bath Somerset BA2 0JR 1761470245 School Website
Saltford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Sage	Claverton Road Saltford Bristol BS31 3DW 1225872185 School Website
High Littleton C Of E Vc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Griffith	Church Hill High Littleton High Littleton Somerset BS39 6HF 01761470622 School Website
Pensford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Warrick Barton	Pensford Hill Pensford Bristol Somerset BS39 4AA 1761490470 School Website
Clutton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Station Road Clutton Bristol Somerset BS39 5RA 1761452510 School Website
Castle Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Cannings	Castle Primary School, Newlands Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 2TS 1179864489 School Website
Chandag Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Ms Davina Lucas	Chandag Infant School, Chandag Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 1PQ 1179864129 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 4.11 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 4.50 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 5.47 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 7.42 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses 01761 413421 1Priston Cottages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EQ 1.73 Miles
Associated Chaffuer Cars 0117 986 7844 9 Banwell Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1JX 2.81 Miles
Rossco Private Hire 07743 182421 148 Coronation Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2QQ 3.54 Miles
A-Ted Travel 01225 330077 179 The Hollow, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1NJ 3.59 Miles
Jackos Hire 0117 986 3058 4 Donnington Walk, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2NP 3.63 Miles
Keynsham Cars 0117 986 8444 Ashmead Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1SX 3.67 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi 01761 413421 Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS 3.80 Miles
Jackos Hire Ltd 0117 986 3058 44 Rear Of Bath Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1HG 3.80 Miles
Aaron Private Hire Taxi 01225 429981 39 Marsden Road Kingsway, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2LJ 3.90 Miles
Farrington Taxi Hire 07928 516837 Lyn House, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 6EN 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Marksbury P.O. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanton Prior Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bath Road (Top) Farmborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farmborough P.O. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wheatsheaf Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foundry Cottages Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilmington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hobbs Wall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelwood School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tynings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clutton Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Inglesbatch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overdale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Mary's Surgery 01761 470880	St. Mary's Surgery St. Mary's Close,Timsbury Bath BA2 0HX
Dr Garrett T & Partners 01225 873245	Saltford Clinic 495 Bath Road Saltford Bristol Avon BS31 3HQ
Temple House Practice 0117 9862406	Temple House Practice St Clements Road,Keynsham Bristol BS31 1AF
Dr Coe Wj & Partners 0117 9869219	The Branch Surgery Severn Way Keynsham Bristol Avon BS31 2NU
West View Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	9 Park Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 1BX

Local Stores

Petrol Marksbury
Westway Garages
Bath Road Marksbury
Bath
Somerset
BA2 9HN
01761 479610
Store Website
0.31 miles

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SPAR High Littleton
Windsor House
High Street
High Littleton
BS39 6JD
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Drugs Online
Unit 7B Burnett Business Park Gypsy Lane, Keynsham Bristol Gloucestershire BS31 2ED 0844 800 6742 contact@petdrugsonline.co.uk Website 2.24 miles


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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Haycombe Veterinary Centre
208 Whiteway Road Bath Somerset BA2 2RJ 01225 442280 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 3.51 miles
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Kelston Vets
Park Farm Kelston Bath BA1 9AG 01225 233727 info@kelstonvets.co.uk Website 3.52 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Keynsham Veterinary Centre
52 Charlton Park Keynsham Bristol Avon BS31 2ND 0117 986 7700 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 3.73 miles
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Park Road Vets
11 Park Road Keynsham Somerset BS31 1BX 3.74 miles

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Natures Vet Clinic
Paulton Surgery, The Old School House Church Street Paulton Bristol Gloucestershire BS39 7LG 01761 411 705 naturesvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Willsbridge Mill
Avon Wildlife Trust - Pretty Walk Located Next To Syston River Surrounded By Woodland With Plenty Of Bird Wildlife, Circular Walk Not 25 Mins But Can Go Different Routes For Longer. Decked Area Next To Brook (It Called A River But Not Wide And Only Max Foot Deep) To Let Your Dog Splash Around. A Cafe Has Opened Recently, Castle Cottage 44 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EY 5.14 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

Location what3words layers.spoke.cable

Bath Racecourse
A Lovely Walk Around The Edges Of The Track At Bathracecourse Perfect Space For The Energetic Breeds Who Need To Let Off Steam. 3 Blathwayt Cottages Lansdown Bath BA1 9BR 5.36 miles Parking At The Blathwayt Pub Which Is Lovely Does Good Food. Obviously Do Not Walk When A Race Day

Location what3words liked.merit.hurry

Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 5.45 miles

Location what3words spice.boat.gets

Hanging Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk To Hanging Hill, In Lansdown, Which Lies Between Bath And Bristol. BA1 9BY 5.46 miles Take The Lansdown Road, Heading North Out Of Bath. Pass By Lansdown Golf Club On Your Left Followed By Two Entrance Roads Leading To Bath Racecourse. You Then Want To Take The Next Road On Your Left, Which Leads To A Small Parking Area.

Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 5.50 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 6.46 miles

Location what3words stable.pokers.catch

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
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