Welcome to Mells

Mells is a picturesque village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful countryside, and rich history. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. Andrew, which is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country. The village also has a number of charming cottages and houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

Mells is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams. The village is located in the heart of the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty that is popular with walkers, hikers, and nature lovers. The village is also close to several other popular attractions, including the city of Bath, the town of Frome, and the famous Cheddar Gorge.

Mells has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was an important center of trade and commerce during the Middle Ages, and many of its historic buildings and landmarks date back to this period. Today, Mells is a thriving community that is home to a number of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the countryside or a lively village with plenty of things to see and do, Mells is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mells Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Claire Chantler	Mells Green Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3QE 01373812380 School Website
Newbury Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mcarthur	Newbury Manor Newbury Near Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3RG 1373814980
Critchill Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Sophie Addison	Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LB 1373464148 School Website
Trinity Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Seager	Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LB 01373461949 School Website
Oakfield School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Miss Emma Wilkes	Oakfield Road Frome Somerset BA11 4JF 01373462539 School Website
Nunney First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Hind	Catch Road Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NE 01373836429 School Website
Wessex Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Ms Kate Stradling	Nunney Road Frome Somerset Frome Somerset BA11 4LA 1373453414
Leigh On Mendip School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Leigh Street Leigh-On-Mendip Radstock Somerset BA3 5QQ 1373812592 School Website
Hemington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Randell	Hemington Radstock Somerset BA3 5XU 1373834320 School Website
Vallis First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Firkins	Milk Street Frome Somerset BA11 3DB 01373462657 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 3.46 Miles

Dilton Marsh High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF 7.00 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 7.92 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 8.16 Miles

Westbury Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP 8.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mikes Cabs 07966 492079 Meadowview/Lower Innox, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LU 2.65 Miles
Mike Taxis 07773 900274 57 Selwood Rd, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BT 2.70 Miles
Carlton-Cars 07787 542168 Leonard's Barton, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LS 2.71 Miles
J And J Taxis 01373 451555 60 Pedlars Gr, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2SY 2.78 Miles
Arrow Taxis Frome 07779 004030 Cork Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BL 2.83 Miles
A B C Taxis 01373 452444 8 Bath St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW 2.94 Miles
Abc Taxis Of Frome 01373 752002 The Maltings, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW 2.94 Miles
Frome Taxis 01373 452211 14 King St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BH 2.97 Miles
Highpoint Taxi Services 01373 455151 60 Mendip Drive, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HU 3.03 Miles
Parsons Taxis 07729 365696 84 Feltham Dr, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5AQ 3.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mells Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rectory Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whatley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Elm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Whatley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chantry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Egford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vobster Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullen Mead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Vobster Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Elm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Down Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cock Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mendip Country Practice 01373 812244	Mendip Country Practice Church Street Coleford, Radstock Somerset BA3 5NQ
Locks Hill Surgery	95 Locks Hill Frome Somerset BA11 1NG
Dr Brooks, Beckington/Fromefield	Fromefield Surgery 8 Bath Road Frome Somerset BA11 2HD
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Enos Way Frome BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Enos Way Frome BA11 2FH

Local Stores

Frome - Nunney Road
1A Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LA
01373 467678
Store Website
2.91 miles

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SPAR Market Place, Nunney
Market Place
Nunney
Frome
BA11 4LY
01373 836301
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Garston Veterinary Group
Garston House Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1PZ 01373 451115 frome@garstonvets.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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Wyvern Farm Vets
Garston House Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1PZ 01373 451115 cm@garstonvets.co.uk Website 3.17 miles

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Frome Equine Vets
Badgers Cross Equestrian Cloford Frome Somerset BA11 4PG 01373 310277 info@fromeequinevets.co.uk Website 3.21 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Frome Veterinary Centre
39 Berkley Road Frome Somerset BA11 2EH 01373 466100 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
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Bellevue Veterinary Clinic
Millards Hill Trudoxhill Frome Somerset BA11 5DW 01373 836186 Lesley@bellevue-vets.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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On Call Out of Hours service 18:31 to 08:29 am Tuesday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 18:31 to 08:29 Wednesday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 18:31 to 08:29 Thursday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 18:31 to 08:29 Friday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 17:31 to 08:29 Saturday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 13:01 to 08:29 Monday morning
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 4.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 1.72 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.33 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Southwick Country Park
This Is A Popular Country Park With Dog Walkers, Families And Locals. There Are A Series Of Several Fields Crossed By A River And A Pond Which Is Popular With Dogs. Many Dogs Here Are Off Lead, But There Is Space To Avoid Other Dogs And It Is Quieter Off The Main Pathway. As Part Of The Park There Is The Hope Nature Centre With A Tea Rooms. A Circular Walk Will Bring You Back To The Free Car Park Following A Level Path. 4 A361 Southwick Trowbridge Lancashire BA14 9AF 8.19 miles Free Car Park Sign Posted

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Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801. BA2 7FQ 8.28 miles From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.

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 8.60 miles

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 8.79 miles Frome

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