Welcome to Newton

Newton Somerset is a small town located in the county of Somerset, England. The town is situated on the River Parrett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in the town is the Newton House, which was built in the 17th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

The town of Newton Somerset is known for its vibrant community and friendly locals. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to live or visit. The town also has a strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. One of the most popular events in the town is the Newton Somerset Carnival, which takes place every November and attracts visitors from all over the country.

Despite its small size, Newton Somerset has a lot to offer visitors. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The River Parrett also offers opportunities for boating and fishing, and there are several parks and green spaces in the town for picnics and relaxation. Overall, Newton Somerset is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 0.8°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
North Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Leach	Church Road North Newton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0BG 01278662140 School Website
Petherton Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Wright	Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA 3301358200 School Website
North Petherton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Penfold	School Fields North Petherton Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LU 01278662442 School Website
Somerset Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Bryant	Stockmoor Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AH 01278422100 School Website
Hamp Nursery And Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Weatherburn	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278422012 School Website
Hamp Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hitchings	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278424600 School Website
Elmwood School Foundation Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Farnell	Hamp Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AP 01278496386 School Website
Robert Blake Science College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Deb Loveridge	Hamp Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AW 01278456243 School Website
Haygrove School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Aaron Reid	Durleigh Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HW 01278455531 School Website
West Monkton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackmore	Bridgwater Road Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA2 8FT 1823412582 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 3.75 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 5.48 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 10.10 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 16.78 Miles

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

Local Taxis

Taxi
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 2.90 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 2.99 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 3.30 Miles
Taxi Cad 01278 433787 Flat 3/Woodbury Court/31A Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH 3.57 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 3.61 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 3.61 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 3.66 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 3.74 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 3.89 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 3.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Newton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bankland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedging Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Newton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portman Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadlands Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shearston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street North Petherton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shovel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milestone Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurloxton Village Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurloxton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Compass Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fordgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520	Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr. Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LD
Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000	Taunton Road Medical Ctr. 12-16 Taunton Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3LS

Local Stores

Bridgewater-Stockmoor Park
Stockmoor Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6WU
01278 429234
Store Website
3.00 miles

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 2.68 miles

Animals Treated
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Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 3.87 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 4.08 miles


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Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridgewater Retail Park The Clink Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB 01278422738 4.08 miles


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Blake Vets East Quay
Unit 3 Robins Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DL 01278 459 913 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
Amenities
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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 1.79 miles

Location what3words impose.remit.spoke

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 5.24 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 6.86 miles Taunton

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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 8.76 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 9.68 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 9.83 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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	-2°C	-5.7°C	-7.5°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	-5.2°C	-9.7°C	-11.1°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-9°C	-9.7°C	-10.3°C	-11.1°C	-11.2°C	-9.6°C	-6.1°C	-4.2°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.2°C
Feels Like	-14.1°C	-15.3°C	-15.5°C	-16.5°C	-16.9°C	-15.9°C	-11.5°C	-9.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12°C	-12.4°C

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Temp	-7.7°C	-8.7°C	-9.5°C	-10.1°C	-10°C	-8.8°C	-6.6°C	-6.2°C	-7.1°C	-8.8°C	-10.1°C	-11.7°C
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