Welcome to Payton

Payton is a small town located in Somerset, England. It is a picturesque town that is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The town is also home to several historic buildings, including the Payton Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century. The abbey is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic landmarks, Payton is also known for its vibrant community. The town is home to several local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and cafes. These businesses are an important part of the town's economy and provide a sense of community for residents and visitors alike. The town also hosts several events throughout the year, including a popular farmers' market and a summer festival. These events bring people together and help to create a strong sense of community in Payton.

Overall, Payton is a unique and charming town that offers something for everyone. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or community, there is something to enjoy in this beautiful town. With its stunning countryside, historic landmarks, and vibrant community, Payton is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Somerset.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 12.5°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bridgwater College Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stucki	Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4QY 01278727327 School Website
The Bridge School Sedgemoor Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher)	C/O Sydenham Young Peoples Centre Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RL
Bridgwater And Taunton College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andy Berry	Bath Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4PZ 1278455464 School Website
Eastover Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Darby	Wellington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5EX 01278422693 School Website
St John And St Francis Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jim Mccall	Westonzoyland Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5BP 01278456918 School Website
Willowdown Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Sweet	Kings Drive Bridgwater TA6 4FU 01278558758 School Website
Northgate Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Penny	Northgate Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3EU 1278226070 School Website
Chilton Trinity School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Newell	Chilton Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3JA 1278425222 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 0.41 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 6.06 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 9.01 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 14.78 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 15.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 0.33 Miles
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 0.39 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 0.40 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 0.52 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 0.59 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 0.66 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 0.76 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 0.99 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 1.13 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 1.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Parkway Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Wellington Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilkins Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Union Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St John Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderney Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitfield Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sedgemoor Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monmouth Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Redgate Medical Centre 01278 454560	Redgate Neighbourhood Ctr Westonzoyland Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5BF
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre 01278 433335	Cranleigh Gardens Mc Cranleigh Gardens Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5JS
East Quay Medical Centre 01278 444666	East Quay Medical Centre East Quay Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GP
Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000	Taunton Road Medical Ctr. 12-16 Taunton Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3LS
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520	Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr. Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LD

Local Stores

Bridgwater - Parkway
2-5 Mountbatten Way
Parkway
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4RA
01278 424555
shop.6896@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.03 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 0.57 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 0.67 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 0.67 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 0.74 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 1.38 miles

Animals Treated
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 3.11 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 3.59 miles

Location what3words impose.remit.spoke

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 4.79 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

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 6.05 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 9.06 miles

Location what3words lightens.lamppost.husbands

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 10.16 miles Taunton

Location what3words third.storm.ashes

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 10.17 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Weather Forecast

Friday	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	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.3°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	24.7°C	26.1°C	26.1°C	24.5°C	21.2°C	19°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.9°C	27.1°C	27°C	25.8°C	21.2°C	19°C

Saturday	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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	18.1°C	16.9°C	15°C	13.6°C	16.9°C	21.6°C	24°C	24.3°C	23.7°C	22.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.1°C	16.9°C	14.9°C	13.2°C	16.8°C	21.6°C	25°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C

Sunday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.3°C	15°C	14.1°C	13.7°C	17.7°C	21.2°C	22.7°C	23.8°C	24.1°C	23.4°C	21.2°C	18.7°C
Feels Like	16.3°C	14.9°C	14.1°C	13.8°C	17.8°C	21.2°C	24.6°C	25.4°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	21.2°C	18.7°C

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