Welcome to Priorswood

Priorswood is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of Taunton, the county town of Somerset. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. Priorswood is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place to live for those who enjoy a slower pace of life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Priorswood is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and is often used for weddings and other special events.

Priorswood is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. These include a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events and celebrations throughout the year. Overall, Priorswood is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Nerrols Primary School And Nursery Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Kerton	Nerrols Drive Taunton Somerset TA2 8GS 1823792655 School Website
The Sky Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Bex Jones	Pickeridge Close Taunton Somerset TA2 7HW 1823275569 School Website
Selworthy Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ruffett	Selworthy Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8HD 1823284970
Lyngford Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Arnold	Bircham Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8EX 1823284912 School Website
Minerva Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Nation	Outer Circle Taunton Somerset TA1 2BU 1823337051 School Website
Priorswood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carly Ellis	Wedlands Taunton Somerset TA2 7AD 1823284897 School Website
St James Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nigel Johnson	Cranmer Road Taunton Somerset TA1 1XU 01823272553 School Website
Park House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Brown	277 Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7AX 7563381870 School Website
St Andrews Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kaye Frounks	Grove Terrace Taunton Somerset TA2 6HA 01823275906 School Website
Wellsprings Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Lunn	Crowcombe Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7NF 01823275556 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 0.72 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 8.04 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 14.08 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 14.27 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 16.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 0.25 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 0.46 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 0.57 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 0.63 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 0.80 Miles
Taunton Taxis 01823 400009 12 Canal Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PH 0.90 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 0.94 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 0.97 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 1.02 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 1.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crown Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waterleaze No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerleaze Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyngford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roman Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priorswood Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hamilton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priorswood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bathpool No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halcon Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crown Medical Centre 01823 282151	Crown Medical Centre Venture Way Taunton Somerset TA2 8QY
Lyngford Park 01823 333355	Lyngford Park Surgery Fletcher Close Taunton Somerset TA2 8SQ
Victoria Gate Surgery	East Reach Taunton Somerset TA1 3EX
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB

Local Stores

Priorswood Place
6-8 Priorswood Place
Eastwick Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7JW
01823 270096
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 0.51 miles
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Vets4pets Taunton
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Priory Field Retail Park Priory Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1QS 01823 329990 taunton@vets4pets.com Website 0.60 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 0.98 miles

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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 0.99 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.06 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 1.06 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 2.23 miles Taunton

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 4.88 miles

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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 5.33 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 6.68 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 7.35 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 8.60 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
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

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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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