Welcome to Ruishton

Ruishton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Taunton and has a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St George's Church.

One of the most notable features of Ruishton is its close proximity to the River Tone. The river runs through the village and provides a picturesque backdrop for many of the local walks and cycle routes. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons, making it a popular spot for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Ruishton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village also has a number of sports teams, including a cricket club and a football club, which help to bring the community together. Overall, Ruishton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ruishton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Newstead	Newlands Road Ruishton Taunton Somerset TA3 5JZ 1823442832 School Website
Cambian Somerset School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mr David Fielding	Creech Court Mill Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5PX 1823443133 School Website
Creech St Michael Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Marsland	Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5QQ 01823442898 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
Blackbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Barney Rycroft	Ashbourne Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 2RA 1823338138 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
Heathfield Community School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Jones	School Road Monkton Heathfield Taunton Somerset TA2 8PD 01823412396 School Website
Holway Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Brewer	Shakespeare Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 2JA 01823252126 School Website
Nerrols Primary School And Nursery Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Kerton	Nerrols Drive Taunton Somerset TA2 8GS 1823792655 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 2.21 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 7.91 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 14.17 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 15.34 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 15.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 0.25 Miles
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 0.25 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 0.86 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 1.12 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 1.64 Miles
C And Jay Taxis 07837 994627 29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH 1.70 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 1.72 Miles
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 1.78 Miles
Ba Taxis 01823 252505 18 Woodrush Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XB 1.92 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 2.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ruishton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sycamore Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arundels Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heron Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creech St Michael Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Henlade Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rapps Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Henlade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calder Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bathpool Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardys Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farriers Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend Creech St Michael Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haydon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Creech 01823 442357	Creech Medical Centre Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Somerset TA3 5FA
Taunton Vale Healthcare 01823 259444	The Blackbrook Surgery Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2LB
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
Warwick House Medical Practice 01823 282147	Holway Green Upper Holway Road Taunton Somerset TA1 2QA

Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
1.29 miles

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SPAR Upper Holway Road
63 Upper Holway Road
Taunton
TA1 2QA
01823 257039
Store Website
1.5 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 1.10 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 1.31 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 1.90 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton
South Road Veterinary Centre Mountfields Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3BQ 01823 327272 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 2.01 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 2.19 miles

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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 3.67 miles Taunton

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 4.96 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 5.83 miles

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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 6.37 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 8.52 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 9.59 miles Wellington

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