Welcome to Runnington

Runnington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Taunton, the county town of Somerset. Runnington is a peaceful and picturesque village that is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.

Runnington has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once an important trading center and was known for its wool production. Today, Runnington is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the village's historic buildings and landmarks. The village is home to several notable buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Runnington Manor, which was built in the 16th century.

Runnington is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village fair. These events bring together residents and visitors alike, creating a sense of community and belonging. Runnington is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life, making it a popular destination for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Langford Budville Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carys Barnett	Langford Budville School Langford Budville Wellington Somerset TA21 0RD 01823400483 School Website
Rockwell Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Berrisford	Brooklands Road Rockwell Green Wellington Somerset TA21 9DJ 01823662317 School Website
Beech Grove Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Joyce	Courtland Road Wellington Somerset TA21 8NE 01823662438 School Website
Court Fields School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Polly Matthews	Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW 01823664201 School Website
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Healey	Thomas Place Wellington Somerset TA21 8FP 1823795900 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Priestley	Priory Wellington Somerset TA21 9EJ 01823662541 School Website
Wellington School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Eugene Du Toit	South Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8NT 1823668800
Wellesley Park Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carly Wilkins	Homefield Wellington Somerset TA21 9AJ 01823664876 School Website
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Collier	Sampford Arundel Wellington Somerset TA21 9QN 01823672342 School Website
Milverton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stead	Sand Street Milverton Taunton Somerset TA4 1JP 01823400439 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 6.66 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.25 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 13.67 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 14.12 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 15.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Monument Mini Cabs 01823 664444 8 Walkers Gate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DJ 1.42 Miles
Am Taxis 01823 666333 Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT 1.42 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd 07960 416383 27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP 1.57 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01823 669666 164 Barn Meads Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AP 1.99 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 2.15 Miles
Master Cabs 07989 144551 Ford Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9PE 3.14 Miles
Airport Xpress 01823 665522 16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ 3.52 Miles
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 4.58 Miles
Taunton Taxi Group 01823 335599 Unit 5 Cornishway South Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 5.67 Miles
Alice Cabs 01823 354115 Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 5.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Runnington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tone Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tonedale Business Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Langford Budville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaken Ground No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell Lake No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longforth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockwell Green Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nynehead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne St Margaret No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitt Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mantle Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wellington Medical Centre 01823 663551	Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8BD
Luson 01823 662836	Luson Surgery 41 Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8AG
Wellington Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bulford Wellington TA21 8QQ
Wellington Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bulford Wellington TA21 8QQ
Wellesley Hospital Bcsc	Westpark Chelston Wellington TA21 9FF

Local Stores

Wellington - Fore Street
4-6 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AQ
01823 663649
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR Hemyock
Station Road
Hemyock
EX15 3SE
01823 680408
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9FG 01823 662286 office@mountvets.com Website 1.87 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cave Veterinary Specialists
Georges Farm West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LE 01823 653510 info@cave-vet-specialists.co.uk Website 3.81 miles

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Walker Equine Vets
Red Lane Barn Red Lane Clayhidon Cullompton Devon EX15 3TW 01823 475208 office@walkerequinevets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles
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Deane Vets
Ford Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2RE 01984 624405 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 4.44 miles
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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624 422 wiveliscombe@mountvets.com Website 4.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 1.34 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 3.22 miles Wellington

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 5.75 miles Taunton

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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 9.17 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 9.96 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 10.33 miles

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