Welcome to Sherford

Sherford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern edge of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Sherford Manor House.

Sherford is a close-knit community with a population of around 300 people. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Lamb Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a wide selection of beers and ales. The village hall is used for a variety of events, including community meetings, concerts, and parties.

Sherford is a great place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a great base for exploring the Quantock Hills. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes in the area, and the village is just a short drive from the coast. If you are interested in history, there are several historic buildings in the village that are worth a visit. Overall, Sherford is a charming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Queen's College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Julian Noad	Trull Road Taunton Somerset TA1 4QS 1823272559 School Website
Bishop Henderson Church Of England Primary School Taunton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel White	Henderson Close Taunton Somerset TA1 4TU 01823274770 School Website
Parkfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Jones	Parkfield Road Taunton Somerset TA1 4RT 01823282125 School Website
Trull Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Wedlake	Church Road Trull Taunton Somerset TA3 7JZ 01823333239 School Website
The Castle School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs James Lamb	Wellington Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5AU 01823274073 School Website
Taunton Deane Partnership College Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Lawrence	Northfields Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5DR 01823349338 School Website
St Georges Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Edwina Mcdonnell	The Mount Taunton Somerset TA1 3NR 01823284130 School Website
Bishop Foxs School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kerry Tonkin	Bishop Fox Drive Taunton Somerset TA1 3HQ 01823289211 School Website
Richard Huish College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Emma Fielding	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3DZ 1823320800 School Website
Silver Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Garbutt	54 Silver Street Taunton Somerset Somerset TA1 3DL 1823795800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 1.49 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 10.10 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 12.33 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 14.70 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 16.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
I Cabs 01823 476111 1 Gaunton Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TW 0.28 Miles
Taunton Taxi Group 01823 335599 Unit 5 Cornishway South Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 0.83 Miles
Alice Cabs 01823 354115 Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 0.83 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Wellington New Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 0.85 Miles
Viking Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Climax House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 0.85 Miles
Max Cabs 01823 241111 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 East St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
M And M Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
Quick Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Haines Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilton Park Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Comeytrowe Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilton Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horts Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Suffolk Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Musgrove Park Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfield Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galmington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shuttern No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southview No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbarn Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
College Way Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Comeytrowe Centre Taunton TA1 4TY
College Way Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Comeytrowe Centre Taunton TA1 4TY
College Way Surgery 01823 259333	College Way Surgery Comeytrowe Centre Taunton Somerset TA1 4TY
Somerset Bcsc 01278 432000	Trust Management Lydeard House Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA
Kings College Sanatorium	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA

Local Stores

Wellington New Road
33 Wellington New Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5LU
01823 289871
Store Website
0.86 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 0.84 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 1.08 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 1.10 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 1.48 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 1.71 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 1.33 miles Taunton

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 5.50 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 5.83 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 6.67 miles Wellington

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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 6.78 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 6.92 miles

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