Welcome to Shoscombe

Shoscombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated in the valley of the River Cam, which flows through the village. Shoscombe is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which provide stunning views of the surrounding area.

The village of Shoscombe has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops and businesses. Today, the village is much quieter, with a small number of shops and pubs. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Julian's Church, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Despite its small size, Shoscombe is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals, including the annual Shoscombe Festival, which celebrates the village's history and culture. The village is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, which provide support and services to local residents. Overall, Shoscombe is a charming and picturesque village, which offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Shoscombe Church School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tania Rorison	St Julian's Road Shoscombe Bath Somerset BA2 8NB 1761432479 School Website
Peasedown St John Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Noall	Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DH 1761432311 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Cathie Lampert	Old Road Writhlington Radstock Somerset BA3 3NG 1761434548 School Website
Academy Of Trinity C Of E Primary Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Parsons	Woodborough Lane Radstock Bath Somerset BA3 3DE 01761438650 School Website
Writhlington School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Keith Howard	Knobsbury Lane Writhlington Radstock Somerset BA3 3NQ 01761433581 School Website
Mendip Studio School Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Bruce Hain	Knobsbury Lane Writhlington Radstock Somerset BA3 3NQ 01761438557 School Website
St Julian's Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Kerrie Courtier	Wellow Bath Somerset BA2 8QS 1225833143 School Website
St Nicholas Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Beament	Kilmersdon Road Radstock Somerset BA3 3QH 1761432101 School Website
Hemington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Randell	Hemington Radstock Somerset BA3 5XU 1373834320 School Website
Kilmersdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Bamford	School Lane Kilmersdon Radstock Somerset BA3 5TE 01761432283 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 5.14 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 5.16 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 5.34 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 5.80 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 7.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gemini Private Hire 01761 438770 85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW 0.79 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis 01761 437638 10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ 2.24 Miles
Ivory Taxis 01761 431611 30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT 2.62 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 2.92 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses 01761 413421 1Priston Cottages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EQ 3.39 Miles
Airport Transfers Bath 07910 433897 Wynola Cars, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7NE 3.43 Miles
V Class Travel 01225 835847 2 Ridge Green Cl, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2EG 3.46 Miles
Star Chauffeurs 01225 833071 Springfield House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7DL 3.54 Miles
Chauffeurlink 01225 840880 The Garden Lodge, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2UW 3.62 Miles
Sulis Taxis 01225 430268 42 Vernham Gr, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2TB 3.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Applecroft Shoscombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Julians Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shoscombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braysdown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashgrove Peasedown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellow Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peasedown St John P.O. Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Writhlington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitelands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Writhlington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turners Tower Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frome Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunkerton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Circle Bath 01761 422222	Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John Bath BA2 8SQ
Hillcrest Surgery 01761 434469	Hillcrest Surgery Wellow Lane Peasedown-St-John Nr Bath BA2 8JQ
Hope House Surgery 01761 432121	Hope House Centre 10 Waterloo Rd, Radstock Bath BA3 3EP
Westfield Surgery 01761 436333	Westfield Surgery Waterford Park,Radstock Bath BA3 3UJ
St Chads Surgery 01761 413334	St.Chad's Surgery Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2UH

Local Stores

Peasedown St John
66 Bath Road
Peasedown St. John
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8DT
01761 434280
Store Website
0.95 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Norton
Church Lane
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2JL
01761 412077
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 1.02 miles

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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road Radstock Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2QE 01761 412 132 enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2ET 01761 412223 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 3.59 miles
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Vets Now Bath
C/O Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 282173 bathclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.91 miles

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Bath Veterinary Group
Rosemary Lodge Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 832 521 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801. BA2 7FQ 5.50 miles From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.

Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 5.52 miles

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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 5.54 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 5.62 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms. 4 Pound Ln Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1LF 7.10 miles Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.

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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In. Railway Station Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1FQ 7.23 miles You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.

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