Welcome to Somerton

Somerton is a small town located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the River Cary and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the 13th-century Church of St. Michael and All Angels, which is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture.

Somerton is a vibrant community with a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming locals, making it a great place to visit or live. There are also many events and festivals held throughout the year, including the annual Somerton Music and Arts Festival, which showcases local talent and attracts visitors from all over the region.

The surrounding countryside is also a major draw for visitors to Somerton. The town is located on the edge of the Somerset Levels, which is a unique wetland area that is home to a diverse range of wildlife. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as opportunities for fishing and birdwatching. Overall, Somerton is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
King Ina Church Of England Academy Juniors Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Susannah Svenson	School Lane Kirkham Street Somerton Somerset TA11 7NL 01458272587 School Website
Long Sutton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds	Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9NT 01458241434 School Website
Compton Dundon School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Mr Jon Lloyd	School Lane Compton Dundon Somerton Somerset TA11 6TE 1458555920 School Website
Charlton Mackrell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Cawley	Bonfire Lane Charlton Mackrell Somerton Somerset TA11 7BN 01458223329 School Website
Ilchester Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Heath	Somerton Road Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8JL 01935840568 School Website
Butleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kristin Moth	High Street Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8SX 01458850511 School Website
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Crook	Chistles Lane Keinton Mandeville Somerton Somerset TA11 6ES 01458223452 School Website
Huish Episcopi Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nat Parnell	Wincanton Road Huish Episcopi Langport Somerset TA10 9SS 01458250501 School Website
High Ham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Edwards	High Ham Langport Somerset TA10 9BY 01458250735 School Website
Huish Episcopi Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tiffany Doughty Davis	North Street Langport Somerset TA10 9RW 01458250673 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 9.11 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 9.60 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 10.29 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 11.97 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 12.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coral-Cabs 07772 837977 27 The Millands, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NR 0.25 Miles
Roma Cabs 07891 177819 29 St Cleers Orchard, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QU 0.56 Miles
Lumberline Taxis 01458 746002 Pembury/Langport Rd, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HT 0.68 Miles
A And J And J C Cars 01458 241463 5 Knightlands Lane, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9HR 2.29 Miles
Red Rose Taxis 01458 441077 25 Barnard Av, Street, Somerset, BA16 0RW 4.27 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 4.30 Miles
Lock Private Hire 01458 447903 33 Silver Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0JR 4.73 Miles
Wessex Chauffeuring 01458 445473 3 Grangefields, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HT 4.78 Miles
7 S Travel Taxi Private Hire 07748 544 263 21 Grangefields, Street, Lancashire, BA16 0HT 4.83 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01458 447444 16 Gould Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AZ 5.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Somerton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poundpool No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsonage Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinewood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gassons Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bancombe Road Trading Est No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Combe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Sutton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knole No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerton Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Buttercross Health Centre 01458 272473	Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB
Ilchester Surgery	17 Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LN
Langport Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Langport Surgery North Street Langport TA10 9RH
Langport Surgery 01458 250464	Langport Surgery North Street Langport Somerset TA10 9RH
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT

Local Stores

Somerton's Co-op
Brunel Shopping Precinct
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7PY
01458 270870
Store Website
0.04 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 0.16 miles
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Langport Veterinary Centre
Regency House Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PS 01458 250 459 office@langportvets.co.uk Website 4.60 miles
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Street Veterinary Centre
Street Veterinary Centre 187 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NE 01458 442398 office@streetvets.co.uk Website 4.85 miles

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Street Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Street Retail Park Gravenchon Way Street Somerset BA16 0HS 01458 844 900 street@vets4pets.com Website 5.20 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Martock
Martock Veterinary Centre Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6HH 01935 825199 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Orchard Vets Glastonbury Ltd T/A Orchard Vets
Wirrall Park Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9XE 01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk Website 6.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 3.01 miles

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Glastonbury Tor
A Circular Dog Walk Up To Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury Tor Is A Prominent Hill Overlooking The Isle Of Avalon, Glastonbury And Somerset. Located At The Top Of The Hill Is St Michael's Tower, A Grade I Listed Building. The Entire Site Is Managed By BA6 9EH 6.44 miles From London: M3 Then A303 And A37. From The North East: A1 Or M1, M25 To M3 (Junction 12), Then A303 And A37. From The Midlands: M40 And A34 To A303 And A37. From The North West: M6, M5 To A39 (Junction 23) Then A361. From Wales: M4, M5 To A39 (As Above). From The West Country: A37 Or A361.

Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.19 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.28 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.43 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 8.42 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Weather Forecast

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