Welcome to South Barrow

South Barrow is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of South Barrow is its beautiful church, St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors to the village, who come to admire its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings. The church is also an important part of the village community, hosting regular services and events throughout the year.

South Barrow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also located close to several popular tourist attractions, including the historic city of Bath and the stunning Cheddar Gorge. Despite its small size, South Barrow has a strong sense of community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, South Barrow has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 11.4°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Ed Benbow	Hazlegrove House Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JA 1963440314 School Website
North Cadbury Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Truett	Cary Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7DE 1963440420 School Website
Countess Gytha Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Gordon	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7FF 1935850345 School Website
Lovington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Lovington Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7PX 01963240305 School Website
Castle Cary Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Martin	Park Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EH 01963350520 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
Chilton Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Jessika Karchud	Chilton Cantello Yeovil Somerset BA22 8BG 7964955090 School Website
Ansford Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Purnell	Maggs Lane Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JJ 01963350895 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
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Watkins	Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL 1963220345 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.10 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 6.85 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 7.41 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 7.42 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 7.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 3.16 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 3.16 Miles
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 3.77 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 3.77 Miles
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 3.86 Miles
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.05 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 4.38 Miles
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 4.43 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 5.91 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 6.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
South Barrow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkford Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Barrow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazelgrove Service Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkford East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ba22 Wolfester Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Foddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillview Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Weston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Bamfylde Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Foddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovington Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Camel Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Queen Camel Medical Centre 01935 850225	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LT
Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary 01963 350210	Millbrook Surgery Millbrook Gardens Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EE
Heron Medical Centre	Heron Medical Centre Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT
Ilchester Surgery	17 Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LN

Local Stores

Castle Cary
1 Fore Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7BG
01963 350482
shop.4756@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.69 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 6.03 miles

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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 6.55 miles

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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 6.65 miles

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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 6.65 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 7.01 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 4.36 miles

Location what3words threaded.lure.smoking

River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 6.66 miles

Location what3words waddle.dozen.fund

Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 7.86 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 9.37 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.

Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 10.26 miles

Location what3words builds.saves.irrigate

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 10.28 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

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	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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