Welcome to Southay

Southay is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, which is a range of limestone hills that run through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The River Brue runs through the village, providing a source of water for the local wildlife and a popular spot for fishing.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Southay is derived from the Old English words 'suth' meaning south and 'eg' meaning island or piece of land surrounded by water. This suggests that the village was once an island surrounded by marshland, which was a common feature of the Somerset Levels. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century Church of St James and the Grade II listed Southay House.

Despite its small size, Southay has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for social events and gatherings. The local residents are friendly and welcoming, and there are a number of community groups and activities, such as a gardening club and a cricket team. Southay is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 1.3°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hambridge Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy St John	Hambridge Langport Somerset TA10 0AZ 01460281370 School Website
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Lawson	Stembridge Martock Somerset TA12 6BP 01460240507 School Website
Shepton Beauchamp Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Connel Boyle	Church Street Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0LQ 1460240793
South Petherton Church Of England Infants School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Shan Weston	Church Path Hele Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DY 01460240750 School Website
South Petherton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Walker	Hayes End South Petherton Somerset TA13 5AG 01460240172
Dillington House Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DT
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Connel Boyle	Copse Lane Ilton Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EX 146052574
Martock Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Lafferty-Jenkins	Elmleigh Road Martock Somerset TA12 6EF 01935823486 School Website
Curry Rivel Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Pook	Church Street Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0HD 01458251404 School Website
Greenfylde Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Claire Oaten	Silver Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0DS 0 146052686 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 7.27 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 10.57 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 10.94 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 11.39 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 12.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Car For The Occasion 01460 241697 Applewood, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5HF 1.65 Miles
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 2.47 Miles
Bw Taxis Ltd 01460 53400 Unit 26, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DU 3.29 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 3.36 Miles
Ilminster Taxis 01460 54712 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 3.36 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 07887 777243 19 Limbury, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DX 3.62 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 5.13 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 5.23 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 5.23 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 5.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Burrows Hill Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lambrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Brimsgrove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrington Toll Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkers Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Middle Lambrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepton Beauchamp Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stembridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stembridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Compton Durville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepton Beauchamp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Petherton Surgery	Hamsfield Lane Hospital Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EG
Dillington House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dillington House Ilminster TA19 9DT
Dillington House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dillington House Ilminster TA19 9DT
Martock Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Church Street Martock TA12 6JL
Church Street Surgery, Martock 01460 240707	Church Street Surgery Church Street Martock Somerset TA12 6JL

Local Stores

South Petherton - 4 St James Street
4 St James Street
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5BS
01460 242600
Store Website
2.46 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage South Petherton
SPAR
Harp Road
South Petherton
TA13 5JG
01460 242030
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
The Red House 2 St. James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BS 01460 241262 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 2.45 miles

Animals Treated
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The County Veterinary Clinic
The Meeting House Ashwell Business Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX 01460 259509 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk 3.24 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 3.77 miles
Amenities
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Oakapple Surgery
Norfolk House 10 West Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 9AB 01460 54541 4.01 miles

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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0BQ 01460 52487 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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Isle Valley Vets Ltd
The Old Glove Factory Matts Lane Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QE 01935 310 930 Website 4.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 2.40 miles Plenty Of Parking

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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 4.80 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 4.93 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 4.99 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.39 miles

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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 9.20 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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