Welcome to Wellsprings

Wellsprings is a beautiful and historic town located in the heart of Somerset. It is known for its stunning architecture, picturesque countryside, and rich cultural heritage. The town is home to many historic landmarks, including the Wells Cathedral, which is one of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture in the country. The town is also famous for its natural hot springs, which have been used for therapeutic purposes for centuries. Visitors to Wellsprings can enjoy a range of activities, from exploring the town's historic sites to hiking in the surrounding countryside.

One of the most popular attractions in Wellsprings is the Wells Cathedral. This magnificent building is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, with its soaring spires, intricate carvings, and stunning stained glass windows. The cathedral is also home to a number of important artifacts, including the famous Wells Clock, which is one of the oldest working clocks in the world. Visitors can take a guided tour of the cathedral, or simply wander around and admire its beauty.

Another highlight of Wellsprings is the natural hot springs. These springs have been used for therapeutic purposes for centuries, and are said to have healing properties. Visitors can take a dip in the warm waters, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There are also a number of spas and wellness centers in the area, which offer a range of treatments and therapies based on the healing properties of the hot springs.

Overall, Wellsprings is a wonderful place to visit for anyone interested in history, culture, and natural beauty. With its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and natural hot springs, it is a truly unique destination that is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Wellsprings Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Lunn	Crowcombe Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7NF 01823275556 School Website
Park House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Brown	277 Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7AX 7563381870 School Website
Priorswood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carly Ellis	Wedlands Taunton Somerset TA2 7AD 1823284897 School Website
Taunton School Other Independent School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr J Johnson	Staplegrove Road Taunton Somerset TA2 6AD 1823703703 School Website
The Taunton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Webber	Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7QP 01823348200 School Website
St Andrews Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kaye Frounks	Grove Terrace Taunton Somerset TA2 6HA 01823275906 School Website
Taunton Preparatory School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Andrew Edwards	Staplegrove Road Taunton Somerset TA2 6AE 1823703307 School Website
The Sky Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Bex Jones	Pickeridge Close Taunton Somerset TA2 7HW 1823275569 School Website
Selworthy Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ruffett	Selworthy Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8HD 1823284970
King's Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Justin Chippendale	Pyrland Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8AA 1823285920

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 0.70 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 8.37 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 13.54 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 14.18 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 16.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 0.42 Miles
Regal Cars 01823 333654 78 Greenway Av, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HX 0.52 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 0.53 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 0.53 Miles
J Cabs 01823 272727 9 Fowler Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6JB 0.53 Miles
A1 Ace Taxi Services 01823 330330 Railway Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HF 0.59 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 0.59 Miles
Taunton Taxis 01823 400009 12 Canal Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PH 0.75 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 0.77 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 1.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kingston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellsprings Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheddon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leslie Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taunton Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vera Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ladymead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priorswood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staplegrove Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taunton Delivery Office Collection Today available until:13:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lyngford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priorswood Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Lawns Staplegrove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lyngford Park 01823 333355	Lyngford Park Surgery Fletcher Close Taunton Somerset TA2 8SQ
French Weir Health Centre 01823 331381	French Weir Health Centre French Weir Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1NW
St James Medical Centre 01823 285400	St James Medical Centre Coal Orchard Taunton Somerset TA1 1JP
Crown Medical Centre 01823 282151	Crown Medical Centre Venture Way Taunton Somerset TA2 8QY
Victoria Gate Surgery	East Reach Taunton Somerset TA1 3EX

Local Stores

Taunton
169 Cheddon Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7AH
01823 257888
Store Website
0.33 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.11 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 0.11 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 1.04 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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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles
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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 1.41 miles Taunton

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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 4.85 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.18 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 6.61 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 7.38 miles

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Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 7.67 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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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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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