Welcome to Wembdon

Wembdon is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Bridgwater and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Wembdon is a thriving community with a population of around 2,000 people.

One of the most notable features of Wembdon is its beautiful church, St George's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Wembdon is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a popular annual fete, a Christmas market, and a scarecrow festival. Overall, Wembdon is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wembdon St George's Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wallace	Brantwood Road Wembdon Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7PS 1278451726 School Website
St Marys Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Morwenna Dunstan	Oakfield Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7LX 01278422691 School Website
Haygrove School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Aaron Reid	Durleigh Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HW 01278455531 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Simmonds	Park Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7EE 1278422786 School Website
Westover Green Community School And Autism Centre Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Eveleigh	Westover Green Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HB 1278422943 School Website
Cannington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Nurse	Brook Street Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2HP 01278652368 School Website
Northgate Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Penny	Northgate Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3EU 1278226070 School Website
Chilton Trinity School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Newell	Chilton Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3JA 1278425222 School Website
Robert Blake Science College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Deb Loveridge	Hamp Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AW 01278456243 School Website
Hamp Nursery And Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Weatherburn	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278422012 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 2.24 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 6.70 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.89 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 15.04 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 15.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi Cad 01278 433787 Flat 3/Woodbury Court/31A Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH 1.02 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 1.54 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 1.54 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 1.65 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 2.00 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 2.13 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 2.18 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 2.44 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 2.48 Miles
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 2.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heathcombe Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wembdon Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luxborough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queenswood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wembdon Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alfoxton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perry Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quantock Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wembdon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodberry Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wembdon Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northfields Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durleigh Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cannington Health Centre 01278 652335	Cannington Health Centre Mill Lane, Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2HB
East Quay Medical Centre 01278 444666	East Quay Medical Centre East Quay Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GP
Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000	Taunton Road Medical Ctr. 12-16 Taunton Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3LS
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre 01278 433335	Cranleigh Gardens Mc Cranleigh Gardens Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5JS
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520	Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr. Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LD

Local Stores

Bridgewater-Stockmoor Park
Stockmoor Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6WU
01278 429234
Store Website
1.76 miles

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SPAR Cannington
SPAR
10 High Street
Cannington
TA5 2HE
01278 653224
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blake Vets East Quay
Unit 3 Robins Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DL 01278 459 913 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 1.84 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 1.89 miles


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Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridgewater Retail Park The Clink Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB 01278422738 1.89 miles


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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 2.03 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 2.63 miles

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B&Amp;W Equine Vets
Ham Lane Stretcholt Pawlett Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4SR 01278 229129 stretcholt.enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 2.88 miles

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Wind Down
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 3.76 miles

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West Huntspill River Bank
Free Parking, Lots Of Open Area To Walk Your Dogs Off Lead, Can Walk From West Huntspill Along River Bank To Highbridge. 6 Old Pawlett Rd West Huntspill Highbridge TA9 3RQ 5.25 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 7.64 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 8.76 miles Taunton

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Brean Beach
Lovely Beach! Dogs Love It! To The Right Dogs Are Allowed Off To Run &Amp; Splash Around As Much As They Wish All Year Round! South Rd Brean 11.23 miles There Is A Car Park That Allows You To Drive Down Onto The Beach, Just Follow The Road You Can'T Miss It.

Location what3words thuds.gliding.harnessed

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