Welcome to Westcombe

Westcombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the Mendip Hills, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the main attractions in Westcombe is the Westcombe Dairy, which produces award-winning artisan cheeses. The dairy has been in operation for over 200 years and is known for its traditional methods of cheese-making. Visitors can take a tour of the dairy and learn about the process of cheese-making, as well as sample some of the delicious cheeses produced on site. The dairy also has a shop where visitors can purchase a variety of cheeses, as well as other local produce.

Westcombe is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Lawrence Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained-glass windows. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink. Overall, Westcombe is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Evercreech Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Paradise Crescent Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6EH 01749830447 School Website
Upton Noble C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Upton Noble Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AU 01749850375 School Website
Bruton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Higher Backway Bruton Somerset BA10 0DP 01749812331 School Website
All Hallows School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Dr Trevor Richards	Cranmore Hall East Cranmore Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4SF 1749881600 School Website
King's Bruton Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Wilmshurst	Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED 1749814200 School Website
St Aldhelms Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pippa Cohen	Chelynch Park Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PL 01749880376 School Website
Sexeys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Cullen	Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DF 01749813393 School Website
Ditcheat Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RB 01749860329 School Website
Whitstone Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Guy Swallow	Charlton Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5PF 01749345555 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 2.82 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.30 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 8.58 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 10.56 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 11.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dovecot Cabs 01749 812098 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 1.92 Miles
Chinnock Taxis 01749 831529 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 1.92 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire 01749 330333 11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL 3.89 Miles
Call A Car 01749 346033 12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE 4.31 Miles
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.35 Miles
Regal Taxis 01749 347750 Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL 4.40 Miles
Wright Cars 01749 345151 18 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BJ 4.44 Miles
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 4.55 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 5.32 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 5.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batcombe Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Car Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batcombe House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Stratton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kale Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Milton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Milton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesterblade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Evercreech Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Maesdown Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Noble Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pecking Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Evercreech Surgery	Prestleigh Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JY
Bruton Surgery 01749 812310	The Bruton Surgery Patwell Lane Bruton Somerset BA10 0EG
Park Medical Practice 01749 334383	The Park Medical Practice Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX

Local Stores

Evercreech
Victoria Square
Evercreech
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6JP
01749 830219
Store Website
1.68 miles

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SPAR Bruton
Bill the Butcher
SPAR 11 High Street
Bruton
BA10 0AB
01749 812388
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 2.75 miles

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The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5QH 01749 343 955 info@sheptonvets.com Website 3.93 miles
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Frome Equine Vets
Badgers Cross Equestrian Cloford Frome Somerset BA11 4PG 01373 310277 info@fromeequinevets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 4.99 miles
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Bellevue Veterinary Clinic
Millards Hill Trudoxhill Frome Somerset BA11 5DW 01373 836186 Lesley@bellevue-vets.co.uk Website 5.30 miles
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On Call out of hours service from 13:01 to 08:29 Monday morning
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.22 miles

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Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 7.77 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 9.85 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 10.87 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 10.93 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.

Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 11.03 miles

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