Welcome to Westport

Westport is a small town located in Somerset, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Brue and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Westport is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Westport is also known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. The town is home to several galleries and art studios, showcasing the work of local artists. The Westport Arts Festival is a popular annual event that celebrates the town's artistic heritage. The festival features live music, theatre performances, and art exhibitions, attracting visitors from all over the country.

In addition to its cultural offerings, Westport is also a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing. The River Brue is a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species to be caught. The town is also home to several parks and nature reserves, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 13.9 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
Shepton Beauchamp Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Connel Boyle	Church Street Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0LQ 1460240793
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
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Lawson	Stembridge Martock Somerset TA12 6BP 01460240507 School Website
Dillington House Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DT
Curry Mallet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Stoddart	Lower Street Curry Mallet Taunton Somerset TA3 6TA 01823480421 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
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
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
South Petherton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Walker	Hayes End South Petherton Somerset TA13 5AG 01460240172

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 8.05 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 10.20 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.68 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 11.78 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 12.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bw Taxis Ltd 01460 53400 Unit 26, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DU 2.28 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 2.41 Miles
Ilminster Taxis 01460 54712 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 2.41 Miles
A Car For The Occasion 01460 241697 Applewood, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5HF 2.85 Miles
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 3.57 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 4.57 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 07887 777243 19 Limbury, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DX 4.79 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 6.01 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 6.08 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 6.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westport Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrington Toll Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Puckington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkers Lane Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Isle Brewers Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocklinch Central Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrows Hill Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepton Beauchamp Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lambrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oldway Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brimsgrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Isle Abbots Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dillington House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dillington House Ilminster TA19 9DT
Dillington House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dillington House Ilminster TA19 9DT
South Petherton Surgery	Hamsfield Lane Hospital Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EG
Summervale Surgery 01460 52354	Ilminster Medical Centre Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FE
The Meadows Surgery 01460 52284	The Meadows Surgery Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FE

Local Stores

Ilminster
Cornhill
The Square Cornhill
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0AH
01460 53064
Store Website
3.53 miles

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SPAR Ilminster
59 Station Road
Ilminster
TA19 9BG
01460 55528
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The County Veterinary Clinic
The Meeting House Ashwell Business Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX 01460 259509 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk 2.65 miles

Animals Treated
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Oakapple Surgery
Norfolk House 10 West Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 9AB 01460 54541 3.53 miles

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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
The Red House 2 St. James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BS 01460 241262 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 3.56 miles

Animals Treated
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0BQ 01460 52487 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.61 miles
Amenities
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St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 4.69 miles
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Langport Veterinary Centre
Regency House Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PS 01458 250 459 office@langportvets.co.uk Website 4.77 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 3.42 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 6.00 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 6.13 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.18 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 7.35 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 10.15 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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