Welcome to Thorney

Thorney is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated near the River Thame and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Thorney Abbey, which was founded in the 11th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Thorney is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a church, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Greyhound, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves traditional English food and drinks. The village also has a cricket club, which is a great way for residents to get involved in the community and stay active.

Thorney is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is also close to the Chiltern Hills, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Chiltern Hills offer stunning views and a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Thorney is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Long Sutton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds	Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9NT 01458241434 School Website
Huish Episcopi Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nat Parnell	Wincanton Road Huish Episcopi Langport Somerset TA10 9SS 01458250501 School Website
Huish Episcopi Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tiffany Doughty Davis	North Street Langport Somerset TA10 9RW 01458250673 School Website
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Lawson	Stembridge Martock Somerset TA12 6BP 01460240507 School Website
Ash Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Bennett	Main Street Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NS 01935822674 School Website
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
Hambridge Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy St John	Hambridge Langport Somerset TA10 0AZ 01460281370 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
Castle Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Morton	Castle Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6RE 01935822342 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 9.22 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 9.23 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 9.99 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.73 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 12.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And J And J C Cars 01458 241463 5 Knightlands Lane, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9HR 2.13 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 07887 777243 19 Limbury, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DX 2.63 Miles
A Car For The Occasion 01460 241697 Applewood, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5HF 3.03 Miles
Roma Cabs 07891 177819 29 St Cleers Orchard, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QU 3.73 Miles
Lumberline Taxis 01458 746002 Pembury/Langport Rd, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HT 3.85 Miles
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 4.27 Miles
Coral-Cabs 07772 837977 27 The Millands, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NR 4.43 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 5.14 Miles
Bw Taxis Ltd 01460 53400 Unit 26, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DU 6.55 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 6.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mulchelney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Muchelney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longload Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsbury Episcopi Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pibsbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapp Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Sutton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coat Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Sutton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stembridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Langport Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Langport Surgery North Street Langport TA10 9RH
Langport Surgery 01458 250464	Langport Surgery North Street Langport Somerset TA10 9RH
Church Street Surgery, Martock 01460 240707	Church Street Surgery Church Street Martock Somerset TA12 6JL
Martock Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Church Street Martock TA12 6JL
South Petherton Surgery	Hamsfield Lane Hospital Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EG

Local Stores

Martock
The Martock Centre
North Street
Martock
Somerset
TA12 6DL
01935 824744
Store Website
2.96 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Langport Veterinary Centre
Regency House Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PS 01458 250 459 office@langportvets.co.uk Website 2.43 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 2.45 miles
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Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.18 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 4.22 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 4.45 miles
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Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 6.40 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 4.55 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 4.65 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 4.79 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 4.94 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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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 5.98 miles

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 8.56 miles

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