Welcome to Bishopswood

Bishopswood is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bishopswood is a peaceful and picturesque village that is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodlands. The village is home to a small community of friendly and welcoming people who are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty of their surroundings.

Bishopswood is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Blackdown Hills are also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the historic city of Exeter, the Jurassic Coast, and the Dartmoor National Park.

Bishopswood is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside. The village is home to a small but friendly community of people who are proud of their heritage and the stunning landscape that surrounds them. Whether you are a keen hiker, cyclist, or horse rider, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, Bishopswood is the perfect destination for you.

Local Schools

School	Details
Buckland St Mary Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Morton	Buckland St Mary Chard Somerset TA20 3SJ 01460234251 School Website
Churchstanton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Matthew Watson	Churchstanton Taunton Somerset TA3 7RL 01823601354 School Website
Upottery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Legg	Upottery Honiton Devon EX14 9QT 01404861292 School Website
Combe St Nicholas Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Maxwell	Combe St Nicholas Chard Somerset TA20 3NG 0 146063116 School Website
3 Dimensions Other Independent Special School Ages:7-25 Head Teacher Miss Caroline Rolfe	Chardleigh House Chardleigh Green Wadeford Chard Somerset TA20 3AJ 44146065611 School Website
Stockland Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Bendall	Stockland Honiton Devon EX14 9EF 01404881456 School Website
Neroche Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Collins	Broadway Ilminster Somerset TA19 9RG 146052664 School Website
Thurlbear Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Gillan	Thurlbear Taunton Somerset TA3 5BW 01823442277 School Website
The Redstart Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Collins	Redstart Road Chard Somerset TA20 1SD 0 146067457 School Website
Holyrood Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dave Maccormick	Zembard Lane Chard Somerset TA20 1JL 01460260100 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.93 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 9.10 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 9.60 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 12.40 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 12.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Iq Taxis 07736 642738 12 Fairclose, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3LU 3.78 Miles
Age Of Elegance Vintage Cars 01823 480365 Hill Farm/Thurlbear Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AY 4.84 Miles
Wood's Taxi Services 01460 64179 15 Elizabeth Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BY 5.40 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 5.84 Miles
Kings Taxis 01460 63743 63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH 5.96 Miles
A Cabs 01823 241124 53 Orchid Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XL 6.29 Miles
Airport Xpress 01823 665522 16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ 6.32 Miles
Master Cabs 07989 144551 Ford Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9PE 6.38 Miles
Ba Taxis 01823 252505 18 Woodrush Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XB 6.41 Miles
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 6.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bishopswood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchinford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Otterford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stopgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland St Mary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackwater 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
Howley Hamlet Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Tavern Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayne Corfe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Yarcombe Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitestaunton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moonhayes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Churchinford	Fairfield Green Churchinford Taunton Somerset TA3 7RR
Church View Medical Centre 01460 55300	Church View Medical Ctr Broadway Rd, Broadway Illminster Somerset TA19 9RX
Springmead Surgery, Chard 01460 64457	Springmead Surgery Summerfields Road Chard Somerset TA20 2EW
Ariel Healthcare 01460 63071	59 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Tawstock Medical Centre, Chard 01460 67763	Tawstock Medical Centre St Mary's Crescent Chard Somerset TA20 2DZ

Local Stores

Wellington New Road
33 Wellington New Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5LU
01823 289871
Store Website
7.40 miles

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SPAR Hemyock
Station Road
Hemyock
EX15 3SE
01823 680408
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Walker Equine Vets
Red Lane Barn Red Lane Clayhidon Cullompton Devon EX15 3TW 01823 475208 office@walkerequinevets.co.uk Website 5.41 miles
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
10 Bath Street Chard Somerset TA20 2ET 01460 261150 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 5.68 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Chard
Glynswood Veterinary Centre Furnham Road Chard Somerset TA20 1AF 01460 66111 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 5.80 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cave Veterinary Specialists
Georges Farm West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LE 01823 653510 info@cave-vet-specialists.co.uk Website 5.85 miles

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New Street Vets Ltd
Unit 1/C, Station Road Industrial Estate Hemyock Cullompton Devon EX15 3SE 01823 681 067 office@newstreetvets.co.uk Website 6.47 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton
South Road Veterinary Centre Mountfields Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3BQ 01823 327272 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 6.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 2.66 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 7.16 miles Wellington

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 7.91 miles Taunton

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 8.13 miles

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 11.79 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 12.68 miles

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