Welcome to Buckhorn

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

The village of Buckhorn Devon has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times. The village was once a thriving market town that was known for its wool trade. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. The village is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also has several quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants that offer visitors a taste of traditional Devonshire cuisine.

Buckhorn Devon is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside that is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The Blackdown Hills are also home to several nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, where visitors can observe a variety of rare and endangered species. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled holiday, Buckhorn Devon has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Abbas And Templecombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Webb	School Lane Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HP 01963370481 School Website
Horsington Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Barge	Horsington Templecombe Somerset BA8 0BW 01963370358 School Website
Marchant Holliday School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Kitts	North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AH 196333234 School Website
Wincanton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Wilson	South Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DZ 0 196332132 School Website
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danuta Girton	Tout Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DH 196332660 School Website
King Arthur's School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jen Jacklin	West Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9BX 196332368 School Website
St Nicholas C Of E Primary School Henstridge Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Shearer	Ash Walk Henstridge Templecombe Somerset BA8 0QD 01963362308 School Website
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Watkins	Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL 1963220345 School Website
Stalbridge Church Of England Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Elledge	Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2LP 01963362487 School Website
St Georges Church Of England School Bourton Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Farndale	Church Track Bourton Gillingham Dorset SP8 5BN 01747840409 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 1.69 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.29 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 6.73 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 7.47 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 7.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Combe Cabs 01963 370156 27 West St, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0LG 2.11 Miles
Alan's Cab 01963 33359 40 Southgate Dr, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9ET 2.18 Miles
Destination Travel 01963 34441 Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 2.19 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 2.19 Miles
Wincanton Taxis 01963 824269 2 Tything Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EU 2.26 Miles
Cale Cabs 01963 34596 9 Greenway Cl, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RH 2.40 Miles
Elite Travel Services 0117 379 0008 23 Pillmeadow Kingston Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5EN 2.50 Miles
Dax Travel Private Hire 01963 34318 3 Locks Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JR 2.65 Miles
Vale Cars Ltd 01963 363000 Bowbridge Works, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0TF 2.70 Miles
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton 01258 820117 Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR 3.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horsington Marsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rodgrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Home Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slades Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Half Moon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Templecombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Horsington Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vine Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckhorn Weston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Cheriton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lattiford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bennetts Field Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southgate Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Gaymer, M Port/Templecombe 01963 370224	Rock House Station Road Templecombe Somerset BA8 0JR
Wincanton Health Centre 01963 435700	Wincanton Health Centre Dykes Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Milborne Port Surgery 01963 250334	Gainsborough Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5FH

Local Stores

Templecombe - High Street
High Street
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0JA
01963 371597
Store Website
1.65 miles

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SPAR Riverside Garage
SPAR Riverside Garage
West Stour
Gillingham
SP8 5RJ
01747 838487
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham Dorset SP8 5HY 01747 822799 equine@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Animals Treated
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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 2.50 miles

Animals Treated
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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RU 01963 362699 office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
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Animals Treated
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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RU 01963548240 info@smvets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
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Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2SD 01963 251 772 info@sclaterequine.co.uk Website 4.64 miles
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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 6.75 miles

Location what3words builds.saves.irrigate

River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 10.19 miles

Location what3words waddle.dozen.fund

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 11.82 miles

Location what3words pine.foam.chat

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 12.02 miles

Location what3words threaded.lure.smoking

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 12.85 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 13.45 miles Frome

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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