Welcome to Hemyock

Hemyock is a small village located in the Blackdown Hills, Devon. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Hemyock has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hemyock is the St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in the village is the Hemyock Castle, which was built in the 14th century and is now a private residence. Visitors can still see the remains of the castle's moat and walls, and there are many interesting stories and legends associated with the site.

Hemyock is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside. The Blackdown Hills are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are many stunning views and picturesque villages to discover in the area. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Hemyock is a great destination to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hemyock Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Greenhall	Parklands Hemyock Cullompton Devon EX15 3RY 01823680240 School Website
Culmstock Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin O'mahony	Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3JP 01884840598 School Website
Churchstanton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Matthew Watson	Churchstanton Taunton Somerset TA3 7RL 01823601354 School Website
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Collier	Sampford Arundel Wellington Somerset TA21 9QN 01823672342 School Website
Wellesley Park Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carly Wilkins	Homefield Wellington Somerset TA21 9AJ 01823664876 School Website
Uffculme Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fraser Wallace	Ashley Road Uffculme Cullompton Devon EX15 3AY 01884840282 School Website
Wellington School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Eugene Du Toit	South Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8NT 1823668800
Court Fields School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Polly Matthews	Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW 01823664201 School Website
Uffculme School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Blackburn	Chapel Hill Uffculme Cullompton Devon EX15 3AG 01884840458 School Website
Rockwell Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Berrisford	Brooklands Road Rockwell Green Wellington Somerset TA21 9DJ 01823662317 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 5.85 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 8.20 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 9.05 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 9.61 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 11.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Master Cabs 07989 144551 Ford Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9PE 3.36 Miles
Blackdown Cars 01404 892888 Liberator Way, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4XF 3.95 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01823 669666 164 Barn Meads Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AP 3.98 Miles
Monument Mini Cabs 01823 664444 8 Walkers Gate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DJ 4.33 Miles
Jolly Jaunts Taxis 01884 840979 27 Highland Terrace, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EN 4.44 Miles
Allens Taxis And Minibus Service 07976 827762 27 Highland Terrace, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EN 4.44 Miles
Am Taxis 01823 666333 Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT 4.65 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd 07960 416383 27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP 4.85 Miles
Airport Xpress 01823 665522 16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ 5.04 Miles
Parkway Taxis 01884 38899 Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7EH 5.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hemyock Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hemyock Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blackdown Practice 01823 680206	The Blackdown Practice The Surgery Station Road, Hemyock Cullompton, Devon EX15 3SF
The Blackdown Practice	Highfield Surgery Culme Way Dunkeswell Devon EX14 4JP
Wellington Medical Centre 01823 663551	Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8BD
Grantlands Surgery Uffculme	Commercial Road Uffculme Devon EX15 3EB
Wellington Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bulford Wellington TA21 8QQ

Local Stores

Wellington - Fore Street
4-6 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AQ
01823 663649
Store Website
4.58 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

New Street Vets Ltd
Unit 1/C, Station Road Industrial Estate Hemyock Cullompton Devon EX15 3SE 01823 681 067 office@newstreetvets.co.uk Website 0.27 miles
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Western Counties Equine Hospital Ltd
Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3LA 01884 841 100 westerncounties@equinehospital.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Walker Equine Vets
Red Lane Barn Red Lane Clayhidon Cullompton Devon EX15 3TW 01823 475208 office@walkerequinevets.co.uk Website 2.89 miles
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The Vale Veterinary Group
7 Fore Street Uffculme Cullompton Devon EX15 3AN 01884 841317 valehelen@btconnect.com 4.21 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 4.65 miles

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Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9FG 01823 662286 office@mountvets.com Website 5.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.28 miles Wellington

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 4.51 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 8.53 miles Taunton

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.66 miles

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Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 12.80 miles

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Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 14.09 miles

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