Welcome to Chard Junction

Chard Junction is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the River Axe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Chard Junction is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Chard Junction railway station.

One of the main attractions in Chard Junction is the River Axe, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing and is home to a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon. Visitors can also enjoy a leisurely walk along the riverbank, taking in the stunning scenery and wildlife. The village is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the surrounding countryside.

Chard Junction is a great place to visit for those interested in history. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Chard Junction railway station. The station was built in the 19th century and is a fine example of Victorian architecture. Visitors can also explore the nearby St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is home to a number of interesting features, including a medieval font and a 15th-century rood screen.

Local Weather

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Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tatworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracey Hart	School Lane Tatworth Chard Somerset TA20 2RX 01460220565 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Butler	Chardstock Axminster Devon EX13 7BJ 01460220534 School Website
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Evans	Chard Street Thorncombe Chard Somerset TA20 4NE 146030535 School Website
Winsham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johns	Church Street Winsham Near Chard Somerset TA20 4HU 146030377 School Website
Manor Court Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Talmage	Duck Lane Chard Somerset TA20 2ES 0 146062350 School Website
Hawkchurch Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Threlfalll	Hawkchurch Axminster Devon EX13 5XD 1297678331 School Website
Chard School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Hill	Monmouth House Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA 146063234 School Website
Avishayes Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Rinaldi	Fairway Rise Chard Somerset TA20 1NS 0 146063050 School Website
Holyrood Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dave Maccormick	Zembard Lane Chard Somerset TA20 1JL 01460260100 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Petts	All Saints Axminster Devon EX13 7LX 129732761 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 5.12 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 7.24 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 11.48 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 14.75 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 15.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gem Taxis 01460 221123 35 Wellings Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RY 1.09 Miles
Kings Taxis 01460 63743 63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH 2.89 Miles
Wood's Taxi Services 01460 64179 15 Elizabeth Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BY 3.21 Miles
Paynes Premier Travel 01297 35895 3 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HU 4.00 Miles
Axminster Cabs Ltd 01297 34000 43 Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ 4.82 Miles
Axminster Taxis 01297 34000 43 Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ 4.82 Miles
Iq Taxis 07736 642738 12 Fairclose, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3LU 5.01 Miles
A To B Taxis Axminster 01297 33900 22 Kirby Close, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5JA 5.04 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 6.08 Miles
Craig's Taxis 01308 861000 1 Avery Cottage Axminster Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PA 6.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broadbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chard Junction Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perry Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Chard Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Whitegate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Chard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tatworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Forton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whatley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tytherleigh Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ariel Healthcare - St. Marys	St. Marys Crescent Chard TA20 2DZ
Tawstock Medical Centre, Chard 01460 67763	Tawstock Medical Centre St Mary's Crescent Chard Somerset TA20 2DZ
Springmead Surgery, Chard 01460 64457	Springmead Surgery Summerfields Road Chard Somerset TA20 2EW
Ariel Healthcare 01460 63071	59 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Scott Rowe	Axminster Hospital Chard Street Axminster Devon EX13 5DU

Local Stores

Axminster - South Street
11 South Street
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5AD
01297 32157
shop.5855@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.83 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
10 Bath Street Chard Somerset TA20 2ET 01460 261150 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 2.69 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 2.88 miles
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Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Coombe Lane Axminster Devon EX13 5AX 01297 630500 reception@axvets.co.uk Website 4.80 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 5.47 miles

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Summerleaze Vets Ltd
Summerleaze Farm Gammons Hill Kilmington Axminster Devon EX13 7RA 01297 304007 summerleaze@summerleaze-vets.co.uk Website 5.88 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Summerleaze Farm Gammonds Hill Kilmington Axminster Devon EX13 7RA 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 5.88 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.11 miles

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Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 8.41 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 8.69 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 8.98 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.17 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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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 11.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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	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

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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
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