Welcome to Portway

Portway is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Sherborne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. Portway is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning countryside and historic landmarks in the area.

One of the main attractions in Portway is the beautiful St. Mary's Church. This historic church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The church is also home to a number of interesting artifacts and features, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Another popular attraction in Portway is the nearby Sherborne Castle. This stunning castle dates back to the 16th century and is set in beautiful gardens and grounds. The castle is open to visitors and offers a fascinating insight into the history of the area. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms and learn about the lives of the people who lived there. The castle is also home to a number of interesting exhibits and displays, including a collection of historic weapons and armor.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 1.5°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Hindhayes Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Nester	Leigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0HB 01458442978 School Website
Strode College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr John Revill	Church Road Street Somerset BA16 0AB 1458844402 School Website
Elmhurst Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Airey	Elmhurst Lane Street Somerset BA16 0HH 01458442979 School Website
Crispin School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Reddick	Church Road Street Somerset BA16 0AD 01458442714 School Website
Brookside Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Brian Walton	Brooks Road Street Somerset BA16 0PR 01458443340 School Website
Avalon School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Farnell	Brooks Road Street Somerset BA16 0PS 01458443081 School Website
Millfield School Other Independent School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mr G Horgan	Butleigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0YD 1458442291 School Website
Walton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Toal	Meadow Lane Walton Street Walton Somerset BA16 9LA 01458443675 School Website
Mendip Partnership School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hill	Abbots Court Benedict Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9NP 01458258296 School Website
St Benedicts Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Piers Ranger	Benedict Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9EX 01458831811 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 9.94 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 10.60 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 11.73 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 13.01 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 13.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Arthur S Taxi S 07704 275935 11 Houndwood Drove, Street, Somerset, BA16 9PW 0.21 Miles
Lock Private Hire 01458 447903 33 Silver Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0JR 0.47 Miles
S And S Taxis 07725 812900 2 Wessex Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ES 0.48 Miles
Wessex Chauffeuring 01458 445473 3 Grangefields, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HT 0.69 Miles
Dial-A-Taxi 07717 322662 11 Asney Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 9RP 0.80 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01458 447444 16 Gould Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AZ 0.85 Miles
Red Rose Taxis 01458 441077 25 Barnard Av, Street, Somerset, BA16 0RW 0.91 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01458 840358 2B Creeches Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 9RR 1.23 Miles
Cjw Taxis 01458 833106 Unit 6, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LU 1.49 Miles
Knights Of Glastonbury Taxis 07756 465253 5 Oriel Drive, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9PA 1.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westleaze Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Portland Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Street Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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West End Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queens Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookleigh Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leigh Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonehill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivythorne Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Vine Surgery Partnership 01458 841122	Vine Surgery Hindhayes Lane Street Somerset BA16 0ET
Millfield Senior School	Butleigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0YD
Glastonbury Surgery 01458 833666	The Glastonbury Surgery Feversham Lane Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9LP
Glastonbury Health Centre 01458 834100	Glastonbury Health Centre 1 Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DD
Millfield Prep School	Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD

Local Stores

Street
84-86 Westend
Street
Somerset
BA16 0LP
01458 440777
Store Website
0.36 miles

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SPAR Wells
19 - 21
Tucker Street
Wells
BA5 2DZ
01749 672014
Store Website
6.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Street Veterinary Centre
Street Veterinary Centre 187 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NE 01458 442398 office@streetvets.co.uk Website 0.31 miles

Animals Treated
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Street Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Street Retail Park Gravenchon Way Street Somerset BA16 0HS 01458 844 900 street@vets4pets.com Website 0.36 miles

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Orchard Vets Glastonbury Ltd T/A Orchard Vets
Wirrall Park Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9XE 01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
Amenities
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Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.11 miles
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Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield Pennybatch Lane Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1NH 01749 830666 info@sepvets.com Website 6.10 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 6.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Glastonbury Tor
A Circular Dog Walk Up To Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury Tor Is A Prominent Hill Overlooking The Isle Of Avalon, Glastonbury And Somerset. Located At The Top Of The Hill Is St Michael's Tower, A Grade I Listed Building. The Entire Site Is Managed By BA6 9EH 1.80 miles From London: M3 Then A303 And A37. From The North East: A1 Or M1, M25 To M3 (Junction 12), Then A303 And A37. From The Midlands: M40 And A34 To A303 And A37. From The North West: M6, M5 To A39 (Junction 23) Then A361. From Wales: M4, M5 To A39 (As Above). From The West Country: A37 Or A361.

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 4.56 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 6.03 miles

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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 7.22 miles

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Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 7.83 miles

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Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 10.69 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.4°C	11°C	10.6°C	10.1°C	11.1°C	13.8°C	16°C	19°C	19.9°C	19.5°C	16.2°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	11.5°C	11.3°C	10.9°C	9.7°C	10.2°C	13.4°C	15.9°C	19°C	19.9°C	19.5°C	15.6°C	12.8°C

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Temp	12.8°C	11.8°C	11.2°C	11°C	13.9°C	18°C	22.5°C	25.3°C	26°C	25.4°C	23.3°C	21.1°C
Feels Like	11.1°C	9.8°C	9°C	8.5°C	12.6°C	17.7°C	23.3°C	25.8°C	26.5°C	26.4°C	25.4°C	21.1°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

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Temp	19.7°C	17.2°C	14.7°C	12.7°C	11.8°C	11.8°C	12.2°C	14.2°C	15.9°C	16.9°C	14.1°C	16.4°C
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