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

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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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

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Westleaze
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Grange Avenue
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Cranhill Road
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Portland Road
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Clarks Village
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West End Post Office
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Queens Road
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Brookleigh
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Leigh Road
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Stonehill
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The Cross
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Ivythorne Road
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Green Lane Avenue
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield
Pennybatch Lane
Wookey
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1NH
01749 830666
info@sepvets.com
Website
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Amenities
Disabled public access

Referrals only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1FD
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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.
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