Welcome to Alcombe

Alcombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Minehead and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life. Alcombe has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages.

One of the main attractions in Alcombe is the beautiful St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in the village is the Alcombe Combe, a beautiful wooded valley that is perfect for walking and exploring. The combe is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes.

Alcombe is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Alcombe Carnival, which is a highlight of the village calendar. Overall, Alcombe is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 2.8°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
West Somerset College Academy Converter Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Doughty	Bircham Road Alcombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6AY 01643706061 School Website
Minehead Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Walker	Ponsford Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5RH 01643704191 School Website
Minehead First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Bingham	Townsend Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5RG 01643702938 School Website
Aurora Foxes Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Mark Costello	Selbourne Place Minehead Somerset TA24 5TY 1643708529 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Richard Smith	Watery Lane Minehead Somerset TA24 5NY 1643702759 School Website
Dunster First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Paul James	13 St George's Street Dunster Minehead Somerset TA24 6RX 01643821254 School Website
Timberscombe Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Angela Hall	Timberscombe Minehead Somerset TA24 7TY 01643841259 School Website
Cutcombe Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Philp	Wheddon Cross Minehead Somerset TA24 7DZ 01643841462 School Website
Old Cleeve C Of E School Washford Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Emma Murch	Washford Watchet Somerset TA23 0PB 01984640232 School Website
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Sparks	Parsons Street Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8QJ 01643862249 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB 14.16 Miles

Llantwit Major Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF61 1ST 14.74 Miles

Barry Island The Parade, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH 15.87 Miles

Barry Broad Street, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 7AE 15.93 Miles

Barry Docks Dockview Road, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF63 4LE 16.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Choice Taxis 01643 702325 13 Marshfield Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AQ 0.01 Miles
1St 4 A Terrys Taxi 01643 705599 50 Fownes Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AF 0.12 Miles
Alcombe Taxis 01643 702269 10 Hayfield Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AB 0.19 Miles
Anchor Taxis 01643 704240 11 Pintail Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UJ 0.40 Miles
Minehead Taxis 01643 704123 Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BJ 0.43 Miles
Ads Cabs 01643 702719 14 Widgeon Close, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UH 0.44 Miles
Cab-It 01643707544 43 Queens Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DZ 0.50 Miles
South West Taxis 01643 707444 10 Townsend Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG 0.65 Miles
Chris's Taxis 01643 706656 40 Poundfield Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5ER 0.80 Miles
Tony's Taxis 01643 702424 22 Watery La, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NZ 0.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alcombe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staunton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ponsford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mallard Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Edward Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mart Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townsend Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerland Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerwest World No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cher No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Strand No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF
Minehead Medical Centre 01643 703441	2 Irnham Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5DL
Dunster & Porlock Surgeries 01643 821244	Dunster And Porlock Surge West Street Dunster Somerset TA24 6SN
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ

Local Stores

Alcombe Road
57 Alcombe Road
Alcombe
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6BB
01643 703132
shop.4565@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
TA24 8PU
01643 862515
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 0.30 miles
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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 0.58 miles

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White Lodge Equine And Farm Clinic Ltd
Ellicombe Farm Ellicombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6TP 01643 703649 farm@whitelodgeclinic.co.uk Website 0.64 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Roughmoor Enterprise Centre Roughmoor, Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4AT 01984 634 013 williton@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk 7.15 miles
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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 11.49 miles

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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 12.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 1.32 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 1.48 miles Ta24 6Th

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Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.92 miles

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Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 5.71 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 8.13 miles

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Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 12.15 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Overcast	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.7°C	16.4°C	15.3°C	15.2°C	15.8°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	15.6°C	16.4°C	14.4°C	14.5°C	15.6°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	15.6°C	15°C	13°C	9.5°C	7.3°C	6.4°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	4.8°C	9.9°C
Feels Like	15.5°C	14.2°C	11.1°C	6.5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	3°C	1.9°C	8.4°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Moderate snow	Moderate snow	Moderate snow	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	4.6°C	3°C	2.2°C	1.4°C	0.9°C	1.2°C	2.3°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	1.4°C	0.8°C	1.6°C
Feels Like	1.7°C	-0.4°C	-1.6°C	-3°C	-4.4°C	-4.5°C	-3.5°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-4.1°C	-5°C	-3°C

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