Welcome to Ansford

Ansford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately two miles east of Castle Cary and six miles north of Wincanton. The village is home to a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Ansford is also known for its historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Ansford House and the 15th-century Church of St. Andrew.

One of the main attractions in Ansford is the Church of St. Andrew. This beautiful building dates back to the 15th century and is known for its impressive tower and stunning stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The church also hosts regular services and events, including concerts and exhibitions.

Another popular attraction in Ansford is the nearby town of Castle Cary. This charming town is home to a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a number of historic buildings and landmarks. Castle Cary is also known for its annual street fair, which takes place in September and attracts visitors from across the region. Overall, Ansford is a beautiful and historic village that offers visitors a range of attractions and activities to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ansford Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Purnell	Maggs Lane Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JJ 01963350895 School Website
Castle Cary Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Martin	Park Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EH 01963350520 School Website
Sexeys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Cullen	Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DF 01749813393 School Website
King's Bruton Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Wilmshurst	Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED 1749814200 School Website
Bruton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Higher Backway Bruton Somerset BA10 0DP 01749812331 School Website
Ditcheat Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RB 01749860329 School Website
Lovington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Lovington Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7PX 01963240305 School Website
North Cadbury Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Truett	Cary Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7DE 1963440420 School Website
Evercreech Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norma Anselm	Paradise Crescent Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6EH 01749830447 School Website
King Arthur's School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jen Jacklin	West Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9BX 196332368 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 0.81 Miles
06:41 to London Paddington Platform:1 Estimated:06:48 06:49 to Filton Abbey Wood Platform:3 On time 07:12 to London Waterloo Platform:2 On time
Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 2.68 Miles
06:54 to Filton Abbey Wood Platform:1 On time 07:12 to Weymouth Platform:2 On time 07:17 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time
Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 7.58 Miles
06:34 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time 06:50 to Exeter St Davids Platform:1 On time 07:08 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time
Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 10.52 Miles
06:26 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time 06:57 to Exeter St Davids Platform:2 On time 07:00 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 10.97 Miles
06:12 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time 06:42 to Exeter St Davids Platform:2 On time 06:42 to London Waterloo Platform:1 On time

Local Taxis

Taxi
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 0.55 Miles
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 0.86 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 1.19 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 1.19 Miles
Chinnock Taxis 01749 831529 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 3.48 Miles
Dovecot Cabs 01749 812098 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 3.48 Miles
Dax Travel Private Hire 01963 34318 3 Locks Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JR 4.89 Miles
Destination Travel 01963 34441 Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 4.96 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 4.96 Miles
Wincanton Taxis 01963 824269 2 Tything Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EU 5.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ansford Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cumnock Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Ansford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadspen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Cary Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Victoria Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millbrooke Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torbay Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Cary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clanville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cole Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyke Champflower Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary 01963 350210	Millbrook Surgery Millbrook Gardens Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EE
Bruton Surgery 01749 812310	The Bruton Surgery Patwell Lane Bruton Somerset BA10 0EG
Evercreech Surgery	Prestleigh Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JY
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ

Local Stores

Castle Cary
1 Fore Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7BG
01963 350482
shop.4756@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.64 miles

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SPAR Bruton
Bill the Butcher
SPAR 11 High Street
Bruton
BA10 0AB
01749 812388
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 2.44 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 2.44 miles

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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 4.76 miles

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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
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The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5QH 01749 343 955 info@sheptonvets.com Website 6.41 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 6.46 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 8.22 miles

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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 9.90 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.

River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 10.67 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 11.52 miles

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Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 11.79 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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