Welcome to Ashwick

Ashwick is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the Mendip Hills, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. The village has a rich history, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ashwick is the St. James Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. The church has a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Ashwick is the Ashwick Court. The court is a historic building that dates back to the 17th century. It was once the home of the local lord and has since been converted into a hotel. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation and is a popular destination for tourists visiting the area. The building has been beautifully restored and retains many of its original features, including a grand staircase and ornate plasterwork.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 10.1°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Oakhill Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jude Clements	Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5AQ 01749840426 School Website
Stoke St Michael Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Vincent	Moonshill Road Stoke St Michael Radstock Somerset BA3 5LG 01749840470 School Website
Downside School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hobbs	Stratton-On-The-Fosse Radstock Somerset BA3 4RJ 1761235100 School Website
St Vigor & St John Church School Academy Converter Head Teacher Mr Chris Chorley	Wells Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EX 1761233847 School Website
Shepton Mallet Community Infants School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Honoria Thompson	Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE 01749342322 School Website
Bowlish Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Gilbert	Bowlish Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5JQ 01749342514 School Website
St Pauls Church Of England Vc Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Partridge	Paul Street Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5LA 01749343250 School Website
Whitstone Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Guy Swallow	Charlton Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5PF 01749345555 School Website
St Aldhelms Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pippa Cohen	Chelynch Park Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PL 01749880376 School Website
Bishop Henderson Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Lane	Farley Dell Coleford Radstock Somerset BA3 5PN 01373812557 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 8.75 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 8.93 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 9.35 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 12.17 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 12.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lucky Cars 01761 233989 Heathbury, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EW 2.34 Miles
Tudor Rose Cars 01761 239204 4 James Close, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5HA 2.52 Miles
Wright Cars 01749 345151 18 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BJ 2.76 Miles
Regal Taxis 01749 347750 Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL 2.82 Miles
Call A Car 01749 346033 12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE 3.15 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire 01749 330333 11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL 3.16 Miles
Roma Cabs 07902 856634 52 Hillside Avenue, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2NA 3.77 Miles
Silverline Taxis 01749 836330 North Lodge, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DZ 4.12 Miles
Welton Cabs 01761 417600 3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW 4.71 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 4.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashwick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakhill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gurney Slade Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Three Ashes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Glen View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binegar No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Rock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakhill Surgery 01749 840233	Oakhill Surg, Pondsmead Shepton Road, Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5HT
Chilcompton Surgery	Carters Way Chilcompton Radstock Avon BA3 4XH
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Park Medical Practice 01749 334383	The Park Medical Practice Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT

Local Stores

Chilcompton
Naishs Cross
Chilcompton
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 4JN
01761 232328
Store Website
2.20 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Norton
Church Lane
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2JL
01761 412077
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5QH 01749 343 955 info@sheptonvets.com Website 2.98 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2ET 01761 412223 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road Radstock Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2QE 01761 412 132 enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Natures Vet Clinic
Paulton Surgery, The Old School House Church Street Paulton Bristol Gloucestershire BS39 7LG 01761 411 705 naturesvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.52 miles
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 5.58 miles
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
23 St. Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AW 01749 670966 Website 5.63 miles

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Local Dog Walks

East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound. Carters Cottage Smithams Hill East Harptree Bristol BS40 6BZ 6.38 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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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 6.88 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 7.64 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 7.71 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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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 10.11 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.

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 10.59 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	11.2°C	5.7°C	3.7°C	6.3°C	12°C	16.2°C	16.7°C	20.4°C	19.8°C	16.1°C	14°C
Feels Like	12°C	11.6°C	4.8°C	2.4°C	4.7°C	11.2°C	16°C	18.9°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	15.4°C	12.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	12.3°C	11.4°C	11°C	10.9°C	12.8°C	17.9°C	23.7°C	27.1°C	28.1°C	27.7°C	24.5°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	10.3°C	9.3°C	8.7°C	8.3°C	10.5°C	17.3°C	24.5°C	27.5°C	28.5°C	28.7°C	26.6°C	21.2°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	18.2°C	15.6°C	13.4°C	13°C	13.5°C	14.4°C	15.2°C	15.2°C	14.4°C	12.1°C	15.9°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	18.2°C	15.2°C	12.2°C	11.3°C	11.6°C	12.5°C	14.3°C	14.6°C	13°C	10.1°C	14.9°C

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