Welcome to Biddisham

Biddisham is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, overlooking the Somerset Levels. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Biddisham has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century Church of St. John the Baptist and the Grade II listed Biddisham Manor.

Biddisham is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Lamb Inn, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a farm shop and a pottery studio. Biddisham is well-connected to the surrounding area, with easy access to the M5 motorway and the nearby towns of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea.

Overall, Biddisham is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful countryside location and easy access to the surrounding area make it a popular destination for visitors and a great place to live for those looking for a peaceful and rural lifestyle. Whether you're interested in history, walking, or simply enjoying the beauty of the Somerset countryside, Biddisham is a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Weare Academy First School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Miss Emma Tovey
Nottinghill Way
Weare
Somerset
BS26 2JS
01934712643
School Website
East Brent Church Of England First School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Turner
Church Road
East Brent
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 4HZ
1278760490
School Website
Lympsham Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Turner
Rectory Way
Lympsham
Weston-Super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 0EW
1934750473
School Website
Axbridge Church Of England First School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Dominic Shillabeer
Moorland Street
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2BA
01934732391
School Website
Brent Knoll Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Burman
Brent Knoll Primary School
Brent Street
Brent Knoll
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 4EQ
1278760546
School Website
Sedgemoor Manor School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Emily Bott
Blackford Road
Mark
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 4NP
1278641632
School Website
Hutton Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Lucinda Amos
Church Lane
Hutton
Weston-Super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 9SN
1934812852
School Website
Banwell Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Pocock
West Street
Banwell
Somerset
BS29 6DB
1934822498
School Website
Winscombe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lorna Richardson
Moorham Road
Winscombe
Somerset
BS25 1HH
1934843407
School Website
Sidcot School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-18
Head Teacher
Mr Iain Kilpatrick
Oakridge Lane
Winscombe
Somerset
BS25 1PD
01934843102
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Weston Milton
Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF
5.42 Miles
Highbridge And Burnham
Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
5.48 Miles
Worle
Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA
5.70 Miles
Weston-Super-Mare
Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY
5.90 Miles
Yatton
Station Road, Yatton, Somerset, BS49 4AJ
8.26 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
B B S Taxis
07770 837560
Hazeldene/Cheddar Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2DL
3.56 Miles
Brent Knoll Car Service
01278 760178
Laurel Avenue, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4BD
3.56 Miles
Cheddar Valley Taxis
01934 404002
4 Trinity Close, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NB
4.00 Miles
Bristol Airport Chauffeurs
01934 742111
Hartley House, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BH
4.45 Miles
Ans Taxis
07843 449708
Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA
4.47 Miles
A And S Private Hire
01934 843037
Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA
4.47 Miles
Sandford Private Hire
01934 820300
2 Yew Tree Gardens, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5QR
4.50 Miles
Weston Taxis
0844 330 2531
Unit 6/Weston Business Pk/The Airport, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8RA
4.52 Miles
Tj Limos
01934 505337
51 Anson Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7DG
4.54 Miles
Cheddar District Taxis
01934 744744
32 Labourham Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3XJ
4.85 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Biddisham Rectory
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New Moon
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Tarnock
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Bow Farm
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Rooksbridge Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
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Badgworth
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Webbington
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Rookery Close
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Christon Road (1) Loxton
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Edingworth
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Sedgemoor Services
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Loxton
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Compton Bishop
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Sedgemoor Services
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Church Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Brent Area Medical Centre
01278 760313
Brent Area Medical Centre
Anvil House
Brent Road, East Brent
Highbridge, Somerset
TA9 4JD
Axbridge Surgery
01934 732464
Axbridge Surgery
Houlgate Way
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2BJ
Dr John Dh & Partners
Banwell Surgery
Westfield Road
Banwell
Avon
BS29 6AD
Winscombe Surgery
01934 842211
Winscombe Surgery
Hillyfields Way
Winscombe
BS25 1AF
Wedmore/Axbridge
01934 712774
The Surgery
St Medard Road
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4AY
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Local Stores

Axbridge
2 The Square
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2AR
01934 732228
shop.6564@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.19 miles
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SPAR Roadchef Sedgemoor Services
Sedgemoor Services
M5 South
Rooksbridge
Axbridge
BS26 2UF
01934 750888
Store Website
1.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alexandra &Amp; Hillyfields Vets Ltd
Hillyfields Way
Winscombe
North Somerset
BS25 1AE
01934 843381
vets@hillyfieldsvets.co.uk
Website
3.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery
Redmans Hill
Blackford
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4NG
01934 712 229
Website
4.22 miles
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Consultations by appointment 24 hour Emergency Service Available
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Consultations by appointment 24 hour Emergency Service Available
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit 1
Saxon Court
Union Street
Cheddar
Somerset
BS27 3NA
01934 712 229
4.92 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Surgery
133 Worston Road
Highbridge
Burnham-On-Sea
Somerset
TA9 3JX
01278 792 959
info@bridge-veterinary-surgery.co.uk
Website
5.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Birds

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Dogs

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Green Pastures Veterinary Centre
Moor Lane
Weston-Super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 7LA
01934 622022
info@greenpasturesvets.co.uk
Website
5.05 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Axe Valley Large Animal Vets Ltd
Unit B
Winchester Farm
Draycott Road
Cheddar
Somerset
BS27 3RP
01934 315970
hello@avlavets.co.uk
Website
5.27 miles
Animals Treated
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Cattle

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

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Local Dog Walks

Crook Peak
A Walk On The Westernmost And Most Mountainous Of The Six Main Peaks In The Mendip Hills, A Summit Topped By Limestone Exposures, Overlooking The Somerset Levels And The Bristol Channel Coastline.
BS26 2HH
1.45 miles

Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.
Crook Peak
Very Steep Walk Up To The Peak. Once You’Re At The Top, You Can Follow The Hill All The Way Around And Down To Cheddar So It Is A Very Decent Long Walk. The Views From The Top Are Stunning Which Makes The Climb Up Very Worth It. There Is Livestock On Route So Dogs May Have To Be On A Lead At Times. My Two Spaniels Love It Up There!
Crook Peak Footpath
Lancashire
1.48 miles

Location
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Cheddar Reservoir
A Fairly Small Circular Walk But Offers Lots Of Swimming For The Dogs. Mine Love Swimming In The Reservoir. There Are Sheep Around One Half Of The Reservoir So Dogs May Have To Be On Lead But The Other Half Does Not Have Sheep. A Football Field Is Also On Route So Dogs Can Have A Run Around There Too.
Cheddar Reservoir
Lancashire
3.78 miles

Location
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Brean Beach
Lovely Beach! Dogs Love It! To The Right Dogs Are Allowed Off To Run &Amp; Splash Around As Much As They Wish All Year Round!
South Rd
Brean
5.35 miles

There Is A Car Park That Allows You To Drive Down Onto The Beach, Just Follow The Road You Can'T Miss It.
Location
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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
5.37 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.
Brean Beach
Brean Has A Beautiful 3 Mile Beach With Exciting Sand Dunes To Explore, It Is Possible To Walk Along The Beach And Then Climb Up Brean Down For A Lovely View Of The Countryside And Over The Water. Even Better, Dogs Are Welcome All Year Around So As Well As A Lovely Walk It Makes A Great Day Out For The Family. There Are Dog Friendly Campsites To Make A Weekend Of It Too. If You Aren't Staying, The Easiest Place To Park Is Either Behind The Seagull Pub Where You Can Directly Access The Beach Or Further Down By The Amusement Park.
3 Weston Rd
Brean
Burnham-On-Sea
TA8 2SG
5.44 miles

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