Welcome to Bishops Lydeard

Bishops Lydeard is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was known as Lidearde. The name Bishops Lydeard was given to the village in the 16th century when it became the property of the Bishop of Bath and Wells.

One of the main attractions of Bishops Lydeard is the West Somerset Railway, which is a heritage railway that runs from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. The railway was opened in 1862 and was used to transport goods and passengers between the coastal town of Minehead and the rest of the country. Today, the railway is a popular tourist attraction and offers visitors the chance to experience a bygone era of steam travel.

Another popular attraction in Bishops Lydeard is the Church of St Mary the Virgin. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its impressive tower, which stands at 120 feet tall and is visible from miles around. The church is also home to a number of interesting features, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.6°C

Feels Like: -1.4°C

Wind: 26.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishops Lydeard Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Harvey	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3AN 01823432582 School Website
Cotford St Luke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Gilding	Bethell Mead Cotford St Luke Taunton Somerset TA4 1HZ 01823430831 School Website
Oake Bradford And Nynehead Vc Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Becky Barnes	Oake Taunton Somerset TA4 1AZ 01823461533 School Website
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Janine Donovan	Lydeard St Lawrence Taunton Somerset TA4 3SF 1984667287
Norton Fitzwarren Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Birt	Blackdown View Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6TB 01823276611 School Website
Kingston St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Greenslade	Greenway Kingston St Mary Taunton Somerset TA2 8JH 01823451353 School Website
Staplegrove Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Armstrong	Hudson Way Staplegrove Taunton Somerset TA2 6UP 01823337313 School Website
King's Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Justin Chippendale	Pyrland Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8AA 1823285920
Bishops Hull Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Turner	Bishops Hull Hill Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5EB 01823331624 School Website
Taunton Preparatory School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Andrew Edwards	Staplegrove Road Taunton Somerset TA2 6AE 1823703307 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 4.69 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 9.71 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 12.43 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 14.28 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 18.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 1.67 Miles
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 2.77 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 4.02 Miles
J Cabs 01823 272727 9 Fowler Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6JB 4.29 Miles
Viking Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Climax House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 4.33 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Wellington New Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 4.33 Miles
Regal Cars 01823 333654 78 Greenway Av, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HX 4.34 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 4.37 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 4.39 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 4.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bishop Lydeard Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darby Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hithermead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Lydeard Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lethbridge Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Priors Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tithill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Combe Florey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colthelstone Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotford St Luke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fennington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cothelstone House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG
French Weir Health Centre 01823 331381	French Weir Health Centre French Weir Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1NW
Somerset Bcsc 01278 432000	Trust Management Lydeard House Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA

Local Stores

Bishops Lydeard
4 Church Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3AT
01823 432259
shop.4652@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.12 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 0.46 miles

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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 3.00 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.12 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 4.12 miles

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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 4.96 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 3.82 miles Taunton

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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 4.16 miles

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Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 4.24 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 6.18 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 6.98 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 8.35 miles Wellington

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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