Welcome to Blue Anchor

Blue Anchor is a small village located in the West Somerset district of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the coast of the Bristol Channel and is known for its beautiful beach and stunning views. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. The village is also home to a small harbour where visitors can watch the local fishermen bring in their catch of the day.

One of the main attractions in Blue Anchor is the West Somerset Railway. The railway is a heritage steam railway that runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. The railway passes through the village of Blue Anchor and visitors can hop on and off the train to explore the local area. The railway is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike and is a great way to see the stunning countryside of Somerset.

Blue Anchor is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants. The Smugglers Inn is a popular pub that serves traditional pub food and local ales. The pub is located on the beachfront and has stunning views of the Bristol Channel. The Anchor Inn is another popular pub that serves a range of food and drink. The pub is located in the heart of the village and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the local area.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 0.2°C

Wind: 37.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Knights Templar Church Of England Methodist Community School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs David Frowde	Liddymore Road Watchet Somerset TA23 0EX 01984634385 School Website
Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr David Mcgrath	North Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SW 01984632581 School Website
St Peters Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Maida White	Doniford Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SF 01984632480 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB 14.67 Miles

Barry Island The Parade, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH 15.80 Miles

Barry Broad Street, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 7AE 15.96 Miles

Llantwit Major Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF61 1ST 16.42 Miles

Barry Docks Dockview Road, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF63 4LE 16.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ads Cabs 01643 702719 14 Widgeon Close, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UH 2.70 Miles
Anchor Taxis 01643 704240 11 Pintail Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UJ 2.73 Miles
Minehead Taxis 01643 709090 3 Five Bells, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0HZ 2.98 Miles
Watchet Minibus Hire 01984 631819 5 Mill St, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AP 3.04 Miles
Cliffs Cabs 01984 631973 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG 3.10 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01643 702325 13 Marshfield Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AQ 3.12 Miles
1St 4 A Terrys Taxi 01643 705599 50 Fownes Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AF 3.17 Miles
Alcombe Taxis 01643 702269 10 Hayfield Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AB 3.26 Miles
Minehead Taxis 01643 704123 Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BJ 3.38 Miles
Euro Cars 01984 633555 1 Doniford Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4JW 3.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carhampton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Anchor (East) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carhampton Park Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaple Cleeve Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carhampton Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Withycombe West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Cleeve Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Cleeve Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunster Beach Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunster Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Washford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dunster & Porlock Surgeries 01643 821244	Dunster And Porlock Surge West Street Dunster Somerset TA24 6SN
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
Dr Halliday, Williton/Watchet	Watchet Surgery 55 Swain Street Watchet Somerset TA23 0AG
Minehead Medical Centre 01643 703441	2 Irnham Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5DL

Local Stores

Watchet
42-43 Swain St
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0AE
01984 632298
Store Website
3.11 miles

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SPAR Williton
SPAR
2 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
TA4 4PX
01984 632280
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Lodge Equine And Farm Clinic Ltd
Ellicombe Farm Ellicombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6TP 01643 703649 farm@whitelodgeclinic.co.uk Website 2.48 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 3.15 miles
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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 3.52 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 4.07 miles
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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 10.11 miles
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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624 422 wiveliscombe@mountvets.com Website 10.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.83 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 1.86 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

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 7.33 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

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 8.11 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 8.60 miles

Location what3words published.movement.bolt

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 9.03 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Weather Forecast

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