Welcome to Bower Hinton

Bower Hinton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated near the town of Martock and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Bower Hinton is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the history of the village.

Another popular attraction in Bower Hinton is the Bower Inn. The inn is a traditional English pub that serves delicious food and drinks. The pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The pub also has a large beer garden where visitors can enjoy a drink in the sunshine. Overall, Bower Hinton is a charming village that is steeped in history and is a great place to visit for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Martock Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Lafferty-Jenkins	Elmleigh Road Martock Somerset TA12 6EF 01935823486 School Website
Castle Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Morton	Castle Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6RE 01935822342 School Website
Norton Sub Hamdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Stiddard Jamie Caswell	New Road Norton-Sub-Hamdon Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6SF 01935881815 School Website
South Petherton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Walker	Hayes End South Petherton Somerset TA13 5AG 01460240172
South Petherton Church Of England Infants School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Shan Weston	Church Path Hele Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DY 01460240750 School Website
Ash Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Bennett	Main Street Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NS 01935822674 School Website
Stanchester Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gregg Mockridge	East Stoke Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6UG 01935823200 School Website
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Lawson	Stembridge Martock Somerset TA12 6BP 01460240507 School Website
All Saints Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Walmsley	Ladies Walk Yeovil Road Montacute Somerset TA15 6XG 1935826626
West Chinnock Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Liz Stiddard Jamie Caswell	Scotts Way West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PU 01935881367 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 5.61 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 7.23 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 7.57 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 9.89 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 10.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
I J H Executive Cars 07887 777243 19 Limbury, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DX 1.33 Miles
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 1.51 Miles
A Car For The Occasion 01460 241697 Applewood, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5HF 1.74 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 3.51 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 3.72 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 3.72 Miles
Mint Cabs 07785 185032 44 Fennel Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8SA 4.31 Miles
Century Executive Travel 01935 477614 31 Woodhenge, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8TT 4.51 Miles
Currans Private Hire 01460 271625 Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN 4.66 Miles
A And J And J C Cars 01458 241463 5 Knightlands Lane, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9HR 4.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bower Hinton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurst Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parrett Works Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martock Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Steppes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silver Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lightgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Sub Hamdon High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Martock Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Church Street Martock TA12 6JL
Church Street Surgery, Martock 01460 240707	Church Street Surgery Church Street Martock Somerset TA12 6JL
South Petherton Surgery	Hamsfield Lane Hospital Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EG
Hamdon Medical Centre, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon 01935 822236	Hamdon Medical Centre Matts Lane Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QE
West Coker Surgery 01935 862212	West Coker Surgery High Street, West Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9AH

Local Stores

Martock
The Martock Centre
North Street
Martock
Somerset
TA12 6DL
01935 824744
Store Website
1.10 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage South Petherton
SPAR
Harp Road
South Petherton
TA13 5JG
01460 242030
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Isle Valley Vets Ltd
The Old Glove Factory Matts Lane Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QE 01935 310 930 Website 1.15 miles
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
The Red House 2 St. James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BS 01460 241262 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 1.47 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Martock
Martock Veterinary Centre Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6HH 01935 825199 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Grove Dene Veterinary Clinic The Forum Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL 01935 421177 yeovil@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 4.96 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 5.31 miles
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Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons
142 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2EE 01935 474415 yeovil@newtonclarkevet.com Website 5.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 1.44 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 1.57 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 1.64 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 1.91 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 6.39 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 7.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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