Welcome to Buckland Dinham

Buckland Dinham is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, and it is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Buckland Dinham is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic buildings, Buckland Dinham is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that crisscross the countryside. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Buckland Wood and Meadow Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes.

Despite its small size, Buckland Dinham is a vibrant and active community. The village has a thriving local pub, the Bell Inn, which serves delicious food and drink. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, and it hosts regular events and live music nights. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a cricket club, which is one of the oldest in the county. Overall, Buckland Dinham is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -2.5°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Hemington Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alun Randell
Hemington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5XU
1373834320
School Website
Frome Community College
Community School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Emma Reynolds
Bath Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HQ
01373465353
School Website
St Louis Catholic Primary School Frome
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Helen Biles-Wood
Welshmill Lane
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3AP
01373463728
School Website
Oakfield School
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Miss Emma Wilkes
Oakfield Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4JF
01373462539
School Website
Vallis First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicholas Firkins
Milk Street
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3DB
01373462657
School Website
Trinity Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Amanda Seager
Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LB
01373461949
School Website
Critchill Special School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Ms Sophie Addison
Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LB
1373464148
School Website
Wessex Lodge School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-18
Head Teacher
Ms Kate Stradling
Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LA
1373453414
North Hill House
Other Independent Special School
Ages:6-19
Head Teacher
Mr Justin Davey
Fromefield
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HB
1373466222
School Website
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-25
Head Teacher
Mr Justin Davey (Executive Headteacher)
North Parade
Frome
BA11 2AB
1373456470
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frome
Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
2.90 Miles
Dilton Marsh
High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF
5.67 Miles
Freshford
Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ
6.05 Miles
Avoncliff
Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD
6.21 Miles
Westbury
Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP
6.69 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
J And J Taxis
01373 451555
60 Pedlars Gr, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2SY
1.81 Miles
Carlton-Cars
07787 542168
Leonard's Barton, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LS
1.86 Miles
Mikes Cabs
07966 492079
Meadowview/Lower Innox, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LU
1.87 Miles
Highpoint Taxi Services
01373 455151
60 Mendip Drive, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HU
1.99 Miles
Ken's Kabs, Taxi Airport Service, Frome
07966 427225
2 Residential Pk, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2ND
2.00 Miles
Mike Taxis
07773 900274
57 Selwood Rd, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BT
2.18 Miles
Arrow Taxis Frome
07779 004030
Cork Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BL
2.30 Miles
Frome Taxis
01373 452211
14 King St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BH
2.42 Miles
A B C Taxis
01373 452444
8 Bath St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW
2.49 Miles
Abc Taxis Of Frome
01373 752002
The Maltings, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW
2.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Buckland Hill
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Cock Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hapsford
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Elm
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Gardens
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Egford
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frome Delivery Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Buckland Down
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Packsaddle Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottles Oak
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lullington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laverton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mells Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hemington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr Brooks, Beckington/Fromefield
Fromefield Surgery
8 Bath Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HD
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Enos Way
Frome
BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Enos Way
Frome
BA11 2FH
Glastonbury Festival Medical Services
01373 301300
Glastonbury Festival Med
C/O Frome Medical Centre
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Centre
01373 301300
Frome Medical Centre
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
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Local Stores

Fromefield
Bath Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HD
01373 472907
Store Website
2.27 miles
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SPAR Rodden Road
Rodden Road
Frome
BA11 2AE
01373 473050
Store Website
2.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Frome Veterinary Centre
39 Berkley Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2EH
01373 466100
enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk
Website
2.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Dogs

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Wyvern Farm Vets
Garston House
Portway
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1PZ
01373 451115
cm@garstonvets.co.uk
Website
2.64 miles
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Cattle

Deer

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Garston Veterinary Group
Garston House
Portway
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1PZ
01373 451115
frome@garstonvets.co.uk
Website
2.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Frome Farmvets
Unit 6, The Business Courtyard
Frome Market
Standerwick
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2QB
01749 601899
shepton.fvsw@originanimal.com
Website
4.17 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Sheep/Goats

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Penn Equine Vets
Unit 14 The Agricultural Centre
Standerwick
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2QB
01373 830868
info@pennequinevets.co.uk
Website
4.17 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Natures Vet
Unit 2
Radstock Retail Centre
Bath
Somerset
BA3 3PT
contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk
Website
4.61 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
1.67 miles

Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.
Location
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Southwick Country Park
This Is A Popular Country Park With Dog Walkers, Families And Locals. There Are A Series Of Several Fields Crossed By A River And A Pond Which Is Popular With Dogs. Many Dogs Here Are Off Lead, But There Is Space To Avoid Other Dogs And It Is Quieter Off The Main Pathway. As Part Of The Park There Is The Hope Nature Centre With A Tea Rooms. A Circular Walk Will Bring You Back To The Free Car Park Following A Level Path.
4 A361
Southwick
Trowbridge
Lancashire
BA14 9AF
6.19 miles

Free Car Park Sign Posted
Location
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Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801.
BA2 7FQ
6.39 miles

From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.
Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest.
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
7.07 miles

On The Longleat Estate
Location
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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms.
4 Pound Ln
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1LF
7.19 miles

Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.
Location
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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In.
Railway Station
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1FQ
7.36 miles

You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.
Location
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