Welcome to Charlton

Charlton Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provide a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, fields, and woodlands. The River Sheppey runs through the village, adding to its charm and character.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and it has been a thriving community ever since. Today, Charlton Somerset is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, a post office, and a primary school.

Charlton Somerset is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The Mendip Hills are a popular destination for walkers, with a number of trails and footpaths to explore. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. Overall, Charlton Somerset is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for visitors.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 21.1°C

Feels Like: 21.1°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Kilmersdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Bamford	School Lane Kilmersdon Radstock Somerset BA3 5TE 01761432283 School Website
St Benedicts Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Croker	Charlton Lane Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 4BD 01761418594 School Website
Westfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr S Mills	Longfellow Road Westfield Radstock Avon BA3 3XX 1761413662 School Website
Fosse Way School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Skinner	Longfellow Road Radstock Bath Somerset BA3 3AL 01761412198 School Website
The Mendip School Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Hanna	Longfellow Road Radstock Somerset BA3 3AL 01749838040 School Website
Norton Hill Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie-Anne Courtier	Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2UD 1761205630 School Website
Newbury Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mcarthur	Newbury Manor Newbury Near Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3RG 1373814980
Norton Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Green	Charlton Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 4AD 01761412557 School Website
Bishop Henderson Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Lane	Farley Dell Coleford Radstock Somerset BA3 5PN 01373812557 School Website
St Nicholas Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Beament	Kilmersdon Road Radstock Somerset BA3 3QH 1761432101 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 6.78 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 8.31 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 8.39 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 8.70 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 8.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ivory Taxis 01761 431611 30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT 1.39 Miles
Tudor Rose Cars 01761 239204 4 James Close, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5HA 1.83 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 1.84 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis 01761 437638 10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ 2.12 Miles
Roma Cabs 07902 856634 52 Hillside Avenue, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2NA 2.14 Miles
Lucky Cars 01761 233989 Heathbury, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EW 2.40 Miles
Welton Cabs 01761 417600 3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW 2.55 Miles
Somerset Taxis 01761 411234 6 Winterfield Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7RF 3.14 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi 01761 413421 Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS 3.26 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01761 438770 85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW 3.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Charlton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilmersdon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haydon Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westfield Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Fossefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lipyeate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryants Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterford Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Tree Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ammerdown Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westhill Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westfield Surgery 01761 436333	Westfield Surgery Waterford Park,Radstock Bath BA3 3UJ
St Chads Surgery 01761 413334	St.Chad's Surgery Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2UH
Somer Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Radstock BA3 2UH
Somer Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Radstock BA3 2UH
Mendip Country Practice 01373 812244	Mendip Country Practice Church Street Coleford, Radstock Somerset BA3 5NQ

Local Stores

Fosseway
32 Fosseway
Midsomer Norton
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 4AX
01761 412888
Store Website
1.21 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Norton
Church Lane
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2JL
01761 412077
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2ET 01761 412223 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.69 miles
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road Radstock Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2QE 01761 412 132 enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 3.52 miles

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Natures Vet Clinic
Paulton Surgery, The Old School House Church Street Paulton Bristol Gloucestershire BS39 7LG 01761 411 705 naturesvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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Frome Equine Vets
Badgers Cross Equestrian Cloford Frome Somerset BA11 4PG 01373 310277 info@fromeequinevets.co.uk Website 5.79 miles
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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 5.04 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound. Carters Cottage Smithams Hill East Harptree Bristol BS40 6BZ 8.06 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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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 8.66 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.

Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 8.87 miles

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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 8.89 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

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 10.05 miles Free Car Park Sign Posted

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.1°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°C

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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°C

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

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Temp	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	25.4°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26°C

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