Welcome to Chillington

Chillington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. Chillington is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, Chillington is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the Quantock Hills. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building.

Chillington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Chillington Show, which is a celebration of local agriculture and rural life. Overall, Chillington is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for visitors.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 1.5°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hinton St George Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Hall	West Street Hinton St George Somerset TA17 8SA 0 146072653 School Website
Greenfylde Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Claire Oaten	Silver Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0DS 0 146052686 School Website
Winsham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johns	Church Street Winsham Near Chard Somerset TA20 4HU 146030377 School Website
Dillington House Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DT
Ashlands Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Ball	North Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AL 0 146073437 School Website
Maiden Beech Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Carl Winch	Lyme Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8HG 0 146072677 School Website
Merriott First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Lois Bowery	Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PT 0 146072547 School Website
Wadham School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burgas	Mount Pleasant Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7NT 01460270123 School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Coward	Kithill Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AS 0 146072829 School Website
Avishayes Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Rinaldi	Fairway Rise Chard Somerset TA20 1NS 0 146063050 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 4.11 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 9.99 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 11.38 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 11.66 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 12.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 3.33 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 3.33 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 3.49 Miles
Currans Private Hire 01460 271625 Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN 3.54 Miles
Kings Taxis 01460 63743 63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH 3.93 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 4.10 Miles
Wood's Taxi Services 01460 64179 15 Elizabeth Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BY 4.44 Miles
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 4.48 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 4.75 Miles
Ilminster Taxis 01460 54712 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 4.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chillington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Chillington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cudworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purtington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dowlish Wake Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allowensay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cricket House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingstone Toll Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cricket Malherbie Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton St George Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woolminstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydmarsh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townsend Seavington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hewish Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roundham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Summervale Surgery 01460 52354	Ilminster Medical Centre Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FE
The Meadows Surgery 01460 52284	The Meadows Surgery Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FE
Dillington House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dillington House Ilminster TA19 9DT
Dillington House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dillington House Ilminster TA19 9DT
West One Surgery	West Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AY

Local Stores

Ilminster
Cornhill
The Square Cornhill
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0AH
01460 53064
Store Website
2.86 miles

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SPAR Ilminster
59 Station Road
Ilminster
TA19 9BG
01460 55528
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 1.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0BQ 01460 52487 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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Oakapple Surgery
Norfolk House 10 West Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 9AB 01460 54541 3.07 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
The Meeting House Ashwell Business Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX 01460 259509 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk 3.62 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Chard
Glynswood Veterinary Centre Furnham Road Chard Somerset TA20 1AF 01460 66111 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 4.10 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.48 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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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 6.54 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 6.56 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 7.83 miles

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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 10.77 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	12.8°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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