Welcome to Chilton Polden

Chilton Polden is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the Polden Hills, which is a range of low hills that run parallel to the coast of the Bristol Channel. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Mary's Church.

The village of Chilton Polden has a small population of around 500 people. The village is known for its friendly community and is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a post office and a convenience store.

Chilton Polden is located just a short drive from the town of Bridgwater, which is the largest town in the area. Bridgwater has a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village is also within easy reach of the M5 motorway, which provides easy access to other parts of the country. Overall, Chilton Polden is a charming village that offers a great quality of life for those who choose to call it home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Catcott Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Constanza	Manor Road Catcott Bridgwater Somerset TA7 9HD 01278722527 School Website
Woolavington Village Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Georgina Maclennan	Higher Road Woolavington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8EA 01278683267 School Website
Kingsmoor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Warren	Bawdrip Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8PY 01278683371 School Website
Dovecote School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Neil Gage	Shapwick Manor 21 Station Road Shapwick Bridgwater Somerset TA7 9NJ 1458333127 School Website
Westonzoyland Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Garbett	Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY 01278691381 School Website
Puriton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Williams	Rowlands Rise Puriton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8BT 1278683630 School Website
Willowdown Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Sweet	Kings Drive Bridgwater TA6 4FU 01278558758 School Website
East Huntspill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	New Road East Huntspill Highbridge Somerset TA9 3PT 1278782453 School Website
The Levels School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Cook	7 Bath Road Ashcott Bridgewater Somerset TA7 9QS 1458211014 School Website
Bridgwater College Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stucki	Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4QY 01278727327 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 4.57 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 5.51 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 12.76 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 13.45 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 13.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Justaxis 01458 860020 Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9TT 3.57 Miles
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 3.78 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 3.92 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 3.92 Miles
Jj's Taxis 07977 904064 2 West St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9PQ 4.19 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 4.42 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 4.45 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 4.59 Miles
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 4.65 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 4.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Edwards Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Lane Cossington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Close Cossington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stawell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polden Rise Catcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King William No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolavington Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reeds Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Mill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Mallet No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bawdrip No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Polden Medical Practice 01278 722077	Polden Medical Practice Quarry Ground, Edington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 9HA
Woolavington Surgery	Woolavington Road Woolavington Bridgwater TA7 8ED
Dr Lambert, Bridgwater/Westonzoyland 01278 691233	Westonzoyland Branch Surgery 4 Cheer Lane Westonzoyland Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0EY
Palliative Medicine 01278 410046	Woodlands Court Bristol Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4FJ
Somerset Partnership 01278 432000	Mallard Court Express Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RN

Local Stores

Bridgwater - Woolavington Hill
42 Woolavington Hill
Woolavington
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 8HQ
01278 683950
shop.5221@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.85 miles

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SPAR Highbridge
Buncombes Garage
Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3DE
01278 781103
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Polden Hills Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Woollands Brent Road Cossington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8LF 01278 722088 polden.vets@zen.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 2.25 miles

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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 4.58 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 4.74 miles


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Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridgewater Retail Park The Clink Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB 01278422738 4.74 miles


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Blake Vets East Quay
Unit 3 Robins Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DL 01278 459 913 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 4.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 4.89 miles

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West Huntspill River Bank
Free Parking, Lots Of Open Area To Walk Your Dogs Off Lead, Can Walk From West Huntspill Along River Bank To Highbridge. 6 Old Pawlett Rd West Huntspill Highbridge TA9 3RQ 5.12 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 7.54 miles

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Glastonbury Tor
A Circular Dog Walk Up To Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury Tor Is A Prominent Hill Overlooking The Isle Of Avalon, Glastonbury And Somerset. Located At The Top Of The Hill Is St Michael's Tower, A Grade I Listed Building. The Entire Site Is Managed By BA6 9EH 7.76 miles From London: M3 Then A303 And A37. From The North East: A1 Or M1, M25 To M3 (Junction 12), Then A303 And A37. From The Midlands: M40 And A34 To A303 And A37. From The North West: M6, M5 To A39 (Junction 23) Then A361. From Wales: M4, M5 To A39 (As Above). From The West Country: A37 Or A361.

Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 9.30 miles

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Crook Peak
A Walk On The Westernmost And Most Mountainous Of The Six Main Peaks In The Mendip Hills, A Summit Topped By Limestone Exposures, Overlooking The Somerset Levels And The Bristol Channel Coastline. BS26 2HH 9.37 miles Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.

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