Welcome to Closworth

Closworth is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Yeovil and has a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere. Closworth has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Closworth is the village pub, The George Inn. This traditional English pub dates back to the 17th century and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The George Inn serves a range of local ales and traditional pub food, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, which add to the village's sense of community.

Closworth is also home to several walking and cycling routes, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is situated on the River Yeo and is close to several nature reserves, including the Ham Hill Country Park and the Yeovil Country Park. These areas offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and birdwatching, making Closworth an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Simpson	Stonyacres Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LS 1935872430 School Website
Barwick And Stoford Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms James Rich	South View Barwick Yeovil Somerset BA22 9TH 01935476736 School Website
East Coker Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Hesketh-Williams	East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9HY 01935862532 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Grunnill	Mill Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 6RH 1935476515 School Website
Thornford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neela Brooking	Boot Lane Thornford Sherborne Dorset DT9 6QY 1935872706 School Website
Holy Trinity Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Beauford	Lime Tree Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA20 2PW 1935472902 School Website
Sticklands Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Adler	Summer Lane Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JP 0 193583287 School Website
West Coker C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Hyland	High Street West Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9AS 01935862568 School Website
South Somerset Partnership School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Simons	Dampier Street Yeovil Somerset BA21 4EN 01935410793 School Website
Reckleford Community School And Childrens Centre Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Vanessa May	Eastland Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4ET 01935475938

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 2.17 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 2.52 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 3.87 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 4.00 Miles

Chetnole Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP 4.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charger Plate Hire 07974 691489 16 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2JU 2.84 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 01935 827799 54 Plantagenet Chase, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2PR 3.23 Miles
Budget Cabs 07749 329577 80 Rowan Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2NS 3.24 Miles
Airline Taxis 01935 414444 9A South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE 3.56 Miles
Radio Cabs 01935 426666 30A Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1LY 3.60 Miles
Abba Cabs 01935 431711 30A Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1LY 3.60 Miles
5 Star Taxis 01935 476333 Tabernacle Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QA 3.62 Miles
Go Cars 01935 422226 Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 3.66 Miles
H And H Cars 01935 431010 5 Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 3.66 Miles
Taxi Services (Yeovil) Ltd 01935 433332 5 Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL 3.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Dt9 Yetminster Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Halstock Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt9 Yetminster High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Coker No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Bullen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yetminster Medical Centre 01935 872530	The Surgery Church Street Yetminster Sherborne DT9 6LG
Diamond Health Group 01935 470200	Diamond Health Group 74 Hendford Yeovil Somerset BA20 1UJ
West Coker Surgery 01935 862212	West Coker Surgery High Street, West Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9AH
Penn Hill Surgery, Yeovil 01935 470800	Penn Hill Surgery St. Nicholas Close Yeovil Somerset BA20 1SB
Evershot Surgery	Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JR

Local Stores

Petrol Sherborne Road
Sherborne Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 5BQ
01935 412650
Store Website
3.73 miles

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SPAR Yetminister
2 Sunnyside Court
High Street
Yetminster
Sherborne
DT9 6LF
01935 873644
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wellpets
The Exchange High Street Yetminster Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LF 01935 873432 admin.yetminster@wellpets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles

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Delaware Veterinary Group
106 Hendford Hill Yeovil Somerset BA20 2RF 01935 474690 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 3.66 miles


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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons
142 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2EE 01935 474415 yeovil@newtonclarkevet.com Website 4.11 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 4.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.71 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 4.61 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.66 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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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 6.77 miles

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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 6.91 miles

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Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route. 10 Abbey St Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JQ 8.27 miles

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