Welcome to Coleford

Coleford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, which is a range of limestone hills that run through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of green. The River Frome runs through the village, adding to its charm and character. Coleford has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Michael and All Angels, which is a Grade I listed building.

Coleford is a peaceful and tranquil village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The New Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales, and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by parents and pupils alike.

Coleford is a great place to explore the surrounding countryside. There are a number of walking and cycling routes that take you through the beautiful Mendip Hills. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the city of Bath, which is just a short drive away. Bath is famous for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Overall, Coleford is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
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
Leigh On Mendip School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Dan Turull
Leigh Street
Leigh-On-Mendip
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5QQ
1373812592
School Website
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
Stoke St Michael Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Melanie Vincent
Moonshill Road
Stoke St Michael
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5LG
01749840470
School Website
Downside School
Other Independent School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Hobbs
Stratton-On-The-Fosse
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 4RJ
1761235100
School Website
Mells Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Miss Claire Chantler
Mells Green
Mells
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3QE
01373812380
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
St Vigor & St John Church School
Academy Converter
Head Teacher
Mr Chris Chorley
Wells Road
Chilcompton
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 4EX
1761233847
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frome
Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
6.17 Miles
Bruton
Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
9.08 Miles
Freshford
Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ
9.33 Miles
Dilton Marsh
High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF
9.72 Miles
Avoncliff
Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD
9.75 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Tudor Rose Cars
01761 239204
4 James Close, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5HA
0.98 Miles
Lucky Cars
01761 233989
Heathbury, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EW
2.75 Miles
Ivory Taxis
01761 431611
30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT
3.04 Miles
Roma Cabs
07902 856634
52 Hillside Avenue, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2NA
3.29 Miles
Radstock Taxis
01761 417166
Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB
3.44 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis
01761 437638
10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ
3.78 Miles
Welton Cabs
01761 417600
3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW
3.97 Miles
Somerset Taxis
01761 411234
6 Winterfield Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7RF
4.59 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi
01761 413421
Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS
4.75 Miles
Gemini Private Hire
01761 438770
85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW
5.26 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Highbury
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Coleford Post Office
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Highfield
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Highbury Crescent
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Lower Coleford
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Lipyeate
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Newbury
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Holcombe Post Office
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Edford
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Upper Vobster
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Vobster
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Leigh On Mendip
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Leigh On Mendip Post Office
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Townsend
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Mendip Country Practice
01373 812244
Mendip Country Practice
Church Street
Coleford, Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5NQ
Chilcompton Surgery
Carters Way
Chilcompton
Radstock
Avon
BA3 4XH
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
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Local Stores

Fosseway
32 Fosseway
Midsomer Norton
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 4AX
01761 412888
Store Website
2.69 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Norton
Church Lane
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2JL
01761 412077
Store Website
3.3 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
3.10 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road
Radstock
Midsomer Norton
Somerset
BA3 2QE
01761 412 132
enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk
Website
3.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Frome Equine Vets
Badgers Cross Equestrian
Cloford
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4PG
01373 310277
info@fromeequinevets.co.uk
Website
4.32 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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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
5.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road
Peasedown St John
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8DL
01761 435673
Website
5.09 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Sheep/Goats

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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
4.44 miles

Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.
Location
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majoring.fabricate.overtones
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
8.66 miles

East Harptree, Somerset
Location
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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too!
King Alfred'S Tower Car Park
Tower Road
Lancashire
9.60 miles

Location
what3words
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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
9.69 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
9.82 miles

On The Longleat Estate
Location
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Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort!
West Mendip Way
Wells
Lancashire
BA5 1AY
10.17 miles

Location
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