Welcome to Duddlestone

Duddlestone is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the Mendip Hills, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the great outdoors. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, who are known for their friendly and welcoming nature.

One of the main attractions of Duddlestone is its beautiful church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Duddlestone is the local pub, The Crown Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub, serving a range of local ales and delicious pub food. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, making it a hub of activity in the village.

Local Schools

School	Details
Trull Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Wedlake	Church Road Trull Taunton Somerset TA3 7JZ 01823333239 School Website
Bishop Foxs School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kerry Tonkin	Bishop Fox Drive Taunton Somerset TA1 3HQ 01823289211 School Website
Richard Huish College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Emma Fielding	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3DZ 1823320800 School Website
Queen's College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Julian Noad	Trull Road Taunton Somerset TA1 4QS 1823272559 School Website
King's College Taunton Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Sloan	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA 1823328200 School Website
Holway Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Brewer	Shakespeare Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 2JA 01823252126 School Website
Thurlbear Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Gillan	Thurlbear Taunton Somerset TA3 5BW 01823442277 School Website
St Georges Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Edwina Mcdonnell	The Mount Taunton Somerset TA1 3NR 01823284130 School Website
Silver Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Garbutt	54 Silver Street Taunton Somerset Somerset TA1 3DL 1823795800 School Website
Bishop Henderson Church Of England Primary School Taunton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel White	Henderson Close Taunton Somerset TA1 4TU 01823274770 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 2.73 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 10.85 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 12.66 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 13.64 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 14.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Cabs 01823 241124 53 Orchid Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XL 1.15 Miles
Ba Taxis 01823 252505 18 Woodrush Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XB 1.29 Miles
C And Jay Taxis 07837 994627 29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH 1.50 Miles
Age Of Elegance Vintage Cars 01823 480365 Hill Farm/Thurlbear Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AY 1.51 Miles
I Cabs 01823 476111 1 Gaunton Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TW 1.93 Miles
Max Cabs 01823 241111 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 2.12 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 East St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 2.12 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 2.12 Miles
M And M Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 2.12 Miles
Quick Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 2.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Staplehay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitminster Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountfields Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Chestnut Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Warwick House Medical Practice 01823 282147	Holway Green Upper Holway Road Taunton Somerset TA1 2QA
Kings College Sanatorium	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA
College Way Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Comeytrowe Centre Taunton TA1 4TY
College Way Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Comeytrowe Centre Taunton TA1 4TY
College Way Surgery 01823 259333	College Way Surgery Comeytrowe Centre Taunton Somerset TA1 4TY

Local Stores

Wellington New Road
33 Wellington New Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5LU
01823 289871
Store Website
2.51 miles

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SPAR Upper Holway Road
63 Upper Holway Road
Taunton
TA1 2QA
01823 257039
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton
South Road Veterinary Centre Mountfields Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3BQ 01823 327272 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 1.44 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 2.11 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 2.29 miles

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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 2.50 miles
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Vets4pets Taunton
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Priory Field Retail Park Priory Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1QS 01823 329990 taunton@vets4pets.com Website 2.51 miles
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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 3.00 miles Taunton

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 4.17 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 6.16 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 6.80 miles Wellington

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 7.76 miles

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Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 8.20 miles

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