Welcome to Dunkerton

Dunkerton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south-west of the city of Bath and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dunkerton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful tower and stained glass windows. Another historic building in the village is the Dunkerton Parish Hall, which was built in 1925 and is still used for community events and meetings today.

Dunkerton is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The village is known for its strong sense of community and residents often come together for events such as the annual village fete and Christmas carol service. Overall, Dunkerton is a charming and peaceful village that offers a glimpse into rural life in Somerset.

Local Schools

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Peasedown St John Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Noall	Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DH 1761432311 School Website
Saint Gregorys Catholic College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ann Cusack	Combe Hay Lane Odd Down Bath Somerset BA2 8PA 01225832873 School Website
St Julian's Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Kerrie Courtier	Wellow Bath Somerset BA2 8QS 1225833143 School Website
St Martin's Garden Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Parfitt	Lympsham Green Odd Down Bath Somerset BA2 2UN 1225832112
Three Ways School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Stoaling	180 Frome Road Odd Down Bath Somerset BA2 5RF 01225838070 School Website
Aspire Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Headeach	Frome Road Odd Down Bath Somerset BA2 5RF 01225832212 School Website
St Philip's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Joy	Bloomfield Rise Odd Down Bath Somerset BA2 2BN 1225837946 School Website
Shoscombe Church School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tania Rorison	St Julian's Road Shoscombe Bath Somerset BA2 8NB 1761432479 School Website
Roundhill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Skinner	Mount Road Southdown Bath BA2 1LG 1225424950 School Website
St Mary's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Parsons	Lansdown View Timsbury Bath Somerset BA2 0JR 1761470245 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 3.29 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 3.68 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 4.66 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 5.43 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 6.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gemini Private Hire 01761 438770 85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW 1.37 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses 01761 413421 1Priston Cottages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EQ 1.83 Miles
V Class Travel 01225 835847 2 Ridge Green Cl, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2EG 1.84 Miles
Sulis Taxis 01225 430268 42 Vernham Gr, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2TB 1.91 Miles
Chauffeurlink 01225 840880 The Garden Lodge, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2UW 2.02 Miles
Access Travel 07710 223284 135 Rush Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2QT 2.12 Miles
Aaron Private Hire Taxi 01225 429981 39 Marsden Road Kingsway, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2LJ 2.21 Miles
Star Chauffeurs 01225 833071 Springfield House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7DL 2.22 Miles
Bath Taxis 01225 807101 17 Stirtingale Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2NF 2.45 Miles
A-Ted Travel 01225 330077 179 The Hollow, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1NJ 2.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunkerton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ashgrove Peasedown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peasedown St John P.O. Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wellow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Circle Bath 01761 422222	Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John Bath BA2 8SQ
Hillcrest Surgery 01761 434469	Hillcrest Surgery Wellow Lane Peasedown-St-John Nr Bath BA2 8JQ
Dr Batterham Cv & Partners 01225 832226	Combe Down Branch Surgery Sulis Meadows, Sulis Manor Road Odd Down Bath Avon BA2 2AL
Dr Hartley-Brewer Vf & Partner 01225 446087	Rush Hill Surgery 20 Rush Hill Bath Avon BA2 2QH
Rush Hill Surgery 01225 446087	Rush Hill Surgery 20 Rush Hill Bath BA2 2QH

Local Stores

Peasedown St John
66 Bath Road
Peasedown St. John
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8DT
01761 434280
Store Website
1.51 miles

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SPAR Goss Chelsea Road
6 Chelsea Road
Lower weston
Bath
BA1 3DU
01225 427710
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 1.61 miles

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Bath Veterinary Group
Rosemary Lodge Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 832 521 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.27 miles
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Vets Now Bath
C/O Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 282173 bathclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.27 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Haycombe Veterinary Centre
208 Whiteway Road Bath Somerset BA2 2RJ 01225 442280 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
Oldfield Park Veterinary Surgery 4 Third Avenue Bath Somerset BA2 3NY 01225 423652 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.12 miles
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Bath Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Metro Retail Park Lower Bristol Road Bath Avon BA2 1ES 01225 472 960 bath@vets4pets.com Website 3.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 3.82 miles

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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 3.85 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

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 4.93 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.

Bath Racecourse
A Lovely Walk Around The Edges Of The Track At Bathracecourse Perfect Space For The Energetic Breeds Who Need To Let Off Steam. 3 Blathwayt Cottages Lansdown Bath BA1 9BR 5.58 miles Parking At The Blathwayt Pub Which Is Lovely Does Good Food. Obviously Do Not Walk When A Race Day

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Hanging Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk To Hanging Hill, In Lansdown, Which Lies Between Bath And Bristol. BA1 9BY 6.17 miles Take The Lansdown Road, Heading North Out Of Bath. Pass By Lansdown Golf Club On Your Left Followed By Two Entrance Roads Leading To Bath Racecourse. You Then Want To Take The Next Road On Your Left, Which Leads To A Small Parking Area.

Browns Folly
Lovely Large Woodland Walk With Plentiful Views Over The City. 14 Farleigh Rise Monkton Farleigh Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 2QP 6.58 miles Go To The Top Of The Steep Road (Very Steep!!) Free Car Park On Right With Barrier, Limited Spaces

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