Welcome to Durston

Durston is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Taunton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people and has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and friendly locals.

One of the main attractions in Durston is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Durston is the Durston Garden Centre, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The garden centre is known for its wide range of plants, flowers, and gardening supplies, and is a popular destination for garden enthusiasts.

Durston is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village hall is used for a variety of events throughout the year, including community meetings, concerts, and parties. The pub, The Globe Inn, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, and is known for its friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Overall, Durston is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.6°C

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Wind: 26.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Creech St Michael Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Marsland
Hyde Lane
Creech St Michael
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5QQ
01823442898
School Website
North Newton Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Deborah Leach
Church Road
North Newton
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 0BG
01278662140
School Website
West Monkton Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Blackmore
Bridgwater Road
Bathpool
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8FT
1823412582
School Website
Cambian Somerset School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:10-18
Head Teacher
Mr David Fielding
Creech Court
Mill Lane
Creech St Michael
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5PX
1823443133
School Website
Heathfield Community School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Hannah Jones
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PD
01823412396
School Website
Ruishton Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Newstead
Newlands Road
Ruishton
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5JZ
1823442832
School Website
North Curry Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Morley
Greenway
North Curry
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6NQ
1823490423
School Website
Petherton Park School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-16
Head Teacher
Mr Jamie Wright
Brook Farm
Newton Road
North Petherton
Somerset
Somerset
TA6 6NA
3301358200
School Website
North Petherton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Penfold
School Fields
North Petherton
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6LU
01278662442
School Website
Nerrols Primary School And Nursery
Free Schools
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Kerton
Nerrols Drive
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8GS
1823792655
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton
Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
4.08 Miles
Bridgwater
St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
5.64 Miles
Highbridge And Burnham
Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
11.98 Miles
Crewkerne
Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL
15.65 Miles
Tiverton Parkway
Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
17.61 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Nostalgia Cars
01823 444991
Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX
2.22 Miles
Charlie Cabs
01823 413050
30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB
2.68 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire
01823 443487
32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD
2.68 Miles
Advanced Executive
07891 830171
40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA
3.27 Miles
Capital Taxis
01823 241112
31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL
3.46 Miles
Viking Taxis
07796 640671
Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW
3.46 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton
01823 283822
5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ
3.73 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere
01823 327757
6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG
3.81 Miles
C J's Cabs
01823 337999
62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT
3.96 Miles
C And Jay Taxis
07837 994627
29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH
4.15 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Durston
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Lower Durston
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Walford Cross
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Hedging
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Newton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durston Old Station
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adsborough Village
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creech Heathfield
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adsborough
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Bankland
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Lodge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend Creech St Michael
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurloxton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langaller
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyng
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Creech
01823 442357
Creech Medical Centre
Hyde Lane
Creech St Michael
Somerset
TA3 5FA
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Beggars Brook
Taunton Road
North Petherton
Bridgwater
TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Beggars Brook
Taunton Road
North Petherton
Bridgwater
TA6 6NW
North Curry
01823 490505
The Health Centre
Greenway
North Curry
Near Taunton, Somerset
TA3 6NQ
North Petherton Surgery
01278 662223
The Surgery
Mill Street
North Petherton
Somerset
TA6 6LX
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Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
2.27 miles
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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
3.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle
Bathpool
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2DX
01823 240140
taunton@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.02 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road
Wrantage
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6DJ
01823 490433
info@stgileskennels.co.uk
Website
3.33 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2PD
01823 333909
tonevets@cvsvets.com
Website
3.65 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
3.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7SR
01823 326222
countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk
Website
4.26 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kinstown Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7SR
07494 492043
info@theeyevet.co.uk
Website
4.26 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill
Bridgwater
Lancashire
TA6 6NG
3.10 miles

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

Taunton
Location
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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
5.77 miles

Location
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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln
Lancashire
7.80 miles

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Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day.
Wood Ln
10.13 miles

Location
what3words
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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
10.63 miles

Location
what3words
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