Welcome to Farmborough

Farmborough is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south-west of the city of Bath and 10 miles east of the town of Wells. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Peter's Church and the Grade II listed Farmborough House. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub.

The history of Farmborough can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which records the village as "Ferneberga". The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "fearn" (fern) and "beorg" (hill), suggesting that the village was once covered in ferns and situated on a hill. Over the centuries, Farmborough has been a farming community, with agriculture playing a significant role in the local economy. Today, the village is a popular residential area, with many of its residents commuting to nearby towns and cities for work.

Despite its small size, Farmborough has a strong sense of community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a fireworks display, and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a history society, and a women's institute. Overall, Farmborough is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque way of life.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Farmborough Church Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Roberts	The Street Farmborough Bath Somerset BA2 0FY 1761470714 School Website
Marksbury Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Player	Marksbury Bath Somerset BA2 9HS 1761470628 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
High Littleton C Of E Vc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Griffith	Church Hill High Littleton High Littleton Somerset BS39 6HF 01761470622 School Website
Clutton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Station Road Clutton Bristol Somerset BS39 5RA 1761452510 School Website
Cameley Cevc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Hannah Maggs	Meadway Temple Cloud Bristol BS39 5BD 1761452644 School Website
Bath Spa University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Sue Rigby	Newton Park Newton St Loe Bath Somerset BA2 9BN 1225875875 School Website
Paulton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Grosvenor	Plumptre Close Paulton Paulton Somerset BS39 7QY 01761418137 School Website
Paulton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Emily Omell	Plumptre Close Paulton Bristol Somerset BS39 7QY 1761412354 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 5.15 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 5.23 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 6.12 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 8.03 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 8.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses 01761 413421 1Priston Cottages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EQ 2.04 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi 01761 413421 Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS 2.67 Miles
Farrington Taxi Hire 07928 516837 Lyn House, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 6EN 2.86 Miles
Somerset Taxis 01761 411234 6 Winterfield Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7RF 2.94 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis 01761 437638 10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ 3.45 Miles
Welton Cabs 01761 417600 3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW 3.46 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01761 438770 85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW 3.52 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 3.71 Miles
Associated Chaffuer Cars 0117 986 7844 9 Banwell Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1JX 3.88 Miles
Ivory Taxis 01761 431611 30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT 4.14 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farmborough P.O. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bath Road (Top) Farmborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farmborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foundry Cottages Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hobbs Wall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tynings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marksbury P.O. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Timsbury Bottom Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clutton Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanton Prior Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Littleton Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greyfield Colliery Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelwood School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Batch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overdale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Mary's Surgery 01761 470880	St. Mary's Surgery St. Mary's Close,Timsbury Bath BA2 0HX
Elm Hayes Surgery 01761 413155	Elm Hayes Surgery Clandown Road, Paulton Bristol BS39 7SF
Dr Gollin & Partners 01761 452205	Cameley Surgery Wells Road Temple Cloud Bristol Avon BS39 5BW
Hillcrest Surgery 01761 434469	Hillcrest Surgery Wellow Lane Peasedown-St-John Nr Bath BA2 8JQ
Circle Bath 01761 422222	Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John Bath BA2 8SQ

Local Stores

Petrol Marksbury
Westway Garages
Bath Road Marksbury
Bath
Somerset
BA2 9HN
01761 479610
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR High Littleton
Windsor House
High Street
High Littleton
BS39 6JD
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Natures Vet Clinic
Paulton Surgery, The Old School House Church Street Paulton Bristol Gloucestershire BS39 7LG 01761 411 705 naturesvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.61 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 3.25 miles

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Pet Drugs Online
Unit 7B Burnett Business Park Gypsy Lane, Keynsham Bristol Gloucestershire BS31 2ED 0844 800 6742 contact@petdrugsonline.co.uk Website 3.35 miles


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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road Radstock Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2QE 01761 412 132 enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 4.04 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2ET 01761 412223 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 6.14 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 6.18 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

Willsbridge Mill
Avon Wildlife Trust - Pretty Walk Located Next To Syston River Surrounded By Woodland With Plenty Of Bird Wildlife, Circular Walk Not 25 Mins But Can Go Different Routes For Longer. Decked Area Next To Brook (It Called A River But Not Wide And Only Max Foot Deep) To Let Your Dog Splash Around. A Cafe Has Opened Recently, Castle Cottage 44 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EY 6.22 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

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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 6.39 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 6.55 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.

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 7.37 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	12.8°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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