Welcome to Farrington Gurney

Farrington Gurney is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of Bristol and 8 miles north of Wells. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is surrounded by farmland and rolling hills.

One of the most notable landmarks in Farrington Gurney is the Holy Trinity Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Farrington Gurney is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Bristol and Wells. The village is also located close to the M4 and M5 motorways, making it easy to travel to other parts of the country. Overall, Farrington Gurney is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Farrington Gurney Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Church Lane Farrington Gurney Bristol BS39 6TY 1761452419 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
Cameley Cevc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Hannah Maggs	Meadway Temple Cloud Bristol BS39 5BD 1761452644 School Website
Longvernal Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Bazeley	Clapton Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2LP 1761412777 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
St Johns C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle West-Gaul	Redfield Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2JN 01761412019 School Website
Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Postlethwaite	Redfield Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2JD 01761414276 School Website
Midsomer Norton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Randell	High Street Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2DR 1761412289 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 8.44 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 8.55 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 9.28 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 9.93 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 10.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Farrington Taxi Hire 07928 516837 Lyn House, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 6EN 0.97 Miles
Somerset Taxis 01761 411234 6 Winterfield Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7RF 1.33 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi 01761 413421 Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS 1.52 Miles
Welton Cabs 01761 417600 3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW 1.57 Miles
Roma Cabs 07902 856634 52 Hillside Avenue, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2NA 1.82 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 2.59 Miles
Lucky Cars 01761 233989 Heathbury, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EW 2.74 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis 01761 437638 10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ 3.10 Miles
Ivory Taxis 01761 431611 30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT 3.14 Miles
Tudor Rose Cars 01761 239204 4 James Close, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5HA 4.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Gollin & Partners 01761 452205	Cameley Surgery Wells Road Temple Cloud Bristol Avon BS39 5BW
Elm Hayes Surgery 01761 413155	Elm Hayes Surgery Clandown Road, Paulton Bristol BS39 7SF
Somerton House Surgery 01761 412141	Somerton House Surgery 79A North Road Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2QE
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

Local Stores

Farrington Gurney
Bristol Road
Farrington Gurney
Bristol
Somerset
BS39 6TQ
01761 451581
Store Website
0.24 miles

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SPAR High Littleton
Windsor House
High Street
High Littleton
BS39 6JD
Store Website
2.0 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 1.31 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 2.08 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 2.28 miles
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 4.55 miles

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Golden Valley Vets
40A High Street Chew Magna Somerset BS40 8PW 01275 332442 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 5.95 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.62 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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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 8.04 miles

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Black Down Burrington Coombe
Slight Walk Up To The Top Of The Hill But The Views Are Stunning From The Top. If You Take The Left Path Once Up The Top, You Can Walk Down To Cheddar Gorge Or You Can Take The Right Path And Walk Down Into The Woods To Rowberrow Warren And Dolebury Warren. Livestock On Route And Can Get Very Muddy In The Winter Due To The Horses And Cows Churning Up The Mud Making It Very Hard To Walk Up The Hill. Lovely Walk During The Summer. We Often Spend All Day Walking There And My Two Cockers Love It! Burrington Combe Blagdon 8.90 miles Once You Enter Burrington Coombe, You’Ll See A Lay-By Further Down Beneath Burrington Ham. Park Up In The Lay-By And Cross The Road. Follow The Road Up And You’Ll See A Sign Saying Black Down On Your Right. Walk Down Past The Driveway And Make Your Way Up To The Top!

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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 8.94 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 9.35 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 9.39 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

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