Welcome to Fitzhead

Fitzhead is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Fitzhead has a population of around 300 people and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of rural England.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fitzhead is the Church of St. James the Great. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a stunning tower, stained glass windows, and a peaceful churchyard. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Fitzhead is also home to several historic buildings, including the Manor House and the Old Rectory. The Manor House is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. It features a beautiful garden and is open to the public during certain times of the year. The Old Rectory is another historic building that dates back to the 18th century. It is now a private residence but can be seen from the road. Overall, Fitzhead is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Somerset.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.7°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Milverton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stead	Sand Street Milverton Taunton Somerset TA4 1JP 01823400439 School Website
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Janine Donovan	Lydeard St Lawrence Taunton Somerset TA4 3SF 1984667287
Kingsmead Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Eddy	Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2NE 01984623483 School Website
Oake Bradford And Nynehead Vc Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Becky Barnes	Oake Taunton Somerset TA4 1AZ 01823461533 School Website
Wiveliscombe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Crowe	North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2LA 01984623325 School Website
Cotford St Luke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Gilding	Bethell Mead Cotford St Luke Taunton Somerset TA4 1HZ 01823430831 School Website
Bishops Lydeard Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Harvey	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3AN 01823432582 School Website
Langford Budville Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carys Barnett	Langford Budville School Langford Budville Wellington Somerset TA21 0RD 01823400483 School Website
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Healey	Thomas Place Wellington Somerset TA21 8FP 1823795900 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Priestley	Priory Wellington Somerset TA21 9EJ 01823662541 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 6.95 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 9.97 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 12.75 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 17.00 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 17.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 1.87 Miles
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 3.07 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd 07960 416383 27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP 4.73 Miles
Am Taxis 01823 666333 Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT 4.85 Miles
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 4.91 Miles
Monument Mini Cabs 01823 664444 8 Walkers Gate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DJ 5.11 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01823 669666 164 Barn Meads Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AP 5.56 Miles
Airport Xpress 01823 665522 16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ 5.89 Miles
Taunton Taxi Group 01823 335599 Unit 5 Cornishway South Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 5.98 Miles
Alice Cabs 01823 354115 Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 5.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fitzhead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Fitzhead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Hill Halse Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halse Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Bowyer Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milverton Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pyleigh Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creedwell Orchard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Buttsway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Houndsmoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitsford Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Priors Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lister House Partnership 01984 623471	Lister House Surgery Croft Way, Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2BF
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG
Luson 01823 662836	Luson Surgery 41 Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8AG

Local Stores

Wiveliscombe
The Square
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2JT
01984 623215
Store Website
2.58 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
7.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Deane Vets
Ford Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2RE 01984 624405 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 2.59 miles
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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624 422 wiveliscombe@mountvets.com Website 2.59 miles
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Animals Treated
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Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 2.84 miles

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Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9FG 01823 662286 office@mountvets.com Website 4.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 4.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 4.94 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 5.26 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 5.63 miles Taunton

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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 7.13 miles Wellington

Location what3words drivers.future.conceals

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 7.18 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 10.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	17°C	14.6°C	11.5°C	9.7°C	10.5°C	10.3°C	11.2°C	9.8°C	9.1°C	8.6°C	8°C	7.9°C
Feels Like	17°C	14.4°C	11.1°C	9.2°C	10.1°C	10.1°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	7.7°C	8.1°C	6.8°C	6.4°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Heavy rain
Temp	7.6°C	7.4°C	7.3°C	7.2°C	7.6°C	8.2°C	8.8°C	8.8°C	9.1°C	9.3°C	9.1°C	8.2°C
Feels Like	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.4°C	4.8°C	5°C	5.8°C	6.3°C	6.4°C	7.3°C	7.4°C	6.9°C	5.3°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Heavy rain	Light rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	8.1°C	7.8°C	7.6°C	7.3°C	7.7°C	8°C	8.2°C	7.4°C	6.7°C	6.6°C	5.9°C	7°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	5.1°C	4.5°C	4.1°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	5.7°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	2.8°C	2.2°C	4°C

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