Welcome to Goathurst

Goathurst is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the foothills of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and hikers. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century, and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Goathurst is the Church of St Edward the Confessor. The church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Goathurst is the Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century. The Manor House is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning gardens.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Goathurst is also home to several local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drinks. The village is also home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops and livestock. Overall, Goathurst is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a popular destination for visitors to Somerset.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Enmore Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Macrae	Enmore Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2DX 01278671370 School Website
St Marys Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Morwenna Dunstan	Oakfield Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7LX 01278422691 School Website
Haygrove School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Aaron Reid	Durleigh Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HW 01278455531 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
Spaxton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rood	High Street Spaxton Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1BS 1278671409 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Simmonds	Park Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7EE 1278422786 School Website
Wembdon St George's Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wallace	Brantwood Road Wembdon Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7PS 1278451726 School Website
Hamp Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hitchings	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278424600 School Website
Hamp Nursery And Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Weatherburn	Rhode Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6JB 01278422012 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 3.64 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 5.68 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 8.94 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 17.21 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 17.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi Cad 01278 433787 Flat 3/Woodbury Court/31A Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH 2.37 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 2.95 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 2.95 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 3.08 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 3.09 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 3.57 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 3.75 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 3.80 Miles
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 3.85 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 3.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Goathurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntstile Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lexworthy Enmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shovel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clavelshay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luxborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathcombe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pightley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queenswood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street North Petherton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spaxton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX
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
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520	Somerset Bridge Med. Ctr. Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LD
Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000	Taunton Road Medical Ctr. 12-16 Taunton Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3LS

Local Stores

Bridgewater-Stockmoor Park
Stockmoor Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6WU
01278 429234
Store Website
2.62 miles

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SPAR Cannington
SPAR
10 High Street
Cannington
TA5 2HE
01278 653224
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 3.56 miles


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Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridgewater Retail Park The Clink Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB 01278422738 3.56 miles


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Blake Vets East Quay
Unit 3 Robins Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DL 01278 459 913 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 1.57 miles

Location what3words impose.remit.spoke

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 2.16 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 6.53 miles Taunton

Location what3words third.storm.ashes

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 6.71 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

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 7.49 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 11.36 miles

Location what3words applauded.soft.skinny

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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