Welcome to Halcon

Halcon is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Taunton, the county town of Somerset. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Halcon is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

One of the main attractions of Halcon is its rich history. The village has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the Roman era. There are several historic sites in the village, including the remains of a Roman villa and a medieval church. Visitors can explore these sites and learn about the village's past. Halcon is also home to several historic buildings, including a 17th-century manor house and a 19th-century church.

Halcon is a great place to visit for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Quantock Hills are a popular destination for walkers and offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. There are also several nature reserves in the area, including the Somerset Levels and Moors, which are home to a wide variety of wildlife. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break or an active holiday, Halcon has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: -0.5°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Minerva Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Nation	Outer Circle Taunton Somerset TA1 2BU 1823337051 School Website
Blackbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Barney Rycroft	Ashbourne Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 2RA 1823338138 School Website
St James Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nigel Johnson	Cranmer Road Taunton Somerset TA1 1XU 01823272553 School Website
Holway Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Brewer	Shakespeare Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 2JA 01823252126 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Eadie	South Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3AF 1823284128 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
The Sky Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Bex Jones	Pickeridge Close Taunton Somerset TA2 7HW 1823275569 School Website
Silver Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Garbutt	54 Silver Street Taunton Somerset Somerset TA1 3DL 1823795800 School Website
King's College Taunton Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Sloan	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA 1823328200 School Website
St Georges Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Edwina Mcdonnell	The Mount Taunton Somerset TA1 3NR 01823284130 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 0.92 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 8.37 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 14.21 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 14.47 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 16.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 0.34 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 0.44 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 0.74 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 0.74 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 0.77 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 0.94 Miles
Max Cabs 01823 241111 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 East St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles
M And M Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 0.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Roman Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halcon Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hamilton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calder Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Severn Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rapps Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennedys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normandy Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wordsworth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crown Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashbourne Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trinity Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bathpool No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB
Taunton Vale Healthcare 01823 259444	The Blackbrook Surgery Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2LB
Crown Medical Centre 01823 282151	Crown Medical Centre Venture Way Taunton Somerset TA2 8QY
Victoria Gate Surgery	East Reach Taunton Somerset TA1 3EX

Local Stores

Priorswood Place
6-8 Priorswood Place
Eastwick Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7JW
01823 270096
Store Website
1.10 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
0.7 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 0.42 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 0.47 miles
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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 0.60 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 0.91 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton
South Road Veterinary Centre Mountfields Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3BQ 01823 327272 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 1.14 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.44 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 2.37 miles Taunton

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.24 miles

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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 5.86 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 6.15 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 7.33 miles

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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 8.56 miles Wellington

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.4°C	4.2°C	4.2°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.3°C	5.7°C	3.8°C	2°C	1.9°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	1.5°C	1°C	2.4°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.4°C	1.7°C	2°C
Feels Like	1.5°C	0.8°C	-0.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-2°C	1.6°C	2.9°C	2°C	-0.3°C	-3.4°C	-1.7°C

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

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.5°C	-2.3°C	-3.6°C	-4.4°C	-4.1°C	-2.5°C	0°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-1.4°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-8.9°C	-10.6°C	-11.4°C	-10.8°C	-8.6°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-6.1°C

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