Welcome to Higher Chillington

Higher Chillington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life.

The village of Higher Chillington has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this time. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to the charm and character of the village.

Despite its small size, Higher Chillington has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a number of community groups and clubs, which provide opportunities for residents to socialize and get involved in local events. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Higher Chillington is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Winsham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johns	Church Street Winsham Near Chard Somerset TA20 4HU 146030377 School Website
Hinton St George Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Hall	West Street Hinton St George Somerset TA17 8SA 0 146072653 School Website
Maiden Beech Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Carl Winch	Lyme Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8HG 0 146072677 School Website
Ashlands Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Ball	North Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AL 0 146073437 School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Coward	Kithill Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AS 0 146072829 School Website
Wadham School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burgas	Mount Pleasant Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7NT 01460270123 School Website
Greenfylde Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Claire Oaten	Silver Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0DS 0 146052686 School Website
Merriott First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Lois Bowery	Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PT 0 146072547 School Website
Avishayes Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Rinaldi	Fairway Rise Chard Somerset TA20 1NS 0 146063050 School Website
Dillington House Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DT

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 3.86 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 9.40 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 11.49 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 11.87 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 12.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Currans Private Hire 01460 271625 Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN 3.49 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 3.52 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 3.52 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 3.71 Miles
Kings Taxis 01460 63743 63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH 3.83 Miles
Wood's Taxi Services 01460 64179 15 Elizabeth Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BY 4.38 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 4.62 Miles
Gem Taxis 01460 221123 35 Wellings Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RY 4.75 Miles
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 5.13 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 5.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Purtington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Chillington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chillington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cricket House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dowlish Wake Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wayford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roundham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allowensay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winsham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clapton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaffcombe Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crewkerne Health Centre, Crewkerne 01460 72435	Crewkerne Health Centre Middle Path Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8BX
West One Surgery	West Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AY
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA
Summervale Surgery 01460 52354	Ilminster Medical Centre Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FE

Local Stores

Ilminster
Cornhill
The Square Cornhill
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0AH
01460 53064
Store Website
3.56 miles

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SPAR Ilminster
59 Station Road
Ilminster
TA19 9BG
01460 55528
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 1.55 miles

Animals Treated
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0BQ 01460 52487 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.50 miles
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Oakapple Surgery
Norfolk House 10 West Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 9AB 01460 54541 3.76 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Chard
Glynswood Veterinary Centre Furnham Road Chard Somerset TA20 1AF 01460 66111 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
The Meeting House Ashwell Business Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX 01460 259509 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk 4.38 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 4.77 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.91 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.99 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.00 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.22 miles

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Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 10.45 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

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

	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

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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