Welcome to Holford

Holford Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which attracts many tourists throughout the year. The village has a population of around 200 people, and it is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.

The village of Holford Somerset has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town, and it was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a peaceful and tranquil place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the local history. There are many historic buildings in the village, including the 13th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

Holford Somerset is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, as there are many walking and cycling trails in the area. The Quantock Hills offer some of the best hiking and cycling routes in the country, and visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional Somerset cuisine and enjoy a pint of local ale. Overall, Holford Somerset is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Somerset.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 29.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Nether Stowey Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Chloe Holt
Mill Close
Nether Stowey
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 1NX
01278732508
School Website
Crowcombe C Of E Va Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Lewis
Crowcombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4AA
01984618273
School Website
Stogursey Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gary Tucker
Tower Hill
Stogursey
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 1PR
1278732389
School Website
Stogumber C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Lewis
Station Road
Stogumber
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3TQ
01984656311
School Website
St Peters Church Of England First School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mr Maida White
Doniford Road
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4SF
01984632480
School Website
Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr David Mcgrath
North Road
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4SW
01984632581
School Website
Knights Templar Church Of England Methodist Community School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs David Frowde
Liddymore Road
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0EX
01984634385
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
Brymore Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-17
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Thomas
Cannington
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 2NB
01278652369
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater
St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
9.83 Miles
Taunton
Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
10.75 Miles
Highbridge And Burnham
Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
10.95 Miles
Barry Island
The Parade, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH
16.13 Miles
Weston-Super-Mare
Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY
16.26 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Data Cab
01984 639141
5 Rangoon Rd, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0TS
4.57 Miles
Coastline Cabs
01984 633777
35 Whitecroft, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4RU
4.68 Miles
Cab It
01643 707544
47 Long Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QU
4.74 Miles
Mr Cabs
01984 633333
Dunkers Den Half Acre, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4NY
4.74 Miles
Euro Cars
01984 633555
1 Doniford Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4JW
4.93 Miles
Cliffs Cabs
01984 631973
Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG
5.40 Miles
Minehead Taxis
01643 709090
3 Five Bells, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0HZ
5.45 Miles
Watchet Minibus Hire
01984 631819
5 Mill St, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AP
5.47 Miles
Taxi Cad
01278 433787
Flat 3/Woodbury Court/31A Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH
8.60 Miles
Cotford Cabs
07517 480141
33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD
8.68 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Holford Village
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Plough Inn
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pardlestone
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harefield
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doddington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilve Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Castle Of Comfort
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stringston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Quantoxhead
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frian
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nether Stowey Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Over Stowey
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Quantock Medical Centre
01278 732696
Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd
Nether Stowey
Nr Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 1NW
West Somerset Healthcare
01984 632701
West Somerset Healthcare
Williton Surg, Robert St
Williton, Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4QE
Dr Halliday, Williton/Watchet
Watchet Surgery
55 Swain Street
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0AG
Cannington Health Centre
01278 652335
Cannington Health Centre
Mill Lane, Cannington
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 2HB
Quantock Vale Surgery
01823 432361
Mount Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3LH
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Local Stores

Williton
25 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4PX
01984 633014
Store Website
4.86 miles
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SPAR High Street, Stogursey
16 High Street
Stogursey
Bridgewater
TA5 1TA
01278 732304
Store Website
3.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street
Nether Stowey
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 1LN
01278 450080
info@quantockvets.co.uk
Website
2.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Mon08:4509:30
Walk-in clinic.
Tue08:4509:30
Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Appointment only clinic 15:00 to 16:00
Wed08:4509:30
Walk-in clinic.
Thu08:4509:30
Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Evening walk-in clinic 18:00 to 19:00.
Fri08:4509:30
Walk-in clinic.
Sat08:4509:30
Walk-in clinic.
Sunclosedclosed
Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm
Nether Stowey
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 1HY
01278 734 828
sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk
Website
3.31 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cattle

Equines

Sheep/Goats

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Roughmoor Enterprise Centre
Roughmoor, Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4AT
01984 634 013
williton@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk
4.37 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery
Station Road
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3BU
01823 433361
7.44 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Black Rock Vets Ltd
Ham Lane
Stretcholt
Bridgewater
Somerset
TA6 4SR
01278 684905
info@blackrockvets.com
Website
8.71 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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B&Amp;W Equine Vets
Ham Lane
Stretcholt
Pawlett
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4SR
01278 229129
stretcholt.enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk
Website
8.71 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

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
2.99 miles

Location
what3words
completed.other.classed
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
5.90 miles

Location
what3words
songbirds.backfired.shirts
Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill
Bridgwater
Lancashire
TA6 6NG
9.13 miles

Location
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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
9.89 miles

Location
what3words
second.profited.broached
Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line.
Dunster Beach Shop
Dunster Beach Chalets
Dunster
Minehead
TA24 6TH
9.98 miles

Ta24 6Th
Location
what3words
calm.spouse.ruling
Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast.
TA24 6SE
10.26 miles

Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.
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Weather Forecast

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