Welcome to Knighton

Knighton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Knighton has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. There are several historic buildings in the village, including the 13th-century St Mary's Church and the Knighton Manor, which dates back to the 16th century. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character. Knighton is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the history and culture of Somerset.

Despite its small size, Knighton has a strong sense of community. There are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including the annual Knighton Flower Show and the Knighton Village Fete. The village also has a pub, The Half Moon Inn, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Knighton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for those who want to escape the stresses of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Brymore Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Mark Thomas	Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2NB 01278652369 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
Cannington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Nurse	Brook Street Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2HP 01278652368 School Website
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
Otterhampton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Luce	School Lane Combwich Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2QS 1278652487 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
Enmore Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Macrae	Enmore Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2DX 01278671370 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 5.35 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 7.66 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 8.61 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 14.86 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 15.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi Cad 01278 433787 Flat 3/Woodbury Court/31A Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH 4.15 Miles
Broadway Taxis Ltd 01278 422442 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 4.68 Miles
Central Taxis 01278 458058 112 Friarn St, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ 4.68 Miles
H Cabs 01278 424405 36 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LY 4.78 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 4.99 Miles
Sheridens Taxis 07772 698725 Pound Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RZ 5.02 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 5.10 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 5.32 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 5.55 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 5.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitnell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fiddington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Charlynch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Gables Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Almshouses Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spaxton Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spaxton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rices Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cannington Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longstone Close Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bush Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockwood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cannington Health Centre 01278 652335	Cannington Health Centre Mill Lane, Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2HB
Quantock Medical Centre 01278 732696	Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd Nether Stowey Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NW
East Quay Medical Centre 01278 444666	East Quay Medical Centre East Quay Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GP
Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000	Taunton Road Medical Ctr. 12-16 Taunton Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3LS
Somerset Partnership 01278 432000	Mallard Court Express Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RN

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 2.12 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 4.87 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 4.95 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 4.95 miles


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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 5.06 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.17 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

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 5.04 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.15 miles

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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 6.33 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 8.97 miles Taunton

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Brean Beach
Lovely Beach! Dogs Love It! To The Right Dogs Are Allowed Off To Run &Amp; Splash Around As Much As They Wish All Year Round! South Rd Brean 10.92 miles There Is A Car Park That Allows You To Drive Down Onto The Beach, Just Follow The Road You Can'T Miss It.

Location what3words thuds.gliding.harnessed

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