Welcome to Leigh Common

Leigh Common is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, which provides a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Leigh Court, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions of Leigh Common is the Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve, which is located just a short distance from the village. The reserve covers an area of over 2,000 acres and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plant species, including the Bristol onion and the Bristol rock-cress. Visitors to the reserve can enjoy a range of activities, including walking, cycling, and bird watching.

Leigh Common is a small but vibrant village, with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by local residents. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair, which bring the community together and help to foster a sense of belonging.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 1.4°C

Feels Like: -2.7°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Georges Church Of England School Bourton Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Farndale	Church Track Bourton Gillingham Dorset SP8 5BN 01747840409 School Website
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danuta Girton	Tout Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DH 196332660 School Website
Wincanton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Wilson	South Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DZ 0 196332132 School Website
King Arthur's School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jen Jacklin	West Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9BX 196332368 School Website
Whitesheet Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Mullord	Chapel Lane Zeals Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6NL 01747840394 School Website
Milton On Stour Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rhiannon Tidby	Milton-On-Stour Gillingham Dorset SP8 5QD 01747822588 School Website
Marchant Holliday School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Kitts	North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AH 196333234 School Website
Wyke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Birkett	Deane Avenue Gillingham Dorset SP8 4SH 01747825665 School Website
Horsington Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Barge	Horsington Templecombe Somerset BA8 0BW 01963370358 School Website
King's Bruton Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Wilmshurst	Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED 1749814200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 4.60 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 4.83 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 4.93 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 6.99 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 10.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cale Cabs 01963 34596 9 Greenway Cl, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RH 1.64 Miles
Dax Travel Private Hire 01963 34318 3 Locks Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JR 1.85 Miles
Alan's Cab 01963 33359 40 Southgate Dr, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9ET 1.88 Miles
Wincanton Taxis 01963 824269 2 Tything Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EU 1.90 Miles
Destination Travel 01963 34441 Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 2.62 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 2.62 Miles
Dial A Cab 01747 821000 10 Clarendon Close, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4NL 3.97 Miles
T A Cars 01747 821111 4 Hardy Court Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FR 4.07 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 07870 545494 4 Hardy Court, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FR 4.07 Miles
V P T Executive 01747 826350 61 Cloverfields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UR 4.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Leigh Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Trister Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayford Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penn Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penselwood Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Musgrove P. O. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayford Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bottom Longhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaffey Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penn View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ireson Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Bourton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Wincanton Health Centre 01963 435700	Wincanton Health Centre Dykes Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ
Silton Surgery 01747 841304	The Surgery Gillingham Road,Silton Gillingham Dorset SP8 5DF
Peacemarsh Surgery	New Medical Centre Marlott Road Peacemarsh Gillingham Dorset SP8 4FA

Local Stores

Wincanton - Carrington Way
1 Camelot Shopping Centre
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9JB
01963 824753
Store Website
1.78 miles

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SPAR Forge Grage, Bourton
Forge Garage
Bourton
Gillingham
SP8 5BD
01747 840234
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham Dorset SP8 5HY 01747 822799 equine@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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The Shreen Veterinary Group
The Surgery The Square Gillingham Dorset SP8 4NA 01747 822428 info@shreenvets.co.uk Website 4.46 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
Manor Road Mere Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6HY 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 4.75 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 4.80 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 3.46 miles

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 9.65 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 10.38 miles Frome

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Shearwater Lake Wiltshire
Easy To Find If You Know Warminster, It's The First Time We've Been And My Husband, Myself And Two Dogs Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Took A While To Figure Out Where The Dogs To Be Let Of There Leads As They Aren't Allowed Around The Main Lake Because Of People Fishing, However There Are Other Areas In Which The Dogs Can Have A Good Splash About. Lovely Scenery Of The Main Lake And Surrounding Forest. You Can Hire Boats And Take On The Lake, Have A Nice Bike Ride Around (Which We Are Planning) Or Just Enjoy The Walk. Would Recommend For Any Age. Lovely Afternoon Out. 106 Clay St Warminster BA12 8AF 10.66 miles

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Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 11.68 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.01 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	8.8°C	7.8°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.4°C	11.1°C	11.7°C	11.3°C	12.3°C	12.4°C	12.1°C	11.9°C
Feels Like	6.6°C	5.4°C	4.7°C	4.3°C	4.6°C	8.9°C	9.4°C	8.8°C	9.8°C	10°C	9.3°C	8.9°C

Wednesday	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	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	12.2°C	12.4°C	11.9°C	10.8°C	10.1°C	11.6°C	15.3°C	18.2°C	18.8°C	17.5°C	15°C	12.7°C
Feels Like	9.2°C	9.7°C	9.3°C	8.2°C	7.6°C	9.9°C	14.8°C	18.1°C	18.8°C	17.4°C	14.8°C	11.8°C

Thursday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	10.6°C	10.1°C	10.1°C	10.6°C	12.3°C	14.8°C	17.7°C	18°C	15.9°C	12.3°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	10.5°C	9.1°C	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.6°C	10.8°C	14.3°C	17.6°C	17.6°C	14.6°C	9.8°C	9.5°C

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