Welcome to Lower Durston

Lower Durston is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Taunton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Lower Durston is the St. John the Baptist Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The church is open to visitors and offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The church also hosts regular services and events throughout the year, making it a hub of activity for the local community.

Another popular attraction in Lower Durston is the Durston Inn. The inn is a traditional English pub that serves a range of delicious food and drinks. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub also hosts regular events and live music nights, making it a great place to socialize and meet new people. Overall, Lower Durston is a charming and peaceful village that offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.6°C

Feels Like: -1.4°C

Wind: 26.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Creech St Michael Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Marsland	Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5QQ 01823442898 School Website
North Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Leach	Church Road North Newton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0BG 01278662140 School Website
Cambian Somerset School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mr David Fielding	Creech Court Mill Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5PX 1823443133 School Website
West Monkton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackmore	Bridgwater Road Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA2 8FT 1823412582 School Website
North Curry Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Morley	Greenway North Curry Taunton Somerset TA3 6NQ 1823490423 School Website
Heathfield Community School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Jones	School Road Monkton Heathfield Taunton Somerset TA2 8PD 01823412396 School Website
Ruishton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Newstead	Newlands Road Ruishton Taunton Somerset TA3 5JZ 1823442832 School Website
Petherton Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Wright	Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA 3301358200 School Website
North Petherton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Penfold	School Fields North Petherton Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LU 01278662442 School Website
Stoke St Gregory Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barney Rycroft	Stoke St Gregory Taunton Somerset TA3 6EG 01823490437 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 4.27 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 5.74 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 12.08 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 15.37 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 17.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 2.29 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 2.73 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 2.83 Miles
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 3.37 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 3.47 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 3.57 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 3.89 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 4.00 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 4.16 Miles
C And Jay Taxis 07837 994627 29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH 4.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Durston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Durston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durston Old Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedging Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Newton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creech Heathfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adsborough Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bankland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyng Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend Creech St Michael Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adsborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurloxton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Creech 01823 442357	Creech Medical Centre Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Somerset TA3 5FA
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Curry 01823 490505	The Health Centre Greenway North Curry Near Taunton, Somerset TA3 6NQ
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX

Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
2.47 miles

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 3.77 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 4.08 miles
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Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 4.29 miles

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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 4.44 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 3.32 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 5.77 miles Taunton

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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 6.06 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 7.70 miles

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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 10.42 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 10.75 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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