Welcome to Lydeard St Lawrence

Lydeard St Lawrence is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Brendon Hills, which is a range of hills that run parallel to the coast of the Bristol Channel. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking trails and footpaths that lead through the hills and valleys. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St Lawrence, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Lydeard St Lawrence has a long and fascinating history. The village was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and it has been inhabited ever since. Over the centuries, the village has been home to farmers, miners, and craftsmen, and it has played an important role in the local economy. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, and it attracts visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the historic buildings.

One of the most popular attractions in Lydeard St Lawrence is the West Somerset Railway, which is a heritage railway that runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. The railway passes through the village, and there is a station in the village where visitors can catch a train and enjoy a scenic journey through the countryside. The railway is a popular attraction for families, and it offers a unique way to explore the area and learn about its history. Overall, Lydeard St Lawrence is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Bishops Lydeard Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Harvey	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3AN 01823432582 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
Wiveliscombe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Crowe	North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2LA 01984623325 School Website
Cotford St Luke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Gilding	Bethell Mead Cotford St Luke Taunton Somerset TA4 1HZ 01823430831 School Website
Kingsmead Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Eddy	Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2NE 01984623483 School Website
Milverton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stead	Sand Street Milverton Taunton Somerset TA4 1JP 01823400439 School Website
Oake Bradford And Nynehead Vc Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Becky Barnes	Oake Taunton Somerset TA4 1AZ 01823461533 School Website
Kingston St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Greenslade	Greenway Kingston St Mary Taunton Somerset TA2 8JH 01823451353 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 7.61 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.55 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 12.33 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 15.11 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 19.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 4.08 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 4.34 Miles
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 5.63 Miles
Mr Cabs 01984 633333 Dunkers Den Half Acre, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4NY 6.13 Miles
Cab It 01643 707544 47 Long Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QU 6.35 Miles
Coastline Cabs 01984 633777 35 Whitecroft, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4RU 6.48 Miles
Euro Cars 01984 633555 1 Doniford Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4JW 6.55 Miles
Data Cab 01984 639141 5 Rangoon Rd, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0TS 6.96 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd 07960 416383 27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP 7.06 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Wellington New Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 7.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lydeard St Lawrence No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Lister House Partnership 01984 623471	Lister House Surgery Croft Way, Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2BF
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG
Quantock Medical Centre 01278 732696	Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd Nether Stowey Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NW

Local Stores

Bishops Lydeard
4 Church Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3AT
01823 432259
shop.4652@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.95 miles

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SPAR Williton
SPAR
2 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
TA4 4PX
01984 632280
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 3.08 miles

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Deane Vets
Ford Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2RE 01984 624405 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 3.79 miles
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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 4.02 miles
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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624 422 wiveliscombe@mountvets.com Website 4.02 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 5.77 miles
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Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 6.08 miles
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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 2.85 miles

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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 5.91 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 6.62 miles Taunton

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 7.33 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 9.26 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 9.55 miles Wellington

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