Welcome to Mells

Mells is a picturesque village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful countryside, and rich history. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. Andrew, which is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country. The village also has a number of charming cottages and houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

Mells is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams. The village is located in the heart of the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty that is popular with walkers, hikers, and nature lovers. The village is also close to several other popular attractions, including the city of Bath, the town of Frome, and the famous Cheddar Gorge.

Mells has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was an important center of trade and commerce during the Middle Ages, and many of its historic buildings and landmarks date back to this period. Today, Mells is a thriving community that is home to a number of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the countryside or a lively village with plenty of things to see and do, Mells is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -2.5°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Mells Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Miss Claire Chantler
Mells Green
Mells
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3QE
01373812380
School Website
Newbury Manor School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:6-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Mcarthur
Newbury Manor
Newbury
Near Mells
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3RG
1373814980
Critchill Special School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Ms Sophie Addison
Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LB
1373464148
School Website
Trinity Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Amanda Seager
Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LB
01373461949
School Website
Oakfield School
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Miss Emma Wilkes
Oakfield Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4JF
01373462539
School Website
Nunney First School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Hind
Catch Road
Nunney
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4NE
01373836429
School Website
Wessex Lodge School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-18
Head Teacher
Ms Kate Stradling
Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LA
1373453414
Leigh On Mendip School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Dan Turull
Leigh Street
Leigh-On-Mendip
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5QQ
1373812592
School Website
Hemington Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alun Randell
Hemington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5XU
1373834320
School Website
Vallis First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicholas Firkins
Milk Street
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3DB
01373462657
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frome
Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
3.46 Miles
Dilton Marsh
High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF
7.00 Miles
Freshford
Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ
7.92 Miles
Avoncliff
Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD
8.16 Miles
Westbury
Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP
8.39 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Mikes Cabs
07966 492079
Meadowview/Lower Innox, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LU
2.65 Miles
Mike Taxis
07773 900274
57 Selwood Rd, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BT
2.70 Miles
Carlton-Cars
07787 542168
Leonard's Barton, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LS
2.71 Miles
J And J Taxis
01373 451555
60 Pedlars Gr, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2SY
2.78 Miles
Arrow Taxis Frome
07779 004030
Cork Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BL
2.83 Miles
A B C Taxis
01373 452444
8 Bath St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW
2.94 Miles
Abc Taxis Of Frome
01373 752002
The Maltings, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DW
2.94 Miles
Frome Taxis
01373 452211
14 King St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BH
2.97 Miles
Highpoint Taxi Services
01373 455151
60 Mendip Drive, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HU
3.03 Miles
Parsons Taxis
07729 365696
84 Feltham Dr, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5AQ
3.33 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mells Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Rectory Corner
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Green
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whatley
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Elm
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Whatley
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chantry
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Egford
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vobster
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullen Mead
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Vobster
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Elm
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Down
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cock Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Mendip Country Practice
01373 812244
Mendip Country Practice
Church Street
Coleford, Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5NQ
Locks Hill Surgery
95 Locks Hill
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1NG
Dr Brooks, Beckington/Fromefield
Fromefield Surgery
8 Bath Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HD
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Enos Way
Frome
BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Enos Way
Frome
BA11 2FH
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Local Stores

Frome - Nunney Road
1A Nunney Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LA
01373 467678
Store Website
2.91 miles
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SPAR Market Place, Nunney
Market Place
Nunney
Frome
BA11 4LY
01373 836301
Store Website
2.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Garston Veterinary Group
Garston House
Portway
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1PZ
01373 451115
frome@garstonvets.co.uk
Website
3.17 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Wyvern Farm Vets
Garston House
Portway
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1PZ
01373 451115
cm@garstonvets.co.uk
Website
3.17 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

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Frome Equine Vets
Badgers Cross Equestrian
Cloford
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4PG
01373 310277
info@fromeequinevets.co.uk
Website
3.21 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Frome Veterinary Centre
39 Berkley Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2EH
01373 466100
enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk
Website
3.37 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Poultry

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Bellevue Veterinary Clinic
Millards Hill
Trudoxhill
Frome
Somerset
BA11 5DW
01373 836186
Lesley@bellevue-vets.co.uk
Website
3.76 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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On Call Out of Hours service 18:31 to 08:29 am Tuesday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 18:31 to 08:29 Wednesday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 18:31 to 08:29 Thursday morning
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On Call out of hours service from 18:31 to 08:29 Friday morning
Fri08:3017:30
On Call out of hours service from 17:31 to 08:29 Saturday morning
Sat08:3013:00
On Call out of hours service from 13:01 to 08:29 Monday morning
Sunclosedclosed
Natures Vet
Unit 2
Radstock Retail Centre
Bath
Somerset
BA3 3PT
contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk
Website
4.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
1.72 miles

Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.
Location
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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
7.33 miles

On The Longleat Estate
Location
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Southwick Country Park
This Is A Popular Country Park With Dog Walkers, Families And Locals. There Are A Series Of Several Fields Crossed By A River And A Pond Which Is Popular With Dogs. Many Dogs Here Are Off Lead, But There Is Space To Avoid Other Dogs And It Is Quieter Off The Main Pathway. As Part Of The Park There Is The Hope Nature Centre With A Tea Rooms. A Circular Walk Will Bring You Back To The Free Car Park Following A Level Path.
4 A361
Southwick
Trowbridge
Lancashire
BA14 9AF
8.19 miles

Free Car Park Sign Posted
Location
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Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801.
BA2 7FQ
8.28 miles

From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.
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
8.60 miles

Location
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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
8.79 miles

Frome
Location
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Weather Forecast

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