Welcome to Midsomer Norton

Midsomer Norton is a small town located in the county of Somerset, England. The town is situated on the southern edge of the Cotswold Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Midsomer Norton has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore in the town. The town is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Midsomer Norton is the Church of St. John the Baptist. This beautiful church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Midsomer Norton is the Radstock Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of the local area and features exhibits on everything from mining to agriculture.

Midsomer Norton is also home to a number of annual events and festivals. One of the most popular events is the Midsomer Norton Carnival, which takes place every November. This carnival features a parade of floats, live music, and a fireworks display. Other popular events in the town include the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Summer Festival, which features live music, food stalls, and a funfair, and the Midsomer Norton Christmas Lights Switch-On, which marks the start of the festive season in the town.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle West-Gaul	Redfield Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2JN 01761412019 School Website
Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Postlethwaite	Redfield Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2JD 01761414276 School Website
Midsomer Norton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Randell	High Street Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2DR 1761412289 School Website
Longvernal Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Bazeley	Clapton Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2LP 1761412777 School Website
Norton Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Green	Charlton Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 4AD 01761412557 School Website
Welton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr John Snell	Radstock Road Midsomer Norton Radstock Somerset BA3 2AG 1761413131 School Website
Norton Hill Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie-Anne Courtier	Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2UD 1761205630 School Website
Fosse Way School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Skinner	Longfellow Road Radstock Bath Somerset BA3 3AL 01761412198 School Website
The Mendip School Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Hanna	Longfellow Road Radstock Somerset BA3 3AL 01749838040 School Website
Westfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr S Mills	Longfellow Road Westfield Radstock Avon BA3 3XX 1761413662 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 7.93 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 8.46 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 8.63 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 8.85 Miles

Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 9.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Roma Cabs 07902 856634 52 Hillside Avenue, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2NA 0.62 Miles
Welton Cabs 01761 417600 3 Phillis Hill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2SW 0.66 Miles
Radstock Taxis 01761 417166 Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB 0.78 Miles
Ivory Taxis 01761 431611 30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT 1.18 Miles
Somerset Taxis 01761 411234 6 Winterfield Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7RF 1.27 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxi 01761 413421 Crossways, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 7LS 1.45 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis 01761 437638 10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ 1.48 Miles
Lucky Cars 01761 233989 Heathbury, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EW 1.97 Miles
Farrington Taxi Hire 07928 516837 Lyn House, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 6EN 2.61 Miles
Tudor Rose Cars 01761 239204 4 James Close, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5HA 2.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Midsomer Norton P. O. Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clevedon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vivien Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilcompton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northmead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street (Top) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nightingale Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenacres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withies Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stones Cross Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collieries Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fossefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Somerton House Surgery 01761 412141	Somerton House Surgery 79A North Road Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2QE
St Chads Surgery 01761 413334	St.Chad's Surgery Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2UH
Somer Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Radstock BA3 2UH
Somer Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gullock Tyning Midsomer Norton Radstock BA3 2UH
Elm Hayes Surgery 01761 413155	Elm Hayes Surgery Clandown Road, Paulton Bristol BS39 7SF

Local Stores

Fosseway
32 Fosseway
Midsomer Norton
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 4AX
01761 412888
Store Website
0.71 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Norton
Church Lane
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2JL
01761 412077
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road Radstock Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2QE 01761 412 132 enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk Website 0.18 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2ET 01761 412223 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 0.23 miles
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Natures Vet Clinic
Paulton Surgery, The Old School House Church Street Paulton Bristol Gloucestershire BS39 7LG 01761 411 705 naturesvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Natures Vet
Unit 2 Radstock Retail Centre Bath Somerset BA3 3PT contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DL 01761 435673 Website 3.25 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Haycombe Veterinary Centre
208 Whiteway Road Bath Somerset BA2 2RJ 01225 442280 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 6.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound. Carters Cottage Smithams Hill East Harptree Bristol BS40 6BZ 6.47 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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

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Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 8.59 miles

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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 8.62 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

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 9.18 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.

Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 9.31 miles

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