Welcome to Norton Fitzwarren

Norton Fitzwarren is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles from the town of Taunton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was known as Nortune. It was later renamed Norton Fitzwarren after the Fitzwarren family who owned the manor in the 14th century.

One of the most notable landmarks in Norton Fitzwarren is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It has a beautiful bell tower and stained glass windows that are a sight to behold. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Norton Fitzwarren is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Merry Monk, is a popular spot for locals to gather and enjoy a pint or two. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a sports club. The sports club offers a range of activities including football, cricket, and tennis. Overall, Norton Fitzwarren is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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
Norton Fitzwarren Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Birt	Blackdown View Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6TB 01823276611 School Website
Bishops Hull Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Turner	Bishops Hull Hill Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5EB 01823331624 School Website
Staplegrove Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Armstrong	Hudson Way Staplegrove Taunton Somerset TA2 6UP 01823337313 School Website
Taunton Deane Partnership College Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Lawrence	Northfields Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5DR 01823349338 School Website
Taunton Preparatory School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Andrew Edwards	Staplegrove Road Taunton Somerset TA2 6AE 1823703307 School Website
Taunton School Other Independent School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr J Johnson	Staplegrove Road Taunton Somerset TA2 6AD 1823703703 School Website
The Castle School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs James Lamb	Wellington Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5AU 01823274073 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
Bishop Henderson Church Of England Primary School Taunton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel White	Henderson Close Taunton Somerset TA1 4TU 01823274770 School Website
Parkfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Jones	Parkfield Road Taunton Somerset TA1 4RT 01823282125 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 2.35 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 9.95 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 11.75 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 15.41 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 15.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 0.60 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Wellington New Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 1.46 Miles
Viking Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 Climax House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5LU 1.46 Miles
Alice Cabs 01823 354115 Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 1.51 Miles
Taunton Taxi Group 01823 335599 Unit 5 Cornishway South Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 1.51 Miles
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 1.63 Miles
J Cabs 01823 272727 9 Fowler Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6JB 1.90 Miles
Regal Cars 01823 333654 78 Greenway Av, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HX 1.96 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 2.02 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stembridge Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilly Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Fitzwarren Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnshill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Manor Camp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shutemead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Hull Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Roughmoor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hele Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilly Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Manor Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staplegrove Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Somerset Bcsc 01278 432000	Trust Management Lydeard House Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA
French Weir Health Centre 01823 331381	French Weir Health Centre French Weir Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1NW
College Way Surgery 01823 259333	College Way Surgery Comeytrowe Centre Taunton Somerset TA1 4TY

Local Stores

FR Taunton
Manor Road
Staplegrove
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6AN
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 0.17 miles
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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 2.44 miles

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Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 2.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 1.01 miles Taunton

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 4.86 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 5.49 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 6.67 miles Wellington

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 6.82 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 7.00 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

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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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