Welcome to Orchard Portman

Orchard Portman 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 stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly community. It is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions of Orchard Portman is the Orchard Portman House. The house is a beautiful Georgian mansion that was built in the 18th century. It is surrounded by stunning gardens and parkland, which are open to the public. The house is now used as a conference center and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Visitors can take a tour of the house and learn about its history and the people who lived there.

Another popular attraction in Orchard Portman is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. It is a popular destination for visitors who are interested in history and architecture. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other events. Visitors can take a tour of the church and learn about its history and the people who worshiped there.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.7°C

Feels Like: -1.3°C

Wind: 25.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishop Foxs School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kerry Tonkin	Bishop Fox Drive Taunton Somerset TA1 3HQ 01823289211 School Website
Richard Huish College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Emma Fielding	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3DZ 1823320800 School Website
Holway Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Brewer	Shakespeare Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 2JA 01823252126 School Website
King's College Taunton Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Sloan	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA 1823328200 School Website
Blackbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Barney Rycroft	Ashbourne Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 2RA 1823338138 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Eadie	South Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3AF 1823284128 School Website
Silver Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Garbutt	54 Silver Street Taunton Somerset Somerset TA1 3DL 1823795800 School Website
St Georges Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Edwina Mcdonnell	The Mount Taunton Somerset TA1 3NR 01823284130 School Website
Thurlbear Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Gillan	Thurlbear Taunton Somerset TA3 5BW 01823442277 School Website
Queen's College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Julian Noad	Trull Road Taunton Somerset TA1 4QS 1823272559 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 2.14 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 10.03 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 13.31 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 14.44 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 15.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Cabs 01823 241124 53 Orchid Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XL 0.42 Miles
Ba Taxis 01823 252505 18 Woodrush Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XB 0.53 Miles
C And Jay Taxis 07837 994627 29 Laurel Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QH 0.72 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 1.45 Miles
Age Of Elegance Vintage Cars 01823 480365 Hill Farm/Thurlbear Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AY 1.53 Miles
M And M Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 1.58 Miles
Quick Taxis 07876 331371 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 1.58 Miles
Max Cabs 01823 241111 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 1.58 Miles
A2b Taxis Taunton 01823 241111 East St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 1.58 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 40 East Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LS 1.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shoreditch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Portman Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Killiams Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkspur Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shoreditch Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duddlestone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountfields Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Holway Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountlands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haydon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dolphin Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashbourne Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normandy Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Warwick House Medical Practice 01823 282147	Holway Green Upper Holway Road Taunton Somerset TA1 2QA
Kings College Sanatorium	South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB
Taunton Vale Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lisieux Way Taunton TA1 2LB
Taunton Vale Healthcare 01823 259444	The Blackbrook Surgery Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2LB

Local Stores

FR Station Road
Station Road
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 1NQ
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR Upper Holway Road
63 Upper Holway Road
Taunton
TA1 2QA
01823 257039
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton
South Road Veterinary Centre Mountfields Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3BQ 01823 327272 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 1.32 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 1.73 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 1.86 miles
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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.13 miles
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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 2.80 miles Taunton

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 4.55 miles

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

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 6.96 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 7.49 miles Wellington

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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 7.56 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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	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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