Welcome to Paintmoor

Paintmoor is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. The village is known for its beautiful scenery and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

The village of Paintmoor has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, but it still retains much of its historic charm. Visitors to the village can explore the narrow streets and alleys that wind through the village and admire the beautiful old buildings that line them.

Paintmoor is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a day of exploring the countryside. Overall, Paintmoor is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone who loves the great outdoors and the beauty of rural England.

Local Weather

Light rain shower

Temp: 4.8°C

Feels Like: -1.1°C

Wind: 25.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Avishayes Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Rinaldi	Fairway Rise Chard Somerset TA20 1NS 0 146063050 School Website
The Redstart Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Collins	Redstart Road Chard Somerset TA20 1SD 0 146067457 School Website
Chard School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Hill	Monmouth House Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA 146063234 School Website
Holyrood Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dave Maccormick	Zembard Lane Chard Somerset TA20 1JL 01460260100 School Website
Manor Court Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Talmage	Duck Lane Chard Somerset TA20 2ES 0 146062350 School Website
3 Dimensions Other Independent Special School Ages:7-25 Head Teacher Miss Caroline Rolfe	Chardleigh House Chardleigh Green Wadeford Chard Somerset TA20 3AJ 44146065611 School Website
Combe St Nicholas Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Maxwell	Combe St Nicholas Chard Somerset TA20 3NG 0 146063116 School Website
Tatworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracey Hart	School Lane Tatworth Chard Somerset TA20 2RX 01460220565 School Website
Winsham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johns	Church Street Winsham Near Chard Somerset TA20 4HU 146030377 School Website
Greenfylde Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Claire Oaten	Silver Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0DS 0 146052686 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 7.02 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 7.76 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 11.94 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 12.40 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 14.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kings Taxis 01460 63743 63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH 0.76 Miles
Wood's Taxi Services 01460 64179 15 Elizabeth Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BY 1.23 Miles
Iq Taxis 07736 642738 12 Fairclose, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3LU 2.67 Miles
Gem Taxis 01460 221123 35 Wellings Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RY 2.82 Miles
Angel Taxis 01460 55987 33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ 2.91 Miles
Ilminster Taxis 01460 54712 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 4.93 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 4.93 Miles
Bw Taxis Ltd 01460 53400 Unit 26, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DU 5.17 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 6.53 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 6.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oaklands Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Touches Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henson Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorndun Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaffcombe Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crewkerne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glynswood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle St Giles Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cuttifords Door Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elizabeth Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ariel Healthcare 01460 63071	59 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Ariel Healthcare - St. Marys	St. Marys Crescent Chard TA20 2DZ
Tawstock Medical Centre, Chard 01460 67763	Tawstock Medical Centre St Mary's Crescent Chard Somerset TA20 2DZ
Springmead Surgery, Chard 01460 64457	Springmead Surgery Summerfields Road Chard Somerset TA20 2EW
Summervale Surgery 01460 52354	Ilminster Medical Centre Canal Way Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FE

Local Stores

Ilminster
Cornhill
The Square Cornhill
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0AH
01460 53064
Store Website
3.27 miles

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SPAR Ilminster
59 Station Road
Ilminster
TA19 9BG
01460 55528
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Chard
Glynswood Veterinary Centre Furnham Road Chard Somerset TA20 1AF 01460 66111 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 0.98 miles
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
10 Bath Street Chard Somerset TA20 2ET 01460 261150 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 1.45 miles

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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0BQ 01460 52487 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
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Oakapple Surgery
Norfolk House 10 West Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 9AB 01460 54541 3.29 miles

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The County Veterinary Clinic
The Meeting House Ashwell Business Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX 01460 259509 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk 4.18 miles

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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 5.54 miles

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 6.84 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.57 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.60 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.64 miles

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Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 11.34 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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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