Welcome to Pecking Mill

Pecking Mill is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the River Brue and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic watermill, which dates back to the 18th century. The watermill was used to grind corn and wheat into flour and was an important part of the local economy. Today, the watermill has been restored and is open to the public as a museum.

Pecking Mill is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Somerset. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for hiking and cycling. The River Brue is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank or enjoy a picnic in one of the many parks and gardens in the area.

Pecking Mill is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Somerset. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the watermill, which is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of the people who lived and worked in the area. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Pecking Mill is the perfect destination for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Evercreech Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Norma Anselm
Paradise Crescent
Evercreech
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6EH
01749830447
School Website
Ditcheat Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rachael Bisset
Ditcheat
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6RB
01749860329
School Website
Ansford Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Purnell
Maggs Lane
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7JJ
01963350895
School Website
Bruton Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rachael Bisset
Higher Backway
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0DP
01749812331
School Website
Sexeys School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Helen Cullen
Cole Road
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0DF
01749813393
School Website
King's Bruton
Other Independent School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Wilmshurst
Plox
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0ED
1749814200
School Website
St Aldhelms Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Pippa Cohen
Chelynch Park
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PL
01749880376
School Website
Whitstone
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Guy Swallow
Charlton Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5PF
01749345555
School Website
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Martin
Park Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EH
01963350520
School Website
St Pauls Church Of England Vc Junior School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Chris Partridge
Paul Street
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5LA
01749343250
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary
Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
2.74 Miles
Bruton
Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
3.49 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
10.45 Miles
Frome
Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
10.80 Miles
Gillingham (Dorset)
Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
12.83 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Chinnock Taxis
01749 831529
7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT
0.56 Miles
Dovecot Cabs
01749 812098
7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT
0.56 Miles
Mums Taxi
07711 572038
The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
2.76 Miles
Anzford Cars
07831 249441
15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU
3.17 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire
01749 330333
11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL
3.26 Miles
Call A Car
01749 346033
12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE
3.53 Miles
Regal Taxis
01749 347750
Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL
3.77 Miles
Wright Cars
01749 345151
18 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BJ
3.83 Miles
Number Seven Taxis
01963 351015
7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE
3.99 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis
01963 351333
7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE
3.99 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pecking Mill
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Southwood
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Weston Town
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Oxford Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Evercreech Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
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Maesdown Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Stratton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringwell
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditcheat Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fosse Cottages
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Milton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamyatt
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Street On Fosse
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prestleigh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Milton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Evercreech Surgery
Prestleigh Road
Evercreech
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6JY
Bruton Surgery
01749 812310
The Bruton Surgery
Patwell Lane
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0EG
Park Medical Practice
01749 334383
The Park Medical Practice
Cannards Grave Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5RT
Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary
01963 350210
Millbrook Surgery
Millbrook Gardens
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EE
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Haskins Retail Centre
Townsend
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5AX
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Local Stores

Evercreech
Victoria Square
Evercreech
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6JP
01749 830219
Store Website
0.77 miles
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SPAR Bruton
Bill the Butcher
SPAR 11 High Street
Bruton
BA10 0AB
01749 812388
Store Website
3.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0AH
01749 813291
vets@brutonvets.co.uk
Website
3.26 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0AH
01749 813291
enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk
Website
3.26 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group
Allyn Saxon Drive
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5QH
01749 343 955
info@sheptonvets.com
Website
3.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

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Dogs

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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House
Torbay Road
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7DT
01963 350307
office@delawarevets.co.uk
Website
3.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

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

Animals Treated
Equines

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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1FD
7.20 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
6.97 miles

Location
what3words
builds.saves.irrigate
Glastonbury Tor
A Circular Dog Walk Up To Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury Tor Is A Prominent Hill Overlooking The Isle Of Avalon, Glastonbury And Somerset. Located At The Top Of The Hill Is St Michael's Tower, A Grade I Listed Building. The Entire Site Is Managed By
BA6 9EH
8.79 miles

From London: M3 Then A303 And A37. From The North East: A1 Or M1, M25 To M3 (Junction 12), Then A303 And A37. From The Midlands: M40 And A34 To A303 And A37. From The North West: M6, M5 To A39 (Junction 23) Then A361. From Wales: M4, M5 To A39 (As Above). From The West Country: A37 Or A361.
Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln
Wookey
Wells
BA5 1LB
9.32 miles

Location
what3words
squirts.standards.assist
Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close.
Lytes Cary
9.73 miles

Location
what3words
threaded.lure.smoking
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
9.79 miles

Location
what3words
juggler.galaxies.insurance
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
9.86 miles

Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.
Location
what3words
majoring.fabricate.overtones
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