Welcome to Podimore

Podimore is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Yeovil and is home to a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Podimore is its church, St. Peter and St. Paul. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Podimore is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pub. The pub, called The Crown Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ciders. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is known for its friendly atmosphere and good food. Overall, Podimore is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ilchester Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Heath	Somerton Road Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8JL 01935840568 School Website
Charlton Mackrell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Cawley	Bonfire Lane Charlton Mackrell Somerton Somerset TA11 7BN 01458223329 School Website
Chilton Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Jessika Karchud	Chilton Cantello Yeovil Somerset BA22 8BG 7964955090 School Website
Countess Gytha Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Gordon	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7FF 1935850345 School Website
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Crook	Chistles Lane Keinton Mandeville Somerton Somerset TA11 6ES 01458223452 School Website
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Ed Benbow	Hazlegrove House Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JA 1963440314 School Website
King Ina Church Of England Academy Juniors Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Susannah Svenson	School Lane Kirkham Street Somerton Somerset TA11 7NL 01458272587 School Website
Chilthorne Domer Church School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Chesterton	Main Street Chilthorne Domer Yeovil Somerset BA22 8RD 01935840407 School Website
St Margarets School Tintinhull Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Robinson	School Close Tintinhull Yeovil Somerset BA22 8PX 01935822686 School Website
Fairmead School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Miss Tracy Felstead	Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4NZ 01935421295 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 5.69 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 7.02 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 7.66 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 8.13 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 8.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 2.12 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 2.65 Miles
Coral-Cabs 07772 837977 27 The Millands, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NR 3.85 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 4.38 Miles
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 4.38 Miles
Roma Cabs 07891 177819 29 St Cleers Orchard, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QU 4.38 Miles
A And J And J C Cars 01458 241463 5 Knightlands Lane, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9HR 4.59 Miles
Lumberline Taxis 01458 746002 Pembury/Langport Rd, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HT 4.69 Miles
Dorset Taxis 01935 700380 80 Runnymede Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5SU 4.77 Miles
Night Owl Taxis 01935 429011 80 Runnymede Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5SU 4.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Podimore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rnas Yeovil West Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Yeovilton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cooks Cary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tranto Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Orchard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keep Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Barn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northover Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilchester Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre	Heron Medical Centre Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HT
Ilchester Surgery	17 Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LN
Queen Camel Medical Centre 01935 850225	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LT
Buttercross Health Centre 01458 272473	Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB

Local Stores

Somerton's Co-op
Brunel Shopping Precinct
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7PY
01458 270870
Store Website
4.08 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 3.77 miles

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Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.22 miles
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Grove Dene Veterinary Clinic The Forum Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL 01935 421177 yeovil@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 5.13 miles
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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 5.41 miles
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Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons
142 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2EE 01935 474415 yeovil@newtonclarkevet.com Website 5.49 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Martock
Martock Veterinary Centre Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6HH 01935 825199 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 5.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.14 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 5.25 miles

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 5.68 miles

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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 6.58 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 6.60 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.72 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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