Welcome to Pooltown

Pooltown Somerset is a small town located in the county of Somerset, England. The town is known for its beautiful countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque landscapes. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The town has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks, including the Pooltown Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century.

The town has a population of around 5,000 people and is a close-knit community. The residents are friendly and welcoming, and there is a strong sense of community spirit. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, which cater to both locals and visitors. There are also several schools in the area, making it an ideal place for families to live.

One of the main attractions in Pooltown Somerset is the annual summer fair, which takes place in the town center. The fair is a popular event, and people come from all over the county to enjoy the festivities. There are stalls selling local produce, crafts, and gifts, as well as fairground rides and games for children. The fair is a great way to experience the community spirit of the town and to meet the locals.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Helen's Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Northcott	Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP 1237475276 School Website
Atlantic Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Slater	Bucks Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5DW 1237431969 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Lewis	Jackets Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1HT 01237477262 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Malyn	Seaview Road Morwenna Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1EL 01237473569 School Website
Kingsley School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Pavis	Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY 01237426200 School Website
Bideford College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Claire Ankers	Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR 01237477611 School Website
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Tottle	Chanters Road Bideford Devon EX39 2QN 01237477288 School Website
Woolsery Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Cole	Woolsery Bideford Devon EX39 5QS 01237431307 School Website
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 12.90 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 15.10 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 17.16 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 19.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avva Taxi 01237 479061 Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HX 5.76 Miles
Atlantic Coast Chauffeur 01237 472836 Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JG 6.13 Miles
Tarka Taxis 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 6.63 Miles
Quicky Cars 01237 459595 1 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 6.63 Miles
Tarker Private Hire 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 6.63 Miles
Grab A Cab 07825 040385 2 Greenfield Cl, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3RY 6.77 Miles
Asap Taxis 01237 583020 29 Fordlands Crescent, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3NN 6.96 Miles
Planit X Carz 01237 700441 18 Harlseywood, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FB 7.07 Miles
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 7.12 Miles
Kirkham Cars 01237 422889 Glentorr Place/Glenfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LU 7.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Clovelly Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clovelly Car Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clovelly Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornborough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westward Ho Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Slerra Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bucks Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastbourne Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Clovelly Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riccards Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Abbotsham Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silford Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atlantic Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Hartland Surgery 01237 441200	66 The Square Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6BL
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Caen Medical Centre 01271 818030	Caen Medical Centre Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1LR

Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
7.58 miles

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SPAR Golf Links Road
2 Golf Links Road
Westward Ho
EX39 1LH
01237 424726
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 6.74 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 7.01 miles
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Tamar Vets Ltd
Unit 7 Harton Industrial Estate (Formerly Colwills Garage) Hatland Bideford Devon EX39 6AG 7.41 miles

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Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate Bideford Devon EX39 4LQ 01237 422657 East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk Website 8.59 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 8.96 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 11.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 6.35 miles

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Saunton Sands
Miles And Miles Of Clean Sand And Clean Sea Water. Dogs Have Freedom To Run To Their Hearts Content S W Coast Path Braunton EX33 1LQ 6.55 miles Beach

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Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 6.66 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Torrington Common
Lovely Walk, Lots Of Different Routes. Some Involve Steep Hill / Banks And Steps. Lots Of Accessible Water Sources Along The River, Good For Doggos Who Like Water. Very Pretty. 44 Clifton St Bideford Lancashire EX39 4EU 8.01 miles

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Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 20.61 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 23.00 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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