Welcome to Prestleigh

Prestleigh is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, which is a range of limestone hills that run through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Prestleigh has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and there are still remnants of this period in the form of Roman roads and buildings. The village also played an important role in the wool trade during the medieval period and there are still many historic buildings in the village that date back to this time. One of the most notable buildings in the village is the Church of St. Andrew, which dates back to the 12th century.

Today, Prestleigh is a thriving community that is home to a number of small businesses and local amenities. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop that sells basic groceries. The village is also home to a number of community groups and events, including a popular annual village fete. Despite its small size, Prestleigh has a strong sense of community and is a popular destination for those looking for a peaceful and rural way of life.

Local Schools

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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
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
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
Shepton Mallet Community Infants School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Honoria Thompson	Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE 01749342322 School Website
Bowlish Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Gilbert	Bowlish Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5JQ 01749342514 School Website
Ditcheat Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RB 01749860329 School Website
Croscombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Moore	Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QL 01749343114 School Website
All Hallows School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Dr Trevor Richards	Cranmore Hall East Cranmore Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4SF 1749881600 School Website
Oakhill Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jude Clements	Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5AQ 01749840426 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.31 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 4.76 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 10.28 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 12.04 Miles

Dilton Marsh High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF 13.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dovecot Cabs 01749 812098 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 1.24 Miles
Chinnock Taxis 01749 831529 7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT 1.24 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire 01749 330333 11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL 1.66 Miles
Call A Car 01749 346033 12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE 1.98 Miles
Regal Taxis 01749 347750 Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL 2.18 Miles
Wright Cars 01749 345151 18 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BJ 2.24 Miles
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.33 Miles
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 4.77 Miles
Silverline Taxis 01749 836330 North Lodge, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DZ 5.55 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 5.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Prestleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cannards Grave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maesdown Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Evercreech Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Evercreech Surgery	Prestleigh Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JY
Park Medical Practice 01749 334383	The Park Medical Practice Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haskins Retail Centre Townsend Shepton Mallet BA4 5AX
Grove House Surgery 01749 342314	Grove House Surgery West Shepton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5UH

Local Stores

Evercreech
Victoria Square
Evercreech
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6JP
01749 830219
Store Website
1.27 miles

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SPAR Bruton
Bill the Butcher
SPAR 11 High Street
Bruton
BA10 0AB
01749 812388
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5QH 01749 343 955 info@sheptonvets.com Website 1.78 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 4.58 miles

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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 4.58 miles
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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 4.97 miles
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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 6.09 miles

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Frome Equine Vets
Badgers Cross Equestrian Cloford Frome Somerset BA11 4PG 01373 310277 info@fromeequinevets.co.uk Website 6.18 miles
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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 7.78 miles

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Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 8.29 miles

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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 8.52 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.

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 8.54 miles

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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 9.14 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound. Carters Cottage Smithams Hill East Harptree Bristol BS40 6BZ 10.11 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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