Welcome to Sandford

Sandford Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Weston-super-Mare and 15 miles southwest of the city of Bristol. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Mary's Church and the Grade II listed Sandford Station Railway Museum.

The village has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a post office. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of traditional British cuisine and local ales. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Weston-super-Mare and Bristol, as well as easy access to the M5 motorway.

Sandford Somerset is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Somerset. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque farmland, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several local attractions in the area, including the Cheddar Gorge and Caves, the Wookey Hole Caves, and the historic city of Bath. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an action-packed adventure, Sandford Somerset has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Godshill Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Snow
School Road
Godshill
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3HJ
01983840246
School Website
Wroxall Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lynn Torrance
Castle Road
Wroxall
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3DP
01983852290
School Website
Arreton St Georges Church Of England Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nichola Coates
School Lane, Main Road
Arreton
Newport
Isle Of Wight
PO30 3AD
01983528429
School Website
Newchurch Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Kirsty Howarth
School Lane
Newchurch
Sandown
Isle Of Wight
PO36 0NL
01983865210
School Website
Chillerton And Rookley Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mark Snow
Main Road
Chillerton
Newport
Isle Of Wight
PO30 3EP
01983721207
School Website
St Francis Catholic And Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alex Augustus
Newport Road
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 1BQ
1983857449
School Website
St Blasius Shanklin C Of E Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alex Augustus
Albert Road
Shanklin
Isle Of Wight
PO37 7LY
01983862444
School Website
Broadlea Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sharon Freeley
Newport Road
Lake
Sandown
Isle Of Wight
PO36 9PE
01983402403
School Website
Gatten And Lake Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Day
Oaklyn Gardens
Shanklin
Isle Of Wight
PO37 7DG
01983869910
School Website
St Catherine's School And College
Non-Maintained Special School
Ages:7-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Thompson
Grove Road
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 1TT
1983852722
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shanklin
Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR
3.06 Miles
Lake
Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ
3.70 Miles
Sandown
Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN
4.06 Miles
Brading
Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB
5.58 Miles
Smallbrook Junction
Smallbrook Lane, Near Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AZ
6.83 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Timey's Taxis
01983 853871
The Nook/High St, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3BH
1.98 Miles
Wight Cabs
01983 867474
56 Blythe Way, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7NL
2.51 Miles
Clare's Cabs
01983 866222
31 Windsor Drive, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7PB
2.52 Miles
A Cabs
01983 866772
2 Duncroft Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7JJ
3.06 Miles
Ace Taxis
01983 868666
4 Merrie Gdns, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9QD
3.07 Miles
Regent Special Occasion Carriages
01983 862984
30 Regent St, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AA
3.16 Miles
Alz Day Cab
01983 866060
Flat 9/Clarendon House/15 Clarendon Rd, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AG
3.16 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxi
01983 404554
5 The Rogers, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7HH
3.17 Miles
Abbcab
01983 868999
197 Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 6HE
3.30 Miles
Randalls Taxis
01983 852269
32 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1RZ
3.57 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Yarborough Close
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Godshill Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
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Sandford
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Bohemia
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Lower Elliotts
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiteley Bank
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Chequers
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Merstone
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Rookley Green
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Roud
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Branstone
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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The Vale
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Rookley Village
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winford Cross
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr Hayes & Partners
01983 840625
The Surgery
2 Yarborough Close
Godshill
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3HS
Shanklin Medical Centre
1 Carter Road
Shanklin
PO37 7HR
The Bay Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
1 Carter Road
Shanklin
PO37 7HR
The Bay Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
1 Carter Road
Shanklin
PO37 7HR
Ventnor Medical Practice
01983 857288
Ventnor Medical Practice
3 Albert Street
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 1EZ
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Local Stores

Rookley - Main Road
Main Road
Rookley
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3NY
01983 721326
Store Website
1.64 miles
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SPAR Somerset Road
33 - 35 Somerset Road
Ryde
PO33 1BU
01983 562779
Store Website
7.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rspca Isle Of Wight
Fao Sandra Laker
Bohemia Corner
Merstone Lane
Godshill
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3NA
01983 840287
animalcentre@btinternet.com
0.94 miles
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Ghesvet General Practice
13 Orchardleigh Road
Shanklin
Isle Of Wight
PO37 7NP
07834 573999
olivierghesvet@gmail.com
3.11 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Pet Doctors Lake
35 Sandown Road
Lake
Sandown
Isle Of Wight
PO36 9JL
01983 408 004
lake@petdoctors.co.uk
Website
3.61 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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The People'S Vet
Newport Nursery
Watergte Road
Newport
Isle Of Wight
PO30 1XP
01983 653769
admin@tpvet.co.uk
Website
3.97 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

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The Carisbrooke Vets
The Veterinary Surgery
Pier Street
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 2BE
01983 522822
admin@iowvet.com
Website
4.15 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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The Carisbrooke Vets
107 Carisbrooke Road
Newport
Isle Of Wight
PO30 1HP
01983 522822
admin@iowvet.com
Website
4.57 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln
Niton
2.77 miles

Location
what3words
body.glosses.fetching
The Field Of Hope
The Field Of Hope In Newchurch Is A Lovely Walk. Park In The Free Car Park In School Close And The Field Of Hope Is Accessible Via The Bottom Corner Of The Car Park. There Is A Lovely Large Grassed Area Where Dogs Can Stretch Their Legs And Then There Are Miles Of Fields And Woodland To Explore Once You Pass The Grassed Area. After Your Walk There Is The Pointer Inn Pub Where You Can Get A Beautiful Lunch, The Pub Is Dog Friendly Indoors And Has A Large Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs.
8 Hope Mead
Newchurch
Sandown
PO36 0NP
2.77 miles

Parking In The Free Car Park In School Close, Postcode Is Po360nl
Location
what3words
voucher.pesky.surround
Alverstone Mead
It's Best To Keep Dogs On Their Lead When Passing The Hide But Once Past It Is A Lovely Wooded Dog Friendly Area! Follow The Path That Runs Alongside The Hide Until You Meet The Main Road, Cross The Road And Then You Can Follow The Lovely Flat Cycle Path As Far As Newport If You Wish To. The River Runs All Along The Side Of The Path So Your Dogs Can Have A Swim And Cool Off As They Please. There Is A Lovely Cafe On The Path Called Pedallers Which Is Dog Friendly And Provides Free Dog Biscuit Treats And Water!Please Note: There Is No Vehicle Access For Dog Walkers Only Two Spaces For Bird Hide Users.
Burnt House Ln
Sandown
Lancashire
PO36 0HB
3.30 miles

Burnt House Lane. Po36ohb.
Location
what3words
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Reeth Bay
Totally Dog Friendly Beach..Has A Small Beach Cafe. It's A Fisherman's Cove So If Not Overcrowded But Is A Lovely Spot For A Walk. Need To Park At The Top And Walk Down Past The Lighthouse. You Have To Cross A Few Boulders To Get To The Sandy Beach..But Well Worth The Balancing Act.
Reeth Bay
4.60 miles

Location
what3words
marsh.proudest.canines
Firestone Copse
Firestone Copse Is A Lovely Flat Wooded Walk With Many Different Paths You Can Walk Within The Copse. There Is Lots Of Free Car Parking And You Can Walk As Little Or As Far As You Wish By Following One Of The Many Paths From The Car Park! There Are Several Dog Waste Bins Scattered Around And A Large Picnic Area.
Firestone Copse Rd
Ryde
Lancashire
PO33 4HH
5.56 miles

Location
what3words
whisk.directors.general
Bembridge Fort And Downs
A Short, Easy And Fairly Flat Walk Along The Top Of The Downs, Starting At Bembridge Fort.
Lancashire
PO36 8QY
6.15 miles

Bembridge Fort Is On Culver Down Road, Which Leaves The B3395 Sandown/Brading To Bembridge Road To The East, Close To Yaverland. The Fort Is At The Top Of The Hill. Use The Free National Trust Car Park In The Field On The Right Just After Bembridge Fort.
Location
what3words
truth.intricate.peach
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