Welcome to Shipham

Shipham is a small village located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. The village is situated approximately 6 miles southwest of the town of Weston-super-Mare and 14 miles southeast of the city of Bristol. Shipham is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is home to a small community of around 1,000 people, and it has a rich history dating back to the Roman era.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shipham is the Church of St. Leonard, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and it is a testament to the rich history and culture of the village.

Shipham is also known for its vibrant community spirit and its many local events and festivals. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival, a Christmas market, and a summer fete. These events bring together the local community and provide a great opportunity for visitors to experience the unique culture and traditions of the village. Overall, Shipham is a charming and welcoming village that offers a great mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

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Shipham Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Will Ewens	Turnpike Road Shipham Winscombe Somerset BS25 1TX 1934843485 School Website
Sidcot School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Iain Kilpatrick	Oakridge Lane Winscombe Somerset BS25 1PD 01934843102 School Website
Winscombe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Richardson	Moorham Road Winscombe Somerset BS25 1HH 1934843407 School Website
Churchill Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hildrew	Churchill Green Churchill Winscombe Somerset BS25 5QN 01934852771 School Website
Sandford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Richardson	49 Greenhill Road Sandford Winscombe Somerset BS25 5PA 1934852602 School Website
Churchill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Woollven	Pudding Pie Lane Langford Bristol BS40 5EL 1934852446 School Website
Axbridge Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Dominic Shillabeer	Moorland Street Axbridge Somerset BS26 2BA 01934732391 School Website
Burrington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Joskey	Burrington Bristol Somerset BS40 7AD 1761462662 School Website
Cheddar First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Smith	Hillfield The Hayes Cheddar Somerset BS27 3HN 1934742546 School Website
The Kings Of Wessex Academy Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr David Wiltshire	Station Road Cheddar Somerset BS27 3AQ 01934742608 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yatton Station Road, Yatton, Somerset, BS49 4AJ 5.34 Miles

Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 5.68 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 6.66 Miles

Nailsea And Backwell Station Road, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3LH 7.46 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 7.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ans Taxis 07843 449708 Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA 0.33 Miles
A And S Private Hire 01934 843037 Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA 0.33 Miles
Sandford Private Hire 01934 820300 2 Yew Tree Gardens, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5QR 1.77 Miles
B B S Taxis 07770 837560 Hazeldene/Cheddar Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2DL 2.08 Miles
Bristol Airport Chauffeurs 01934 742111 Hartley House, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BH 2.44 Miles
Cheddar Area Taxis 07881 911559 Baybrook, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QN 2.69 Miles
Cheddar District Taxis 01934 744744 32 Labourham Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3XJ 3.31 Miles
Cheddar Taxis 01934 743801 6 South Close, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TW 4.64 Miles
Cheddar Cab Co 07851 734044 Well Cottage/The Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TH 4.72 Miles
Bristol. Airport Minibus And Coach Hire 0871 900 1810 Unit 1, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 6RU 4.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winscombe Surgery 01934 842211	Winscombe Surgery Hillyfields Way Winscombe BS25 1AF
Mendip Vale Medical Practice 01934 839820	Langford Surgery Pudding Pie Lane,Langford Bristol BS40 5EL
Pudding Pie Lane - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Langford Surgery Pudding Pie Lane Langford Bristol BS40 5EL
Pudding Pie Lane - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Langford Surgery Pudding Pie Lane Langford Bristol BS40 5EL
Axbridge Surgery 01934 732464	Axbridge Surgery Houlgate Way Axbridge Somerset BS26 2BJ

Local Stores

Banwell - Knightcott Road
44 Knightcott Road
Banwell
Somerset
BS29 6HF
01934 707384
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR Winscombe
7 Ashley Close
Winscombe
BS25 1DB
01934 842927
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alexandra &Amp; Hillyfields Vets Ltd
Hillyfields Way Winscombe North Somerset BS25 1AE 01934 843381 vets@hillyfieldsvets.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Langford Farm Animal Practice
Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 01934 852650 farmpractice@langfordvets.co.uk 2.06 miles

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Langford Small Animal Practice
Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 01934 852 422 sap@langfordvets.co.uk Website 2.06 miles

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Langford Small Animal Referral Hospital
Langford Veterinary Services Ltd Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 0117 394 0513 sah@langfordvets.co.uk Website 2.06 miles
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit 1 Saxon Court Union Street Cheddar Somerset BS27 3NA 01934 712 229 2.94 miles

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Tibbs And Simmons Farm Vets Ltd
Nates Lane Wrington Bristol North Somerset BS40 5RS 01934 862808 office@tibbsandsimmons.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cheddar Reservoir
A Fairly Small Circular Walk But Offers Lots Of Swimming For The Dogs. Mine Love Swimming In The Reservoir. There Are Sheep Around One Half Of The Reservoir So Dogs May Have To Be On Lead But The Other Half Does Not Have Sheep. A Football Field Is Also On Route So Dogs Can Have A Run Around There Too. Cheddar Reservoir Lancashire 2.48 miles

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Cheddar Gorge
Lovely Walk Around The Gorge. It Is Best To Keep Dogs On Lead Because Of The Cliffs Edge But There Are Some Lovely Views At The Top. It Is A Very Hilly Walk And Is Also Fairly Long. You Can Walk Down Into The Village And There Are Toilets, Places To Eat And Have A Break Too. I Usually Walk Down From Black Down Which Makes It An All Day Walk And Means You Don’T Have To Pay For Parking Cliff Top Gorge Walk Cheddar Lancashire BA5 3BT 2.64 miles

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Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 2.76 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

Black Down Burrington Coombe
Slight Walk Up To The Top Of The Hill But The Views Are Stunning From The Top. If You Take The Left Path Once Up The Top, You Can Walk Down To Cheddar Gorge Or You Can Take The Right Path And Walk Down Into The Woods To Rowberrow Warren And Dolebury Warren. Livestock On Route And Can Get Very Muddy In The Winter Due To The Horses And Cows Churning Up The Mud Making It Very Hard To Walk Up The Hill. Lovely Walk During The Summer. We Often Spend All Day Walking There And My Two Cockers Love It! Burrington Combe Blagdon 2.89 miles Once You Enter Burrington Coombe, You’Ll See A Lay-By Further Down Beneath Burrington Ham. Park Up In The Lay-By And Cross The Road. Follow The Road Up And You’Ll See A Sign Saying Black Down On Your Right. Walk Down Past The Driveway And Make Your Way Up To The Top!

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Crook Peak
A Walk On The Westernmost And Most Mountainous Of The Six Main Peaks In The Mendip Hills, A Summit Topped By Limestone Exposures, Overlooking The Somerset Levels And The Bristol Channel Coastline. BS26 2HH 3.31 miles Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.

Crook Peak
Very Steep Walk Up To The Peak. Once You’Re At The Top, You Can Follow The Hill All The Way Around And Down To Cheddar So It Is A Very Decent Long Walk. The Views From The Top Are Stunning Which Makes The Climb Up Very Worth It. There Is Livestock On Route So Dogs May Have To Be On A Lead At Times. My Two Spaniels Love It Up There! Crook Peak Footpath Lancashire 3.75 miles

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