Welcome to Shoscombe

Shoscombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated in the valley of the River Cam, which flows through the village. Shoscombe is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which provide stunning views of the surrounding area.

The village of Shoscombe has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops and businesses. Today, the village is much quieter, with a small number of shops and pubs. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Julian's Church, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Despite its small size, Shoscombe is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals, including the annual Shoscombe Festival, which celebrates the village's history and culture. The village is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, which provide support and services to local residents. Overall, Shoscombe is a charming and picturesque village, which offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.8°C

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Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Shoscombe Church School
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Head Teacher
Mrs Tania Rorison
St Julian's Road
Shoscombe
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8NB
1761432479
School Website
Peasedown St John Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Noall
Bath Road
Peasedown St John
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8DH
1761432311
School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Cathie Lampert
Old Road
Writhlington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3NG
1761434548
School Website
Academy Of Trinity C Of E Primary
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michelle Parsons
Woodborough Lane
Radstock
Bath
Somerset
BA3 3DE
01761438650
School Website
Writhlington School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Keith Howard
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3NQ
01761433581
School Website
Mendip Studio School
Studio Schools
Ages:14-19
Head Teacher
Mr Bruce Hain
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3NQ
01761438557
School Website
St Julian's Church School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Kerrie Courtier
Wellow
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8QS
1225833143
School Website
St Nicholas Church School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Joe Beament
Kilmersdon Road
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3QH
1761432101
School Website
Hemington Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alun Randell
Hemington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5XU
1373834320
School Website
Kilmersdon Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephen Bamford
School Lane
Kilmersdon
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5TE
01761432283
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oldfield Park
Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS
5.14 Miles
Freshford
Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ
5.16 Miles
Bath Spa
Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU
5.34 Miles
Avoncliff
Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD
5.80 Miles
Frome
Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
7.00 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Gemini Private Hire
01761 438770
85 Old England Way, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8SW
0.79 Miles
A.F.S. Taxis
01761 437638
10 Chapel Lawns, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3BQ
2.24 Miles
Ivory Taxis
01761 431611
30 Holly Walk, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3TT
2.62 Miles
Radstock Taxis
01761 417166
Unit 14/16/Midsomer Enterprise Pk/Radstock Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2BB
2.92 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses
01761 413421
1Priston Cottages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EQ
3.39 Miles
Airport Transfers Bath
07910 433897
Wynola Cars, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7NE
3.43 Miles
V Class Travel
01225 835847
2 Ridge Green Cl, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2EG
3.46 Miles
Star Chauffeurs
01225 833071
Springfield House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7DL
3.54 Miles
Chauffeurlink
01225 840880
The Garden Lodge, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2UW
3.62 Miles
Sulis Taxis
01225 430268
42 Vernham Gr, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2TB
3.67 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Applecroft Shoscombe
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St Julians Road
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Shoscombe
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Orchard Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braysdown
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashgrove Peasedown
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellow Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peasedown St John P.O.
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Lower Writhlington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Whitelands
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Writhlington Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Turners Tower
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frome Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellow
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunkerton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Circle Bath
01761 422222
Foxcote Avenue
Peasedown St John
Bath
BA2 8SQ
Hillcrest Surgery
01761 434469
Hillcrest Surgery
Wellow Lane
Peasedown-St-John
Nr Bath
BA2 8JQ
Hope House Surgery
01761 432121
Hope House Centre
10 Waterloo Rd, Radstock
Bath
BA3 3EP
Westfield Surgery
01761 436333
Westfield Surgery
Waterford Park,Radstock
Bath
BA3 3UJ
St Chads Surgery
01761 413334
St.Chad's Surgery
Gullock Tyning
Midsomer Norton
Bath
BA3 2UH
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Local Stores

Peasedown St John
66 Bath Road
Peasedown St. John
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8DT
01761 434280
Store Website
0.95 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Norton
Church Lane
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2JL
01761 412077
Store Website
3.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bath Veterinary Group
46 Bath Road
Peasedown St John
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8DL
01761 435673
Website
1.02 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Natures Vet
Unit 2
Radstock Retail Centre
Bath
Somerset
BA3 3PT
contact@naturevetclinic.co.uk
Website
1.95 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Midsomer Veterinary Centre
53 North Road
Radstock
Midsomer Norton
Somerset
BA3 2QE
01761 412 132
enquiries@midsomervets.co.uk
Website
3.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Silva House Veterinary Centre
Silver Street
Midsomer Norton
Somerset
BA3 2ET
01761 412223
enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk
Website
3.59 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Vets Now Bath
C/O Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital
Wellsway
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5RL
01225 282173
bathclinic@vets-now.com
Website
3.91 miles
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Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Bath Veterinary Group
Rosemary Lodge
Wellsway
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5RL
01225 832 521
contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk
Website
3.91 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801.
BA2 7FQ
5.50 miles

From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.
Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath
Lancashire
5.52 miles

Location
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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History.
BA1 1LN
5.54 miles

The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.
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
5.62 miles

Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.
Location
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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms.
4 Pound Ln
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1LF
7.10 miles

Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.
Location
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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In.
Railway Station
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1FQ
7.23 miles

You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.
Location
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