Welcome to South Barrow

South Barrow is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of South Barrow is its beautiful church, St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors to the village, who come to admire its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings. The church is also an important part of the village community, hosting regular services and events throughout the year.

South Barrow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also located close to several popular tourist attractions, including the historic city of Bath and the stunning Cheddar Gorge. Despite its small size, South Barrow has a strong sense of community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, South Barrow has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 25.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-14
Head Teacher
Mr Ed Benbow
Hazlegrove House
Sparkford
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 7JA
1963440314
School Website
North Cadbury Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Amy Truett
Cary Road
North Cadbury
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 7DE
1963440420
School Website
Countess Gytha Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Gordon
West Camel Road
Queen Camel
Yeovil
BA22 7FF
1935850345
School Website
Lovington Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Norma Anselm
Lovington
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7PX
01963240305
School Website
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Martin
Park Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EH
01963350520
School Website
Keinton Mandeville Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Crook
Chistles Lane
Keinton Mandeville
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 6ES
01458223452
School Website
Chilton Bridge School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:6-19
Head Teacher
Jessika Karchud
Chilton Cantello
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8BG
7964955090
School Website
Ansford Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Purnell
Maggs Lane
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7JJ
01963350895
School Website
Charlton Mackrell C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Cawley
Bonfire Lane
Charlton Mackrell
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7BN
01458223329
School Website
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Watkins
Charlton Horethorne
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4NL
1963220345
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary
Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
4.10 Miles
Bruton
Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
6.85 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
7.41 Miles
Yeovil Pen Mill
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD
7.42 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
7.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Number Seven Taxis
01963 351015
7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE
3.16 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis
01963 351333
7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE
3.16 Miles
1 Cares Cars
01935 851024
9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG
3.77 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire
01935 851024
9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG
3.77 Miles
Anzford Cars
07831 249441
15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU
3.86 Miles
Mums Taxi
07711 572038
The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
4.05 Miles
Rogers Taxis
01935 850082
5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD
4.38 Miles
Village Cabs
01458 851094
Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG
4.43 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service
01935 840925
19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX
5.91 Miles
Destination Travel
01963 34441
Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB
6.43 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
South Barrow
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Sparkford Inn
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Sparkford Post Office
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North Barrow
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Hazelgrove Service Station
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Sparkford East
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Ba22 Wolfester Terrace
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Foddington
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Hillview
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Town
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Weston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Bamfylde
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Foddington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovington Church
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Camel Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Queen Camel Medical Centre
01935 850225
West Camel Road
Queen Camel
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 7LT
Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary
01963 350210
Millbrook Surgery
Millbrook Gardens
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EE
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Yeovilton
Yeovil
BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre
Heron Medical Centre
Yeovilton
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8HT
Ilchester Surgery
17 Church Street
Ilchester
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8LN
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Local Stores

Castle Cary
1 Fore Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7BG
01963 350482
shop.4756@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.69 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
4.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House
Torbay Road
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7DT
01963 350307
office@delawarevets.co.uk
Website
3.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

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Equines

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Poultry

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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House
Mudford Sock
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8EA
07762 051284
tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk
Website
6.03 miles
Animals Treated
Dogs

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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9FQ
01963 400499
mail@longmeadvets.co.uk
Website
6.55 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0AH
01749 813291
enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk
Website
6.65 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0AH
01749 813291
vets@brutonvets.co.uk
Website
6.65 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery
Balsam Fields
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9HE
01963 33226
enquiries@southillvets.co.uk
Website
7.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close.
Lytes Cary
4.36 miles

Location
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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like.
40 Nelson Way
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA21 5DZ
6.66 miles

Location
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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes!
1 Church St
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA20 1HE
7.86 miles

Location
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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
9.37 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.
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
10.26 miles

Location
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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park!
77 Ham Hill Rd
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
10.28 miles

Location
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