Welcome to Sparkford

Sparkford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Yeovil and 4 miles south of Castle Cary. The village is known for its historic landmarks, including the Haynes International Motor Museum and the Sparkford Inn, a traditional English pub that dates back to the 18th century. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The Haynes International Motor Museum is one of the main attractions in Sparkford. It is home to over 400 cars and motorcycles, ranging from vintage classics to modern supercars. The museum also features interactive exhibits, including a Formula 1 simulator and a children's play area. The museum is open daily and attracts visitors from all over the world.

The Sparkford Inn is another popular destination in the village. It is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food. The pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a roaring fire in the winter and a beautiful beer garden in the summer. The Sparkford Inn is also a popular spot for live music and events throughout the year. Overall, Sparkford is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its historic landmarks to its beautiful countryside and friendly locals.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
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
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
Chilton Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Jessika Karchud	Chilton Cantello Yeovil Somerset BA22 8BG 7964955090 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
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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.77 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 6.66 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 6.71 Miles

Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 6.82 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 7.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 2.88 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 2.88 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 3.70 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 3.70 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 3.78 Miles
Anzford Cars 07831 249441 15 Mullins Way, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7LU 4.46 Miles
Mums Taxi 07711 572038 The Rank, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 4.73 Miles
Village Cabs 01458 851094 Southwood Cottage, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PG 5.28 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 5.71 Miles
Hounslow Taxis Sherborne 01935 814750 12 St Aldhelms Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EB 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sparkford Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkford East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazelgrove Service Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ba22 Wolfester Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Barrow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Bamfylde Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillview Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Weston 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: Special Mailbox:
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Montis Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wales House Church Path Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ba22 Horseshoe Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Cadbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

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

Local Stores

Castle Cary
1 Fore Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7BG
01963 350482
shop.4756@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.25 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 4.07 miles
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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 5.40 miles

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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 6.38 miles

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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EP 01963 250255 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk 6.47 miles

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3DB 01935 813288 sherborne@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 6.49 miles
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Swan House Animal Hospital
Swan House Lower Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3EX 01935 816228 swanhouse@newtonclarkepartnership.co.uk Website 6.58 miles
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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 4.55 miles

Location what3words threaded.lure.smoking

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 5.87 miles

Location what3words waddle.dozen.fund

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 7.16 miles

Location what3words pine.foam.chat

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 9.93 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.95 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 10.02 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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