Welcome to Stockwitch Cross

Stockwitch Cross is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the A358 road, which connects the towns of Taunton and Chard. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the scenic views and peaceful atmosphere. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

The village of Stockwitch Cross has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was known for its fertile land and abundant crops. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, and today it is a thriving community with a range of amenities and services. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and businesses.

One of the most notable features of Stockwitch Cross is its beautiful church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its stunning architecture and learn about its rich history. The church is also an important part of the village community and is used for a range of events and activities throughout the year.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: 1.5°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Chilton Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Jessika Karchud	Chilton Cantello Yeovil Somerset BA22 8BG 7964955090 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
Ilchester Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Heath	Somerton Road Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8JL 01935840568 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
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Ed Benbow	Hazlegrove House Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JA 1963440314 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
Chilthorne Domer Church School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Chesterton	Main Street Chilthorne Domer Yeovil Somerset BA22 8RD 01935840407 School Website
Fairmead School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Miss Tracy Felstead	Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4NZ 01935421295 School Website
Primrose Lane Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Sherrard	Cunningham Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5FH 1935475693 School Website
Buckler's Mead School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mark Lawrence	1 St. Johns Road Yeovil BA21 4NH 1935424454 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 5.13 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 6.49 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 7.32 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 7.44 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rogers Taxis 01935 850082 5 Lower Chilton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BD 1.94 Miles
Ilchester Taxi Service 01935 840925 19 Limington Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LX 2.43 Miles
Fursey Executive Hire 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 3.54 Miles
1 Cares Cars 01935 851024 9 Daisyfield, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8AG 3.54 Miles
Night Owl Taxis 01935 429011 80 Runnymede Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5SU 4.21 Miles
Dorset Taxis 01935 700380 80 Runnymede Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5SU 4.21 Miles
Travel In Style 07725 842942 71 Bicknell Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LU 4.34 Miles
Di's Taxis 07812 740048 46 Bedford Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UQ 4.40 Miles
Taxis Yeovil Jnc Travel 07833 915432 24 Hawthorn Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5PQ 4.59 Miles
Ace Taxis 01935 411515 103 Eliotts Dr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3NR 4.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Air Museum Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgehampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Podimore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rnas Yeovil West Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keep Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeovilton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Camel Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilton Cantello Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cary Fitzpaine Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Barn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wales House Church Path Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Orchard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cooks Cary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heron Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT
Heron Medical Centre	Heron Medical Centre Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HT
Queen Camel Medical Centre 01935 850225	West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LT
Ilchester Surgery	17 Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LN
Oaklands Surgery 01935 473068	Oaklands Surgery Birchfield Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 5RL

Local Stores

Yeovil - 176 St. Michaels Avenue
176 St. Michaels Avenue
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4LX
01935 426336
Store Website
4.64 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Podimore
A303 -A37 Roundabout
Podimore
Yeovil
BA22 8JG
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 3.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Kingston Veterinary Group
Grove Dene Veterinary Clinic The Forum Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL 01935 421177 yeovil@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles
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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.90 miles
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Medivet Somerton
The Old Band House Langport Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6NB 01458 274021 Somerton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.06 miles
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Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons
142 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2EE 01935 474415 yeovil@newtonclarkevet.com Website 5.19 miles

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Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 5.44 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 1.95 miles

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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 4.62 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 5.24 miles

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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 6.80 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 6.81 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 6.91 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	13°C	11.4°C	9°C	8°C	10.7°C	14.9°C	17.5°C	20.9°C	19.3°C	17.4°C	14.8°C	12.3°C
Feels Like	12.5°C	10.7°C	8°C	6.8°C	9.8°C	14.6°C	17.4°C	20.8°C	19.3°C	17.4°C	14.2°C	11°C

Friday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	10.1°C	9°C	8.2°C	7.2°C	8.4°C	9.6°C	11.6°C	13.1°C	13.4°C	12.7°C	11.4°C	9.5°C
Feels Like	8.7°C	7.4°C	6.3°C	4.8°C	6°C	7.4°C	9.9°C	11.9°C	12.5°C	12°C	11°C	9.2°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8.5°C	7.3°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	8.6°C	11.9°C	14.6°C	17.3°C	18.8°C	19.2°C	16.6°C	12.2°C
Feels Like	8.4°C	7.3°C	6.2°C	5°C	7.4°C	10.8°C	14.3°C	17.2°C	18.8°C	19.2°C	15.8°C	11.6°C

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