Welcome to Stretcholt

Stretcholt is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Bridgwater and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people and has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly locals.

One of the most notable landmarks in Stretcholt is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Stretcholt is the Manor House, which was built in the 16th century. The Manor House is now a private residence but is still an impressive sight to see.

Stretcholt is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop, a garden center, and a pub. The village pub, The King's Head, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional pub food and has a cozy atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Stretcholt is a charming village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and history of Somerset.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.4°C

Feels Like: -4.9°C

Wind: 31.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Pawlett Primary School Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	Gaunts Road Pawlett Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4SB 1278684151 School Website
West Huntspill Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	New Road West Huntspill Highbridge Somerset TA9 3QE 1278783842 School Website
Puriton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Williams	Rowlands Rise Puriton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8BT 1278683630 School Website
Otterhampton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Luce	School Lane Combwich Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2QS 1278652487 School Website
The King Alfred School An Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dan Milford	Burnham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3EE 1278784881 School Website
Churchfield Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Greene	Burham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3JF 01278782743 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Suik	Oxford Street Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1LG 1278784641 School Website
East Huntspill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	New Road East Huntspill Highbridge Somerset TA9 3PT 1278782453 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Wayne Higgins	Dunstan Road Burnham On Sea Somerset TA8 1ER 01278783558 School Website
Woolavington Village Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Georgina Maclennan	Higher Road Woolavington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8EA 01278683267 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 2.42 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 4.46 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 10.74 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 11.23 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 12.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sheridens Taxis 07772 698725 Pound Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RZ 0.79 Miles
Paul's Taxis 01278 793879 32 Ringstone, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RD 1.19 Miles
Express Taxis 01278 795460 4 Main Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DN 1.98 Miles
Fairview Minibuses And Taxis Ltd 01278 794545 Unit 2 Commerce Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AJ 2.43 Miles
Highbridge Cars 01278 793207 25 Lakeside, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX 2.84 Miles
Lydias Taxis 01278 794479 43 Highbridge Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LL 2.85 Miles
Andiecars 01278 787799 14 Sutherland Av, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ND 2.93 Miles
Elite Private Hire 07522 931705 14 Jaycroft Rd, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 3.16 Miles
Frankie Taxis 07725 545906 14 Jaycroft Rd, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 3.16 Miles
Smart Carz 07961 531508 Bluebell Lodge, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RA 3.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stretcholt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pawlett Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Huntspill Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road West Huntspill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntspill School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steart Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downend Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withygrove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alstone Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunball Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Puriton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purewell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Palliative Medicine 01278 410046	Woodlands Court Bristol Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4FJ
Highbridge Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pepperall Road Highbridge TA9 3YA
Highbridge Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Pepperall Road Highbridge TA9 3YA
Highbridge Medical Centre 01278 783230	Highbridge Medical Centre Pepperall Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3YA
Somerset Partnership 01278 432000	Mallard Court Express Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RN

Local Stores

Highbridge
Tanning Drive
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3GL
01278 786921
Store Website
2.62 miles

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SPAR Highbridge
Buncombes Garage
Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3DE
01278 781103
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Black Rock Vets Ltd
Ham Lane Stretcholt Bridgewater Somerset TA6 4SR 01278 684905 info@blackrockvets.com Website 0.26 miles

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B&Amp;W Equine Vets
Ham Lane Stretcholt Pawlett Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4SR 01278 229129 stretcholt.enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 0.26 miles

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Bridge Veterinary Surgery
133 Worston Road Highbridge Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA9 3JX 01278 792 959 info@bridge-veterinary-surgery.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 3.22 miles

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Black Rock Vets Ltd
11 Victoria Street Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1AL 01278 786602 info@blackrockvets.com Website 3.24 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
Manor Garden Veterinary Centre Berrow Road Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 2ET 01278 794794 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 3.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

West Huntspill River Bank
Free Parking, Lots Of Open Area To Walk Your Dogs Off Lead, Can Walk From West Huntspill Along River Bank To Highbridge. 6 Old Pawlett Rd West Huntspill Highbridge TA9 3RQ 1.01 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

Brean Beach
Lovely Beach! Dogs Love It! To The Right Dogs Are Allowed Off To Run &Amp; Splash Around As Much As They Wish All Year Round! South Rd Brean 7.03 miles There Is A Car Park That Allows You To Drive Down Onto The Beach, Just Follow The Road You Can'T Miss It.

Location what3words thuds.gliding.harnessed

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 7.06 miles

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Brean Beach
Brean Has A Beautiful 3 Mile Beach With Exciting Sand Dunes To Explore, It Is Possible To Walk Along The Beach And Then Climb Up Brean Down For A Lovely View Of The Countryside And Over The Water. Even Better, Dogs Are Welcome All Year Around So As Well As A Lovely Walk It Makes A Great Day Out For The Family. There Are Dog Friendly Campsites To Make A Weekend Of It Too. If You Aren't Staying, The Easiest Place To Park Is Either Behind The Seagull Pub Where You Can Directly Access The Beach Or Further Down By The Amusement Park. 3 Weston Rd Brean Burnham-On-Sea TA8 2SG 7.54 miles

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Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 7.69 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

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 9.26 miles

Location what3words unveils.pastime.corporate

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	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	15.1°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°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

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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