Welcome to Thurloxton

Thurloxton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the town of Taunton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its picturesque setting and historic buildings.

One of the most notable buildings in Thurloxton is the Church of St. Giles. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a stunning tower and spire, as well as a number of interesting architectural details. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Thurloxton is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pub. The village is surrounded by farmland and is known for its agricultural heritage. Many of the local businesses are focused on providing high-quality, locally sourced produce to the community. Overall, Thurloxton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 14.4°C

Feels Like: 13°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
West Monkton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackmore	Bridgwater Road Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA2 8FT 1823412582 School Website
Petherton Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Wright	Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA 3301358200 School Website
Heathfield Community School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Jones	School Road Monkton Heathfield Taunton Somerset TA2 8PD 01823412396 School Website
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paula Goodchild	Rowford Taunton Somerset TA2 8JY 01823451335 School Website
North Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Leach	Church Road North Newton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0BG 01278662140 School Website
North Petherton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Penfold	School Fields North Petherton Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LU 01278662442 School Website
Nerrols Primary School And Nursery Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Kerton	Nerrols Drive Taunton Somerset TA2 8GS 1823792655 School Website
Lyngford Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Arnold	Bircham Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8EX 1823284912 School Website
King's Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Justin Chippendale	Pyrland Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8AA 1823285920
Selworthy Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ruffett	Selworthy Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8HD 1823284970

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 3.60 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 5.02 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 11.06 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 16.89 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 17.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 2.82 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 2.83 Miles
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 3.10 Miles
Airport Travel Anywhere 01823 327757 6 Draycott Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QG 3.36 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 3.42 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 3.52 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 3.60 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 3.61 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 3.70 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 3.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thurloxton Village Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurloxton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clavelshay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adsborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shearston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adsborough Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Monkton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gotton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sidbrook Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Volis Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shovel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monkton Heathfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX
Lyngford Park 01823 333355	Lyngford Park Surgery Fletcher Close Taunton Somerset TA2 8SQ
Creech 01823 442357	Creech Medical Centre Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Somerset TA3 5FA

Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
2.16 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.02 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.45 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 3.45 miles

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Vets4pets Taunton
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Priory Field Retail Park Priory Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1QS 01823 329990 taunton@vets4pets.com Website 3.62 miles
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 3.84 miles
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Priory Close Veterinary Practice
17 Cannon Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1SW 01823 271042 3.98 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 1.84 miles

Location what3words impose.remit.spoke

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 3.59 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 4.80 miles Taunton

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Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 7.97 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 9.11 miles

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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 9.64 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8.4°C	7.5°C	6.6°C	6°C	9.4°C	10°C	14.7°C	19.6°C	22.4°C	21.1°C	18.1°C	15.3°C
Feels Like	6.3°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	7.4°C	13.6°C	19.3°C	23.2°C	21°C	18.1°C	15.2°C

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	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy
Temp	12.7°C	10°C	8.1°C	6.6°C	9.1°C	12.3°C	14.9°C	16.7°C	17°C	15.9°C	14°C	11.2°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	9.3°C	7.7°C	6.5°C	8.1°C	11.1°C	14.5°C	16.6°C	16.9°C	15.9°C	13.5°C	9.6°C

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Temp	10.1°C	7.9°C	6.5°C	6.1°C	7.4°C	9.3°C	11.5°C	12.8°C	13.2°C	12.8°C	12.1°C	11.3°C
Feels Like	8.2°C	5.6°C	3.8°C	3.2°C	5.1°C	7.8°C	10.3°C	12.1°C	12.8°C	12.6°C	11.9°C	10.5°C

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