Welcome to Upper Godney

Upper Godney is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Sheppey and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Upper Godney is the Church of St. Mary. This historic church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and offers a glimpse into the village's rich history. Another popular attraction is the Godney Arts House, which hosts a variety of exhibitions and events throughout the year.

Upper Godney is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a farm shop, and a pottery studio. The village is known for its locally sourced produce, including fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy products. Visitors can enjoy a meal at the pub or purchase handmade pottery as a souvenir of their visit. Overall, Upper Godney is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Dunstans School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lynda Bevan	Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9BY 01458832943 School Website
Wookey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Marsh	Wells Road Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LQ 01749673650 School Website
Coxley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Hamblin	Harters Hill Lane Wells Somerset BA5 1RD 01749672719 School Website
Meare Village Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abi Isherwood	St Mary's Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP 01458860228 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Devane	High Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DR 01458832085 School Website
Mendip Partnership School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hill	Abbots Court Benedict Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9NP 01458258296 School Website
St Benedicts Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Piers Ranger	Benedict Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9EX 01458831811 School Website
Abbot's Way School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Headteacher Hellen And Gareth Lush And Wright	St Mary's Road Meare Somerset BA6 9SR 1458397497 School Website
St Cuthberts C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mullinger	Keward Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1TS 01749678066 School Website
St Cuthberts Church Of England Infants School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sheryl Cooper	Keward Walk Wells Somerset BA5 1TZ 01749672591 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 10.63 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 10.95 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.98 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 13.12 Miles

Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 14.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C J W Taxis 01458 833106 33 Hamlyn Rd, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8HT 2.17 Miles
Cjw Taxis 01458 833106 Unit 6, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LU 2.44 Miles
Taxi And Tours 07925 984682 50 Dunstan Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8EE 2.46 Miles
Knights Of Glastonbury Taxis 07756 465253 5 Oriel Drive, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9PA 2.64 Miles
Central Cars 01458 830022 10 Porch Close, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8RR 2.81 Miles
M And J Taxi's 07768 741950 1 Read Mead, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DN 2.89 Miles
Ace Taxis 01749 675109 3 Alfred Court, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1DJ 3.63 Miles
Wookey Taxis Ltd 01749 678039 Underwood Business Park, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AF 3.68 Miles
S And S Taxis 07725 812900 2 Wessex Close, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ES 3.70 Miles
A Taxis 01749 670200 2 St Andrews Park/Princes Rd, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TE 3.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ba5 Lower Godney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fenny Castle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Brickyards Wells Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stileway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Borderbridge Wookey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Panborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mornington Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxley Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wells Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northload Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Mendip Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Old Wells Road Glastonbury BA6 8JD
West Mendip Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Wells Road Glastonbury BA6 8JD
Glastonbury Surgery 01458 833666	The Glastonbury Surgery Feversham Lane Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9LP
Glastonbury Health Centre 01458 834100	Glastonbury Health Centre 1 Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DD
Millfield Prep School	Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD

Local Stores

Glastonbury
32-34 High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9DX
01458 831003
Store Website
2.46 miles

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SPAR Wells
19 - 21
Tucker Street
Wells
BA5 2DZ
01749 672014
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield Pennybatch Lane Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1NH 01749 830666 info@sepvets.com Website 2.59 miles
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Orchard Vets Glastonbury Ltd T/A Orchard Vets
Wirrall Park Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9XE 01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Westfield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Westfield Veterinary Centre Westfield Road Wells Somerset BA5 2HS 01749 673239 3.68 miles

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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 1FD 3.69 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
23 St. Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AW 01749 670966 Website 3.82 miles

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Street Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Street Retail Park Gravenchon Way Street Somerset BA16 0HS 01458 844 900 street@vets4pets.com Website 3.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wookey Fords
38 Knowle Ln Wookey Wells BA5 1LB 2.29 miles

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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 2.52 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.

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 2.84 miles

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Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 4.06 miles

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Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 7.06 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

Cheddar Gorge
Lovely Walk Around The Gorge. It Is Best To Keep Dogs On Lead Because Of The Cliffs Edge But There Are Some Lovely Views At The Top. It Is A Very Hilly Walk And Is Also Fairly Long. You Can Walk Down Into The Village And There Are Toilets, Places To Eat And Have A Break Too. I Usually Walk Down From Black Down Which Makes It An All Day Walk And Means You Don’T Have To Pay For Parking Cliff Top Gorge Walk Cheddar Lancashire BA5 3BT 7.33 miles

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