Welcome to Walpole

Walpole Somerset is a small town located in the county of Norfolk, England. The town is situated on the River Nar and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings. The town has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the English countryside.

One of the most notable buildings in Walpole Somerset is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

In addition to its historic buildings, Walpole Somerset is also known for its beautiful countryside. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The River Nar also provides opportunities for fishing and boating, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Overall, Walpole Somerset is a charming town that offers visitors a glimpse into England's rich history and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.3°C

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Wind: 29.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Puriton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Williams	Rowlands Rise Puriton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8BT 1278683630 School Website
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
Willowdown Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Sweet	Kings Drive Bridgwater TA6 4FU 01278558758 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
Kingsmoor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Warren	Bawdrip Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8PY 01278683371 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
Chilton Trinity School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Newell	Chilton Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3JA 1278425222 School Website
Bridgwater College Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stucki	Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4QY 01278727327 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
Bridgwater And Taunton College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andy Berry	Bath Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4PZ 1278455464 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 3.18 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 3.18 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 11.47 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 11.86 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 12.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sheridens Taxis 07772 698725 Pound Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RZ 0.92 Miles
Paul's Taxis 01278 793879 32 Ringstone, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RD 2.06 Miles
Angel Cabs 01278 429988 264 Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BS 2.56 Miles
Airport Express 07860 813851 Boards Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4BB 2.64 Miles
Arrow Cabs 07860 178852 11 Kingsdown Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XT 2.83 Miles
Express Taxis 01278 795460 4 Main Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DN 2.88 Miles
Fairview Minibuses And Taxis Ltd 01278 794545 Unit 2 Commerce Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AJ 2.96 Miles
Tizzys Taxis 01278 455565 8 Walton Cl, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UU 3.14 Miles
Bridgwater Chauffeur Hire 01278 420507 50 Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4LL 3.22 Miles
Viking Taxi 07796 640671 7 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER 3.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Downend Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunball Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Puriton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pawlett Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kings Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sedgemount Business Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Withygrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilton Trinity Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Road 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
Somerset Partnership 01278 432000	Mallard Court Express Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4RN
Woolavington Surgery	Woolavington Road Woolavington Bridgwater TA7 8ED
East Quay Medical Centre 01278 444666	East Quay Medical Centre East Quay Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GP
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre 01278 433335	Cranleigh Gardens Mc Cranleigh Gardens Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5JS

Local Stores

Bridgwater - Woolavington Hill
42 Woolavington Hill
Woolavington
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 8HQ
01278 683950
shop.5221@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.29 miles

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SPAR Highbridge
Buncombes Garage
Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3DE
01278 781103
Store Website
3.1 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 1.63 miles

Animals Treated
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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 1.63 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 1.92 miles

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Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited
Cheetham House The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 2.74 miles
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Blake Vets East Quay
Unit 3 Robins Drive Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DL 01278 459 913 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 2.77 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Gallagher Retail Park Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4AB Bridgwater@jollyes.co.uk Website 2.86 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 1.86 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 6.10 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 7.42 miles

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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 8.32 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

Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove Glastonbury Lancashire BA6 9TX 8.44 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 8.81 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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