Welcome to Wellington

Wellington Somerset is a town located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles west of Taunton and has a population of around 14,000 people. The town has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore, including the Wellington Monument, which stands at over 175 feet tall and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wellington Somerset is a bustling market town with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes to suit all tastes and budgets. The town is home to a number of independent retailers, as well as larger chain stores, and there is a weekly farmers' market where visitors can sample local produce and crafts. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces, including Wellington Park, which is home to a children's play area, tennis courts, and a skate park.

In addition to its rich history and vibrant town center, Wellington Somerset is also well-known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque villages, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers, and there are also several golf courses and fishing lakes in the area.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Wellington School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Eugene Du Toit	South Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8NT 1823668800
Beech Grove Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Joyce	Courtland Road Wellington Somerset TA21 8NE 01823662438 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Priestley	Priory Wellington Somerset TA21 9EJ 01823662541 School Website
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Healey	Thomas Place Wellington Somerset TA21 8FP 1823795900 School Website
Court Fields School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Polly Matthews	Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW 01823664201 School Website
Wellesley Park Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carly Wilkins	Homefield Wellington Somerset TA21 9AJ 01823664876 School Website
Rockwell Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Berrisford	Brooklands Road Rockwell Green Wellington Somerset TA21 9DJ 01823662317 School Website
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Collier	Sampford Arundel Wellington Somerset TA21 9QN 01823672342 School Website
Langford Budville Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carys Barnett	Langford Budville School Langford Budville Wellington Somerset TA21 0RD 01823400483 School Website
West Buckland Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Mann	West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LD 1823663376 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 6.42 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 7.15 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 12.70 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 13.55 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 14.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Am Taxis 01823 666333 Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT 0.06 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd 07960 416383 27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP 0.34 Miles
Monument Mini Cabs 01823 664444 8 Walkers Gate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DJ 0.37 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01823 669666 164 Barn Meads Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AP 0.65 Miles
Master Cabs 07989 144551 Ford Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9PE 1.74 Miles
Airport Xpress 01823 665522 16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ 2.17 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 3.08 Miles
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 4.52 Miles
Taunton Taxi Group 01823 335599 Unit 5 Cornishway South Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 4.77 Miles
Alice Cabs 01823 354115 Unit 1/Cornishway South, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NQ 4.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wellington Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mantle Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longforth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellesley Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ardwyn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pyles Thorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnmeads Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torres Vedras Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockwell Green Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tonedale Business Park Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Oaken Ground Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Luson 01823 662836	Luson Surgery 41 Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8AG
Wellington Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bulford Wellington TA21 8QQ
Wellington Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bulford Wellington TA21 8QQ
Wellington Medical Centre 01823 663551	Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8BD
Wellesley Hospital Bcsc	Westpark Chelston Wellington TA21 9FF

Local Stores

Wellington - Fore Street
4-6 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AQ
01823 663649
Store Website
0.02 miles

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SPAR Hemyock
Station Road
Hemyock
EX15 3SE
01823 680408
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9FG 01823 662286 office@mountvets.com Website 0.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cave Veterinary Specialists
Georges Farm West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LE 01823 653510 info@cave-vet-specialists.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Walker Equine Vets
Red Lane Barn Red Lane Clayhidon Cullompton Devon EX15 3TW 01823 475208 office@walkerequinevets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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New Street Vets Ltd
Unit 1/C, Station Road Industrial Estate Hemyock Cullompton Devon EX15 3SE 01823 681 067 office@newstreetvets.co.uk Website 4.34 miles
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Animals Treated
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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 4.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 4.95 miles
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Animals Treated
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24/7 on call cover outside opening hours
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24/7 on call cover outside opening hours
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Local Dog Walks

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 0.22 miles

Location what3words applauded.soft.skinny

Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 2.33 miles Wellington

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 4.99 miles Taunton

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.89 miles

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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 9.77 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 9.88 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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