Welcome to West Compton

West Compton Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the western edge of the county and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

The village of West Compton Somerset is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and sample locally brewed beers and ciders.

Despite its small size, West Compton Somerset has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a history society. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring the community together and attract visitors from across the region.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.1°C

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Wind: 23.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Croscombe Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr William Moore
Long Street
Croscombe
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3QL
01749343114
School Website
Bowlish Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Teresa Gilbert
Bowlish
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5JQ
01749342514
School Website
St Pauls Church Of England Vc Junior School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Chris Partridge
Paul Street
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5LA
01749343250
School Website
Shepton Mallet Community Infants School And Nursery
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Honoria Thompson
Waterloo Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5HE
01749342322
School Website
Whitstone
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Guy Swallow
Charlton Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5PF
01749345555
School Website
St Aldhelms Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Pippa Cohen
Chelynch Park
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PL
01749880376
School Website
Horrington Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Goodland
West Horrington
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3EB
01749673516
School Website
Stoberry Park School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Shakesby
North Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2TJ
01749672516
School Website
Wells Cathedral School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Alastair Tighe
15 The Liberty
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2ST
1749834200
School Website
West Pennard Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anthony Wheat
Church Lane
West Pennard
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 8NT
01458832866
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castle Cary
Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
5.96 Miles
Bruton
Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
7.34 Miles
Frome
Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
12.24 Miles
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
14.13 Miles
Dilton Marsh
High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF
15.98 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Call A Car
01749 346033
12 Kingland Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5SE
1.50 Miles
Regal Taxis
01749 347750
Regal Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AL
1.74 Miles
Wright Cars
01749 345151
18 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BJ
1.77 Miles
Shepton Mallet Private Hire
01749 330333
11 Webber Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AL
1.88 Miles
Silverline Taxis
01749 836330
North Lodge, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DZ
3.10 Miles
Ace Taxis
01749 675109
3 Alfred Court, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1DJ
3.45 Miles
A Taxis
01749 670200
2 St Andrews Park/Princes Rd, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TE
3.61 Miles
Cathedral Taxis
01749 674000
38 Market Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DS
3.64 Miles
Chinnock Taxis
01749 831529
7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT
3.77 Miles
Dovecot Cabs
01749 812098
7 Kiln Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DT
3.77 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Compton
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Whitstone Hill
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John Beales Hill
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Totterdown Lane
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Pilton Village Hall
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Priority Mailbox:
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East Town
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Westholme
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Pylle Road
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St Peters Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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West Shepton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Compton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croscombe Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Street Croscombe
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Grove House Surgery
01749 342314
Grove House Surgery
West Shepton
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5UH
Park Medical Practice
01749 334383
The Park Medical Practice
Cannards Grave Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5RT
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Haskins Retail Centre
Townsend
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5AX
Haskins Lvs - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Haskins Retail Centre
Townsend
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5AX
Wells Health Centre
01749 672137
Priory Health Park
Glastonbury Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1XJ
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Local Stores

Pilton - St Mary's Lane
St Mary's Lane
Pilton
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4BB
01749 899638
Store Website
0.88 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

The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
The Shepton Veterinary Group
Allyn Saxon Drive
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5QH
01749 343 955
info@sheptonvets.com
Website
2.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Deer

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Wells Vets (Branch Of Shepton Vets)
2 Cathedral Avenue
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1FD
3.37 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
23 St. Cuthbert Street
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2AW
01749 670966
Website
3.68 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Westfield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Westfield Veterinary Centre
Westfield Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2HS
01749 673239
3.81 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Sheep/Goats

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Stables Equine Practice
Conkerfield
Pennybatch Lane
Wookey
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1NH
01749 830666
info@sepvets.com
Website
4.84 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Referrals only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House
Torbay Road
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7DT
01963 350307
office@delawarevets.co.uk
Website
6.46 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
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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
5.91 miles

Location
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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
6.32 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.
East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound.
Carters Cottage
Smithams Hill
East Harptree
Bristol
BS40 6BZ
8.15 miles

East Harptree, Somerset
Location
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Westhay Nature Reserve
Westhay Moor Drove
Glastonbury
Lancashire
BA6 9TX
9.26 miles

Location
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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too!
King Alfred'S Tower Car Park
Tower Road
Lancashire
10.51 miles

Location
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