Welcome to West Huntspill

West Huntspill is a small village located in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Somerset Levels, which is a low-lying area prone to flooding. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is surrounded by farmland and open countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable landmarks in West Huntspill is the Church of St. Peter and All Hallows. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman font and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

West Huntspill is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and a number of sports and social clubs. Overall, West Huntspill is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 20.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Puriton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Williams	Rowlands Rise Puriton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8BT 1278683630 School Website
Churchfield Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Greene	Burham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3JF 01278782743 School Website
The King Alfred School An Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dan Milford	Burnham Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3EE 1278784881 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Suik	Oxford Street Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1LG 1278784641 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Wayne Higgins	Dunstan Road Burnham On Sea Somerset TA8 1ER 01278783558 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
Burnham On Sea Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Carly Hatch	Winchester Road Burnham On Sea Somerset TA8 1JD 01278782342 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 1.92 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 4.63 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 10.45 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 10.88 Miles

Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 11.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Paul's Taxis 01278 793879 32 Ringstone, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RD 0.68 Miles
Sheridens Taxis 07772 698725 Pound Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RZ 1.10 Miles
Express Taxis 01278 795460 4 Main Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DN 1.52 Miles
Fairview Minibuses And Taxis Ltd 01278 794545 Unit 2 Commerce Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AJ 1.87 Miles
Highbridge Cars 01278 793207 25 Lakeside, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX 2.35 Miles
Lydias Taxis 01278 794479 43 Highbridge Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LL 2.55 Miles
Smart Carz 07961 531508 Bluebell Lodge, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RA 2.59 Miles
Andiecars 01278 787799 14 Sutherland Av, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ND 2.61 Miles
Elite Private Hire 07522 931705 14 Jaycroft Rd, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 2.86 Miles
Frankie Taxis 07725 545906 14 Jaycroft Rd, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 2.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Huntspill Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road West Huntspill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretcholt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pawlett Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Huntspill School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withygrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alstone Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downend 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:
Commerce Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purewell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highbridge Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pepperall Road Highbridge TA9 3YA
Highbridge Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Pepperall Road Highbridge TA9 3YA
Highbridge Medical Centre 01278 783230	Highbridge Medical Centre Pepperall Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3YA
Palliative Medicine 01278 410046	Woodlands Court Bristol Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4FJ
Woolavington Surgery	Woolavington Road Woolavington Bridgwater TA7 8ED

Local Stores

Highbridge
Tanning Drive
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3GL
01278 786921
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR Highbridge
Buncombes Garage
Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3DE
01278 781103
Store Website
1.8 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 0.87 miles

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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 0.87 miles

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Bridge Veterinary Surgery
133 Worston Road Highbridge Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA9 3JX 01278 792 959 info@bridge-veterinary-surgery.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
Amenities
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Woolavington Martlands Farm Woolavington Road Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8ED 01278 686 971 2.87 miles

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Black Rock Vets Ltd
11 Victoria Street Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 1AL 01278 786602 info@blackrockvets.com Website 2.98 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
Manor Garden Veterinary Centre Berrow Road Burnham-On-Sea Somerset TA8 2ET 01278 794794 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 3.16 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 0.47 miles

Location what3words second.profited.broached

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 6.84 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

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 7.34 miles

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 7.38 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 8.21 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

Crook Peak
Very Steep Walk Up To The Peak. Once You’Re At The Top, You Can Follow The Hill All The Way Around And Down To Cheddar So It Is A Very Decent Long Walk. The Views From The Top Are Stunning Which Makes The Climb Up Very Worth It. There Is Livestock On Route So Dogs May Have To Be On A Lead At Times. My Two Spaniels Love It Up There! Crook Peak Footpath Lancashire 8.74 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	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	-7.2°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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