Welcome to West Lyng

West Lyng is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Parrett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of West Lyng is the River Parrett. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating and is home to a variety of wildlife including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The river also provides a picturesque backdrop for the village and is a popular spot for walks and picnics. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings including the 13th-century St Bartholomew's Church and the Grade II listed West Lyng Manor House.

West Lyng is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local amenities including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school which serves the local area. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, West Lyng is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 9.2°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
North Curry Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Morley	Greenway North Curry Taunton Somerset TA3 6NQ 1823490423 School Website
North Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Leach	Church Road North Newton Bridgwater Somerset TA7 0BG 01278662140 School Website
Stoke St Gregory Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barney Rycroft	Stoke St Gregory Taunton Somerset TA3 6EG 01823490437 School Website
Creech St Michael Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Marsland	Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5QQ 01823442898 School Website
Petherton Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Wright	Brook Farm Newton Road North Petherton Somerset Somerset TA6 6NA 3301358200 School Website
Inaura School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Smith	Moorview House Riverside Burrowbridge Somerset TA7 0RB 1823690211 School Website
Cambian Somerset School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mr David Fielding	Creech Court Mill Lane Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5PX 1823443133 School Website
North Petherton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Penfold	School Fields North Petherton Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6LU 01278662442 School Website
West Monkton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackmore	Bridgwater Road Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA2 8FT 1823412582 School Website
Ruishton Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Newstead	Newlands Road Ruishton Taunton Somerset TA3 5JZ 1823442832 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 5.46 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 5.58 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 11.87 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 14.71 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 17.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nostalgia Cars 01823 444991 Unit 10/11/Creech Paper Mill, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX 3.33 Miles
A-2-B With Sandie Minibus Hire 01823 443487 32 Coronation Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5LD 3.73 Miles
Viking Taxis 07796 640671 Ashe Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW 3.95 Miles
Charlie Cabs 01823 413050 30 Saint Quintin Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8TB 3.99 Miles
Somerset Limos 01278 425858 River Ln, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA 4.53 Miles
Capital Taxis 01823 241112 31 Thames Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2NL 4.66 Miles
Advanced Executive 07891 830171 40 Cashford Gate, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QA 4.68 Miles
Abc Private Hire Taxis 07747 012862 247 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BJ 4.89 Miles
A Taxi Co In Taunton 01823 283822 5 Monmouth Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2AZ 5.04 Miles
Bee Line Cabs 01278 444334 55 Warwick Av, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PF 5.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Lyng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durston Old Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Council Houses No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Durston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bankland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedging No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Lyng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curry Load No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meare Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Curry Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knapp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Athelney No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Curry 01823 490505	The Health Centre Greenway North Curry Near Taunton, Somerset TA3 6NQ
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
North Petherton Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beggars Brook Taunton Road North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6NW
Creech 01823 442357	Creech Medical Centre Hyde Lane Creech St Michael Somerset TA3 5FA
North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223	The Surgery Mill Street North Petherton Somerset TA6 6LX

Local Stores

Monkton Heathfield - School Road
School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PB
01823 410658
Store Website
3.68 miles

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SPAR Thornfalcon Garage
SPAR
Thornfalcon
Taunton
TA3 5NN
01823 442205
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Giles Veterinary Clinic
Newport Road Wrantage Taunton Somerset TA3 6DJ 01823 490433 info@stgileskennels.co.uk Website 2.83 miles
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Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Withy Orchard Stathe Road Burrowbridge Taunton Somerset TA7 0RY 07989 430 606 jane@stanstedequine.co.uk 3.12 miles

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Medivet Taunton (Ani-Medics)
Creech Castle Bathpool Taunton Somerset TA1 2DX 01823 240140 taunton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.34 miles
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Blake Veterinary Group Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Showground Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AJ 01278 451592 admin@blakevets.co.uk Website 4.49 miles

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Tone Veterinary Centre
Lisieux Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2PD 01823 333909 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 4.86 miles
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Vets4pets Taunton
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Priory Field Retail Park Priory Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1QS 01823 329990 taunton@vets4pets.com Website 5.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 3.81 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 6.96 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 6.97 miles Taunton

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 8.10 miles

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 10.08 miles Plenty Of Parking

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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 10.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8°C	7.3°C	8.3°C	6°C	6.7°C	9.9°C	14.3°C	19.5°C	23°C	22.9°C	18.5°C	16°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	4.7°C	3.1°C	2.3°C	3.5°C	7.2°C	13.2°C	19.2°C	24.2°C	24.7°C	18.5°C	16°C

Thursday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate rain at times	Clear
Temp	14.1°C	12.4°C	11.1°C	10.1°C	13°C	16.5°C	19.5°C	18.7°C	17.5°C	17.3°C	13.6°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	11.7°C	9.9°C	8.7°C	12.2°C	16.3°C	19.5°C	18.6°C	17.5°C	17.3°C	12.7°C	8.5°C

Friday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.4°C	5.7°C	4.9°C	4.9°C	6.8°C	9.2°C	11.4°C	12.8°C	13.2°C	12.8°C	12.1°C	9.9°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	3.6°C	3.3°C	3.7°C	5.5°C	7.9°C	10.3°C	12.1°C	12.8°C	12.6°C	11.9°C	8.8°C

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