Welcome to Westford

Westford Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provides a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also 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.

Westford Somerset has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many of the local residents working in the fields and farms that surrounded the village. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a small convenience store.

Despite its small size, Westford Somerset has a lot to offer visitors. The village is located just a short drive from the city of Bath, which is famous for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture. The village is also within easy reach of the Cheddar Gorge, which is a popular destination for rock climbers and hikers. With its stunning countryside, rich history, and proximity to some of the UK's most popular tourist destinations, Westford Somerset is a hidden gem that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.6°C

Feels Like: -1.4°C

Wind: 26.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs J Collier
Sampford Arundel
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9QN
01823672342
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
Court Fields School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Polly Matthews
Mantle Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8SW
01823664201
School Website
Beech Grove Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Claire Joyce
Courtland Road
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8NE
01823662438
School Website
Wellington School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Eugene Du Toit
South Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8NT
1823668800
Wellesley Park Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Carly Wilkins
Homefield
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9AJ
01823664876
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
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
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
Stawley Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jacqui Collier
Appley Cross
Stawley
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0HH
01823672486
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway
Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
5.60 Miles
Taunton
Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
8.01 Miles
Honiton
Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
12.48 Miles
Feniton
Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT
12.81 Miles
Whimple
Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH
14.55 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Monument Mini Cabs
01823 664444
8 Walkers Gate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8DJ
1.29 Miles
Am Taxis
01823 666333
Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT
1.62 Miles
Arrow Taxis
01823 669666
164 Barn Meads Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AP
1.71 Miles
Kelway Kabs Ltd
07960 416383
27 Kelway Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EP
1.92 Miles
Master Cabs
07989 144551
Ford Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9PE
2.68 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd
01823 400706
Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX
3.46 Miles
Airport Xpress
01823 665522
16 Church Drive, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LZ
3.71 Miles
Jolly Jaunts Taxis
01884 840979
27 Highland Terrace, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EN
5.38 Miles
Allens Taxis And Minibus Service
07976 827762
27 Highland Terrace, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EN
5.38 Miles
Parkway Taxis
01884 38899
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7EH
5.66 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pitt Farm
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westford
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell Lake
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weeks Meadow
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaken Ground
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pleamore Cross
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:
White Ball
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Moor
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrangway
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne St Margaret
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tonedale Business Park
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ardwyn
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tone Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Wellington Medical Centre
01823 663551
Mantle Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8BD
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
Wellesley Hospital Bcsc
Westpark
Chelston
Wellington
TA21 9FF
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Local Stores

Wellington - Fore Street
4-6 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AQ
01823 663649
Store Website
1.60 miles
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SPAR Hemyock
Station Road
Hemyock
EX15 3SE
01823 680408
Store Website
4.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mount Veterinary Hospital
Taunton Road
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9FG
01823 662286
office@mountvets.com
Website
2.33 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Walker Equine Vets
Red Lane Barn
Red Lane
Clayhidon
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3TW
01823 475208
office@walkerequinevets.co.uk
Website
3.61 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Mobile services only

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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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
3.83 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Western Counties Equine Hospital Ltd
Culmstock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3LA
01884 841 100
westerncounties@equinehospital.co.uk
Website
4.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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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
4.09 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Dilliway Bosley Equine Veterinary Practice
Lower Besley Farm
Holcombe Regis
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0QA
01823 673215
Website
4.43 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Satclosedclosed
emergency out of hours
Sunclosedclosed
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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
1.39 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
2.16 miles

Wellington
Location
what3words
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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay
Bishop'S Hull
Taunton
TA1 5ED
6.56 miles

Taunton
Location
what3words
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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln
Lancashire
10.20 miles

Location
what3words
branched.crafts.incorrect
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
10.49 miles

Location
what3words
completed.other.classed
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
11.16 miles

Location
what3words
songbirds.backfired.shirts
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Weather Forecast

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