Welcome to Wincanton

Wincanton is a small town located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the A303 road, which connects London to the South West of England. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was an important market town during the medieval period. Today, Wincanton is a thriving community with a population of around 5,000 people.

One of the main attractions of Wincanton is its beautiful countryside. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area, including the popular South West Coast Path, which passes through nearby towns and villages. Visitors can also explore the local wildlife, with many species of birds, mammals, and insects living in the area.

Wincanton is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The town's most famous attraction is the Wincanton Racecourse, which hosts several horse racing events throughout the year. Other notable landmarks include the 15th-century Church of St Peter and St Paul, the 17th-century Market Cross, and the 18th-century Memorial Hall. Visitors can also learn about the town's history at the Wincanton Museum and History Society, which features exhibits on local industries, agriculture, and social history.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danuta Girton	Tout Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DH 196332660 School Website
Wincanton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Wilson	South Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DZ 0 196332132 School Website
King Arthur's School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jen Jacklin	West Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9BX 196332368 School Website
Marchant Holliday School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Kitts	North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AH 196333234 School Website
Horsington Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Barge	Horsington Templecombe Somerset BA8 0BW 01963370358 School Website
St Georges Church Of England School Bourton Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Farndale	Church Track Bourton Gillingham Dorset SP8 5BN 01747840409 School Website
Abbas And Templecombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Webb	School Lane Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HP 01963370481 School Website
Sexeys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Cullen	Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DF 01749813393 School Website
King's Bruton Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Wilmshurst	Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED 1749814200 School Website
Bruton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Bisset	Higher Backway Bruton Somerset BA10 0DP 01749812331 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Templecombe Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR 3.77 Miles

Bruton Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH 4.19 Miles

Castle Cary Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE 5.74 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 6.18 Miles

Sherborne South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB 8.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dax Travel Private Hire 01963 34318 3 Locks Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JR 0.11 Miles
Wincanton Taxis 01963 824269 2 Tything Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EU 0.29 Miles
Cale Cabs 01963 34596 9 Greenway Cl, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RH 0.32 Miles
Alan's Cab 01963 33359 40 Southgate Dr, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9ET 0.37 Miles
Destination Travel 01963 34441 Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 0.81 Miles
Cary Cabs 01963 351168 Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB 0.81 Miles
Combe Cabs 01963 370156 27 West St, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0LG 4.15 Miles
Elite Travel Services 0117 379 0008 23 Pillmeadow Kingston Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5EN 4.59 Miles
Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 5.06 Miles
Castle Cary Taxis 01963 351333 7 Park Av, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HE 5.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wincanton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Carrington Way Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Balsam Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balsam Fields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southgate Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rickhays Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cale Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ireson Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bennetts Field Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penn View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayford Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Verrington Hospital Verrington Wincanton BA9 9DQ
Wincanton Health Centre 01963 435700	Wincanton Health Centre Dykes Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ
Dr Gaymer, M Port/Templecombe 01963 370224	Rock House Station Road Templecombe Somerset BA8 0JR
Bruton Surgery 01749 812310	The Bruton Surgery Patwell Lane Bruton Somerset BA10 0EG

Local Stores

Wincanton - Carrington Way
1 Camelot Shopping Centre
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9JB
01963 824753
Store Website
0.12 miles

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SPAR Forge Grage, Bourton
Forge Garage
Bourton
Gillingham
SP8 5BD
01747 840234
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southill Vets Ltd
The Surgery Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HE 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 0.18 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ 01963 400499 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 0.43 miles

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham Dorset SP8 5HY 01747 822799 equine@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 3.43 miles
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Bruton Veterinary Surgery
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 vets@brutonvets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Stem Cell Vet Ltd
25 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AH 01749 813291 enquiry@stemcellvet.co.uk Website 4.32 miles

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Delaware Veterinary Group
Fulford House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DT 01963 350307 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 5.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.72 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 10.89 miles

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Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 11.28 miles

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.29 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 12.12 miles Frome

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Shearwater Lake Wiltshire
Easy To Find If You Know Warminster, It's The First Time We've Been And My Husband, Myself And Two Dogs Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Took A While To Figure Out Where The Dogs To Be Let Of There Leads As They Aren't Allowed Around The Main Lake Because Of People Fishing, However There Are Other Areas In Which The Dogs Can Have A Good Splash About. Lovely Scenery Of The Main Lake And Surrounding Forest. You Can Hire Boats And Take On The Lake, Have A Nice Bike Ride Around (Which We Are Planning) Or Just Enjoy The Walk. Would Recommend For Any Age. Lovely Afternoon Out. 106 Clay St Warminster BA12 8AF 12.42 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	-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

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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

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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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