Welcome to Woolminstone

Woolminstone is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Ilminster and 10 miles south of the city of Taunton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Woolminstone has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, the village was an important centre for wool production, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this period. Today, Woolminstone is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office.

One of the main attractions of Woolminstone is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, and there are a number of footpaths and bridleways that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also located close to a number of other popular tourist destinations, including the historic town of Lyme Regis and the stunning Jurassic Coast. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Woolminstone is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.8°C

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Wind: 26.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Maiden Beech Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr Carl Winch
Lyme Road
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8HG
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School Website
Ashlands Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Ball
North Street
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7AL
0 146073437
School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Gemma Coward
Kithill
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8AS
0 146072829
School Website
Winsham Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Johns
Church Street
Winsham
Near Chard
Somerset
TA20 4HU
146030377
School Website
Wadham School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Burgas
Mount Pleasant
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7NT
01460270123
School Website
Hinton St George Church Of England School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Hall
West Street
Hinton St George
Somerset
TA17 8SA
0 146072653
School Website
Parrett And Axe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Smith
Fairoak Way
Mosterton
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3JQ
01308868492
School Website
Merriott First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mr Lois Bowery
Church Street
Merriott
Somerset
TA16 5PT
0 146072547
School Website
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jessica Evans
Chard Street
Thorncombe
Chard
Somerset
TA20 4NE
146030535
School Website
Broadwindsor Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jean-Paul Draper
Drimpton Road
Broadwindsor
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3QL
01308868376
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne
Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL
2.68 Miles
Axminster
Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF
9.51 Miles
Yeovil Junction
Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU
10.67 Miles
Yeovil Pen Mill
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD
11.20 Miles
Yetminster
Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
11.77 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Currans Private Hire
01460 271625
Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN
2.72 Miles
Airline
01935 414444
The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH
3.21 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis
01460 75089
The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH
3.21 Miles
Special Event Cars
01460 75359
54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN
3.44 Miles
Kings Taxis
01460 63743
63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH
5.05 Miles
Gem Taxis
01460 221123
35 Wellings Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RY
5.37 Miles
Wood's Taxi Services
01460 64179
15 Elizabeth Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BY
5.63 Miles
Freeway Taxis
01935 829289
3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS
5.66 Miles
Dave's Taxi
07532 211270
22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN
5.73 Miles
Angel Taxis
01460 55987
33 Donyatt Hill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0RZ
6.21 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woolminstone
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Hewish
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Wayford
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Clapton
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Purtington
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Roundham
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Portway
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Dt8 Netherhay
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Dt8 Seaborough
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Henley Farm
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Dt8 Drimpton
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Lang Road
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Higher Chillington
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Lyme Road
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Greenham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Crewkerne Health Centre, Crewkerne
01460 72435
Crewkerne Health Centre
Middle Path
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8BX
West One Surgery
West Street
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8AY
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
South Street
Crewkerne
TA18 8DA
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
South Street
Crewkerne
TA18 8DA
Summervale Surgery
01460 52354
Ilminster Medical Centre
Canal Way
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 9FE
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Local Stores

Ilminster
Cornhill
The Square Cornhill
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0AH
01460 53064
Store Website
5.10 miles
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SPAR Orchard Way
Mosterton Village shop
Orchard Way
Mosterton
DT8 3LT
01308 301296
Store Website
3.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe
Coombe Farm
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8RL
01935 83682
office@synergyfarmhealth.com
Website
1.13 miles
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Cattle

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8EQ
01460 72443
office@kingfishervets.co.uk
Website
2.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0BQ
01460 52487
minstervets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
5.05 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

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Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery
Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB
01308 862 312
beaminster@medivet.co.uk
Website
5.20 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Chard
Glynswood Veterinary Centre
Furnham Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1AF
01460 66111
office@kingfishervets.co.uk
Website
5.25 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Oakapple Surgery
Norfolk House
10 West Street
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 9AB
01460 54541
5.31 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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

Plenty Of Parking
Location
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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
6.82 miles

Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon
Location
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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park!
77 Ham Hill Rd
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
6.94 miles

Location
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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ??
Ham Hill
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Lancashire
TA14 6RW
6.96 miles

Location
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mistaking.reject.seaweed
Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :(
Langdon Ln
Lancashire
9.31 miles

From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!
Location
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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife.
DT6 6JW
9.39 miles

From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.
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