Welcome to Yenston

Yenston is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, which is known for its beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to a small community of around 200 people. Yenston has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Yenston is its church, St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower that can be seen from miles around. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Yenston is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The pub, The Fox Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of local beers and ciders. The village hall is used for a variety of events, including community meetings, concerts, and weddings. Overall, Yenston is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.3°C

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Wind: 25.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
St Nicholas C Of E Primary School Henstridge
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Shearer
Ash Walk
Henstridge
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0QD
01963362308
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
Horsington Church School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Kelly Barge
Horsington
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0BW
01963370358
School Website
Stalbridge Church Of England Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Simon Elledge
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2LP
01963362487
School Website
Milborne Port Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Michelle Heap
North Street
Sherborne
Somerset
DT9 5EP
01963250366
School Website
Charlton Horethorne Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Watkins
Charlton Horethorne
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4NL
1963220345
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
St Gregorys Church Of England Primary School Marnhull
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Debbie Williams
New Street
Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1PZ
01258820206
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Marnhull
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sharon Betts
Old Mill Lane
Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1JX
01258820417
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Templecombe
Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
0.95 Miles
Sherborne
South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NB
5.57 Miles
Gillingham (Dorset)
Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
6.62 Miles
Thornford
Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT
7.65 Miles
Chetnole
Stockwood Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
7.86 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Combe Cabs
01963 370156
27 West St, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0LG
0.80 Miles
Vale Cars Ltd
01963 363000
Bowbridge Works, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0TF
1.94 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Stalbridge
01963 362303
20 Pond Walk, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2PY
2.41 Miles
Elite Travel Services
0117 379 0008
23 Pillmeadow Kingston Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5EN
3.16 Miles
Premier Cars Sturminster Newton
01258 820117
Stourfield, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR
3.80 Miles
Cary Cabs
01963 351168
Earl Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB
4.04 Miles
Destination Travel
01963 34441
Earl Cottage/Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AB
4.04 Miles
Alan's Cab
01963 33359
40 Southgate Dr, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9ET
4.31 Miles
Wincanton Taxis
01963 824269
2 Tything Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EU
4.37 Miles
Cale Cabs
01963 34596
9 Greenway Cl, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RH
4.56 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Yenston
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Whitchurch Lane
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Vine Street
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Ash Walk
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Templecombe Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
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Henstridge Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
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Slades Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Townsend
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Half Moon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsington Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt10 Copse House
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Wilkinthorpe
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Dt9 Stowell
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Dt10 Church Hill
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Horsington Marsh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr Gaymer, M Port/Templecombe
01963 370224
Rock House
Station Road
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0JR
Milborne Port Surgery
01963 250334
Gainsborough
Milborne Port
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5FH
Marnhull Surgery
Church Hill
Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1PU
Wincanton Health Centre
01963 435700
Wincanton Health Centre
Dykes Way
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9FQ
Wincanton Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Verrington Hospital
Verrington
Wincanton
BA9 9DQ
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Local Stores

Templecombe - High Street
High Street
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0JA
01963 371597
Store Website
0.94 miles
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SPAR Marnhull
New Street
Marnhull
DT10 1PX
01258 820116
Store Website
4.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sclater Equine Ltd.
Frith Old Farmhouse
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2SD
01963 251 772
info@sclaterequine.co.uk
Website
2.35 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Stalbridge And Marnhull Veterinary Surgery
Building 12
Gibbs Marsh Farm
Stalbridge
Dorset
DT10 2RU
01963548240
info@smvets.co.uk
Website
2.59 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Gibbs Marsh Equine Veterinary Limited
Unit 14
Gibbs Marsh Farm
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2RU
01963 362699
office@gibbsmarshequine.co.uk
Website
2.59 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Southill Vets Ltd
1-2 North Street
Milborne Port
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5EP
01963 250255
enquiries@southillvets.co.uk
2.76 miles
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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Kingston Veterinary Group
Shave Hill
Buckhorn Weston
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 5HY
01747 822799
equine@kingstonvets.co.uk
Website
3.85 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Longmead Veterinary Surgery
Dyke'S Way
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9FQ
01963 400499
mail@longmeadvets.co.uk
Website
4.45 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
8.79 miles

Location
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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
9.04 miles

Location
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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes!
1 Church St
Yeovil
Lancashire
BA20 1HE
10.38 miles

Location
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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
11.79 miles

Location
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Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route.
10 Abbey St
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
DT2 7JQ
12.49 miles

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
14.97 miles

Location
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