The street is located within the South Somerset Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 108.93 miles West from central London., 10.42 miles North East from Yeovil, 21.81 miles South West from Trowbridge and 25.28 miles East from Taunton.
ABBEY GARDENS is within the Post Town of YEOVIL
Map of Abbey Gardens
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006076 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Gardens
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Wincanton Address: Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6511 Visit Hotel Page |
5.20 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Yeovil Podimore Address: Podimore Services, A303 Roundabout, Nr. Yeovil, BA22 8JG Telephone: 0871 984 6059 Visit Hotel Page |
6.79 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Glastonbury Address: A39 Wirral Park Rd, Glastonbury, BA6 9XE Telephone: 0871 984 6339 Visit Hotel Page |
9.73 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Glastonbury Address: Morland Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.90 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Wells Somerset Address: Rowdens Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.18 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Gardens
UPRN: 30094202
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 30094202
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 30094200
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 30094200
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 30094199
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 30094199
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Gardens | |
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| Latitude | 51.077673 |
| Longitude | -2.529978 |
| OS Easting (X): | 362877 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 131120 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST629311 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
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| Sunset | 16:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 20 January 2025 at 17:00 (6.88 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.1°C (95.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00148577, E00148578 & E00148583 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement, Agricultural Communities & Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 48.69 & 45.83 |
| Area Population | 1612.00 & 2270.00 |
| Male Population | 761.00 & 1126.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 851.00 & 1144.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 & 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029168 &E01029166 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Somerset 002C &South Somerset 002A |
| SOA Code: | 2a &2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006076 |
| MSOA Name: | South Somerset 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Wincanton |
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| Southgate Road, Wincanton BA9 9RP |
| 01963 32760 |
| Distance: 5.21 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Wincanton |
| Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
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| Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG |
| 0345 671 9389 |
| Distance: 7.62 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
| Waitrose Sherborne |
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| Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA |
| 01935389490 |
| Distance: 8.87 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Sherborne |
| Tesco Cavalier Way Express |
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| 2 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, BA21 5UB |
| 0345 610 6716 |
| Distance: 9.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cavalier Way Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01963 - Wincanton |
| Area Code: 01749 - Shepton Mallet |
| Area Code: 01458 - Glastonbury |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Somerset |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset &BA20 2HT |
| Telephone Number: 01935 462 462 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Somerton and Frome |
| The Member of Parliament is Sarah Dyke |
| Details for the MP Sarah Dyke on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sarah Dyke on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sarah Dyke won with a majority of 6,611 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,982 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Cary Ward |
| Parish: Castle Cary, North Barrow & Alford Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Address: Castle Cary Community Primary School, Park Street, Castle Cary Community Primary School, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01963350520
England Secondary Schools
Ansford Academy
Address: Ansford Academy, Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01963350895
Nearest Hospitals
| Wincanton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Dancing Lane, Wincanton, BA9 9DQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01963 828444 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wincanton Community Hospital |
| Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
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| Address: Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Care UK |
| Telephone: 01749 333600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
| Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01749 342931 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BRAMCOTE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WOODCOCK STREET, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7BJ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
THE BRUTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UPHILLS, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0ES
Distance: 4.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7A CHURCH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9AA
Distance: 5.36 miles
Contact: :
THE WINCANTON SMILE CENTRE
Address: 28 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JF
Distance: 5.50 miles
Contact: :
HERON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: ILCHESTER, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA22 8HT
Distance: 6.82 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE - SHEPTON MALLETT
Address: 20 HIGH STREET, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5AN
Distance: 7.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MILLBROOK SURGERY, CASTLE CARY
Address: MILLBROOK GARDENS, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7EE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 350210
BRUTON SURGERY
Address: PATWELL LANE, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0EG
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 812310
QUEEN CAMEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WEST CAMEL ROAD, QUEEN CAMEL, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA22 7LT
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 850225
WINCANTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VERRINGTON HOSPITAL, VERRINGTON, WINCANTON, BA9 9DQ
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
EVERCREECH SURGERY
Address: PRESTLEIGH ROAD, EVERCREECH, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 6JY
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: :
WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DYKES WAY, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FQ
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 435700
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: FORE STREET, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7BG
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 350263
BRUTON PHARMACY
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, BRUTON, BA10 0AH
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 812342
EVERCREECH PHARMACY
Address: VICTORIA SQUARE, EVERCREECH, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6JP
Distance: 4.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 830267
BOOTS
Address: WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE, DYKES WAY, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FQ
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 33235
BOOTS
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JU
Distance: 5.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 32205
BOOTS
Address: CANNARDS GRAVE ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5RT
Distance: 7.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 346982
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (CASTLE CARY)
Address: FORE STREET, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7BG
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
SARAH GIBSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9LP
Distance: 5.36 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYECARE
Address: 45 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DT9 3PU
Distance: 8.89 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHERBORNE)
Address: 62 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BJ
Distance: 9.02 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STREET)
Address: 93 HIGH STREET, STREET, SOMERSET, BA16 0EZ
Distance: 9.72 miles
Contact: :
EYETECH (STREET) LTD
Address: 100 HIGH STREET, STREET, BA16 0EW
Distance: 9.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Castle Cary Station is 1.56 miles away.
Address: Castle Cary station, Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
Castle Cary is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Castle Cary Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bruton Station is 4.29 miles away.
Address: Bruton station, Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
Bruton is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bruton Station is an unstaffed station.