Dentons has been providing local information and business listings since 1967. Below is a list of useful contact details for a range of services in Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton area. This includes information on council services, education, transport, health, recycling & emergency services.
Bath & North East Somerset Council provides a range of services for the residents of Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton including education and social care.
| Collections for recycling and rubbish | 01225 394041 or visit website | Bath & North East Somerset Council, Riverside Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1LA |
| Council Tax | 01225 477777 or visit website | Bath & North East Somerset Council, PO Box 2797, Bath BA1 1WF |
| Parking Fines | 01225 477133 or visit website | Bath and North East Somerset Council, PO Box 122, Bristol BS31 9AE |
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Schooling can be a difficult time for parents and pupils. Below are some useful numbers to help combat potential issues that may arise for both pupils and parents during a child’s time at school.
| Admission to Schools | 01225 394312 or visit website | School Admissions and Transport Unit, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JG. |
| Bullying – children and young people | 01225 394240 or visit website | School Improvement & Achievement Service, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JG |
| Home to School Transport | Schools: A-P 01225 394380 or visit website | Passenger Transport Services, Floor 1, Riverside Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1LA |
| Home to School Transport | Schools: Q-Z: 01225 394370 or visit website | Passenger Transport Services, Floor 1, Riverside Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1LA |
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Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton have the most stunning scenery, making register offices in the area the ideal location to host a marriage or civil partnership.
| Bath & North East Somerset Register Office | 01225 477234 or visit website | The Guildhall, High Street, Bath BA1 5AW |
| Midsomer Norton Register Office | 01225 477234 or visit website | The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2DT |
Emergency services Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton are well organised and extremely responsive. Contact information for the main emergency services in these towns is listed below:
| Emergency Services | Emergency: 999 Non-Emergency 101 | Localised national response |
| Avon and Somerset Constabulary | visit website | Police & Fire Headquarters, Valley Rd, Bristol BS20 8QJ |
| Radstock Police Station | visit website | Wells Road, Radstock, Somerset BA3 3SG |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Service | 0117 9262061 or visit website | Police & Fire Headquarters, Valley Rd, Bristol BS20 8QJ |
| Chew Magna Fire Station | visit website | Tunbridge Road, Chew Magna BS40 8SX |
| Paulton Fire Station | visit website | Farrington Road, Paulton BS39 7LW |
| Radstock Fire Station | visit website | Wells Road, Radstock BA3 3SG |
| South Western Ambulance Service | 01392 261500 or visit website | Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Exeter EX2 7HY |
A selection of hospitals serves the Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton area:
| CircleBath | 01761 422222 or visit website | Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8SQ |
| Paulton Memorial Hospital | 01761 412315 or visit website | Salisbury Road, Paulton BS39 7SB |
| Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases | 01225 465941 or visit website | Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1 1RL |
| Royal United Hospital | 01225 428331 or visit website | Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG |
There are a fantastic range of NHS services available to residents of Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton. Whatever the problem, be it a broken tooth or a broken leg, specialists are on hand.
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| Mental Health Services | visit website | Mental Health Helplines |
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| Sexual Health Services | visit website | Local Sexual Health Services |
The Children and Young People’s Specialist Service comprises the Children’s Social Work services (including child protection; disabled children and children in need; children and young people in care; fostering and adoption) and leads on safeguarding children’s issues for the Council.
| Adoption and Fostering | 03303 550333 or visit website | Family Placement Team, Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1DN |
| Child Protection | 01225 396312 or 01225 396313 or visit website | Bath & North East Somerset Council, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JG |
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The Bath and North East Somerset council has a number of teams and specialists in place, to support adults and the elderly through any difficulties they have.
| Adults with Learning Disabilities | visit website | |
| Adults with Physical Disabilities | 0300 2470201 or visit website | |
| Elderly Care Support | 01225 396000 or visit website | |
| Drug & Alcohol Team | 01225 477971 or visit website | Bath & North East Somerset Council, St Martins Hospital, Clara Cross Lane, Bath BA2 5RP |
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The popularity of sending a letter may be decreasing but in and around Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton, there are several post offices to buy a stamp, send a letter, purchase a rod fishing license or exchange money for a trip abroad.
| The Post Office | 0345 611 2970 or visit website | Localised national response |
| Coleford Post Office | The Hub, Old School, Church Street, Coleford, Somerset, BA3 5NQ | |
| Chilcompton Post Office | 01761 232328 | Naishs Cross, Chilcompton BA3 4JN |
| Clutton Post Office | 01761 452226 | Bristol House, Station Rd., Clutton BS39 5RA |
| Gurney Slade Post Office | 01749 840367 | Marchants Hill, Gurney Slade BA3 4TQ |
| High Littleton Post Office | 01761 470208 | High Street, High Littleton BS39 6JE |
| Midsomer Norton Post Office | 01761 413211 | 122b High Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2HU |
| Paulton Post Office | 01761 413693 | 6 Hill Court, Paulton, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 7QG |
| Peasedown St John Post Office | 01761 432295 | 45 Bath Road, Peasedown St John BA2 8DH |
| Radstock Post Office | 01761 432142 | Radco Superstore, Radstock BA3 3RQ |
| Stoke St Michael Post Office | 01749 840628 | Stoke Hill, Stoke St. Michael BA3 5JJ |
| Timsbury Post Office | 01761 470473 | North Road, Timsbury, Somerset, BA2 0JJ |
There are several leisure facilities in the Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton area offering a range of activities and classes.
| Midsomer Norton Sports Centre | 01761 252631 or visit website | Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2SY |
| Paulton Community Pool | 01761 411890 or visit website | Plumptre Close, Paulton, BS39 7RD |
| Writhlington Sports Centre | 01761 252631 or visit website | Writhlington Leisure, Knobsbury Lane, Radstock BA3 3NQ |
There are excellent transport links and rail services from Bath serving Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Paulton which provide both efficient and scenic transport routes around the area.
| Rail Enquiries | visit website | Search national network |
| Bath Spa Railway Station | 0845 700 0125 | Dorchester Street, Bath BA1 1SU |
| Temple Meads Railway Station | 0845 700 0125 | Approach Road, Bristol BS1 6QF |
| Bath Bus Station | 0845 606 4446 | 1 Dorchester St, Bath BA1 1SS |
| Bus Timetables | visit website |
Bath & North East Somerset Council provides advice and assistance is to tenants, landlords, lettings agents, owner occupiers, parents, young people and agencies to try and prevent homelessness wherever possible.
| Housing Advice | 01225 396296 or visit website | Adult Social Services and Housing, PO Box 3343, Bath BA1 2ZH |
| Julian House Nightshelter | 01225 354650 or visit website | 55 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BN |
| St Mungo’s | 02038 566000 or visit website |
For anyone facing money, legal, housing or benefit issues the Citizens Advice Bureau offers free, confidential and impartial advice.
| Citizens Advice Bureau | 0844 375 2775 or visit website | Nationwide |
| Midsomer Norton Bureau | 0844 848 7919 or visit website | The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2DP |
The chamber of commerce network can support your business throughout its life cycle from start-up, development, growth and beyond. No matter what type of business you are, or whether your objectives are on a local, national or international scale, your local chamber can help you meet your goals.
| Somer Valley Chamber of Commerce | 07594 577087 or visit website | Somer Valley Chamber of Commerce, c/o Town Hall, The Island, Midsomer Norton, Bath, BA3 2HQ |
A coroner’s role is to establish, normally by post-mortem, whether a death is natural or unnatural in the eyes of the law. If the death is unnatural, further investigations might be undertaken with a view to presenting a case to be heard before a coroner at an inquest.
| Avon Coroner | 01275 461920 or visit website | Flax Bourton Public Mortuary, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton BS48 1UL |
Midsomer Norton is a market town in north-east Somerset, located approximately 10 miles south-west of Bath and close to the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills National Landscape. The town forms part of the historic Somerset coalfield area and sits within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Midsomer Norton lies alongside neighbouring communities including Radstock, Paulton and Westfield, collectively forming an important local commercial and residential area between Bath and the Mendips. The town retains its traditional market town character while benefiting from modern transport links to Bath, Bristol, and surrounding Somerset settlements.
The town centre includes a mix of independent retailers, cafés, professional services, supermarkets, and community facilities serving both local residents and nearby rural villages. Midsomer Norton also provides access to countryside walking routes and green spaces across the Somerset countryside.
Although no longer connected to the national rail network, the town remains accessible via the A367 linking Bath with south Somerset and the wider region.
Midsomer Norton has a history stretching back to at least the Iron Age and developed over centuries as a rural market settlement. The town was originally known as Norton Canonicorum before becoming Midsomer Norton, with the “Midsomer” element believed to reference the feast day of the parish church’s patron saint, John the Baptist, celebrated on Midsummer’s Day.
The growth of coal mining across the Somerset coalfield transformed the local economy during the 18th and 19th centuries. Improved transport infrastructure, including the arrival of the railways, enabled large-scale coal extraction and distribution from the area.
Mining became one of the dominant industries in Midsomer Norton and neighbouring towns for much of the industrial period. The town’s railway connections played a significant role in supporting both industry and trade until the decline of coal mining during the mid-20th century. By the 1960s, local mines had closed and the town’s railway stations were subsequently shut.
Following the decline of mining, Midsomer Norton diversified into retail, printing, business services, and light industry. The town continues to serve as an important local employment and service centre for surrounding Somerset communities.
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Radstock is a town in north-east Somerset within the unitary authority area of Bath and North East Somerset Council. Located approximately 8 miles south-west of Bath and 8 miles north-west of Frome, Radstock forms part of the wider Norton Radstock urban area alongside Midsomer Norton.
The town lies within the historic Somerset coalfield region and sits close to the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills National Landscape. Radstock has increasingly developed into a commuter location for both Bath and Bristol, while continuing to serve surrounding rural communities across north-east Somerset.
Modern Radstock combines residential neighbourhoods with retail, business services, and local employment areas. Nearby communities include Westfield, Paulton and Peasedown St John. The town also benefits from access to countryside routes including Colliers Way, a popular walking and cycling path following former railway corridors through the Somerset coalfield.
The Norton Radstock area is twinned with Ambarès-et-Lagrave in France, reflecting longstanding international links.
Radstock has a history of settlement dating back to the Iron Age, although its strategic importance increased significantly during the Roman period with the construction of the Fosse Way, which passed directly through the area along the route now followed in part by the A367.
The town expanded rapidly during the Industrial Revolution as coal mining developed across the Somerset coalfield. Coal and coke extraction in and around Radstock became a major local industry from the 18th century onwards, supporting employment, transport, and associated industries throughout the region.
Radstock’s industrial importance led both the Great Western Railway and the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway to establish stations in the town, enabling coal distribution across southern England.
Mining activity gradually declined during the 20th century, with the final local coal mines closing in 1973. Former spoil heaps and industrial landscapes were later reclaimed, including the site at Writhlington, now designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its geological significance.
Following the decline of mining and rail freight, Radstock increasingly transitioned into a residential and commuter town while retaining strong links to its industrial heritage. Former railway lines have since been redeveloped into recreational routes including Colliers Way, linking Dundas Aqueduct with Frome.
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Paulton is a large village in north-east Somerset located to the north of the Mendip Hills National Landscape within the unitary authority area of Bath and North East Somerset Council. Positioned between Bath and Frome, the village forms part of the wider Somerset coalfield region alongside nearby communities including Midsomer Norton, Radstock and High Littleton.
Paulton has developed from its industrial mining origins into a substantial residential village with local retail, schools, healthcare facilities, and community amenities serving surrounding rural areas. The village retains a strong local identity and includes designated conservation areas recognised for their historic and architectural importance.
The area benefits from road connections via the A367 and nearby routes towards Bath, Bristol, and south Somerset. Access to countryside walking and cycling routes across the former Somerset coalfield also contributes to the village’s appeal.
Paulton’s industrial heritage is closely connected to coal mining within the historic Somerset coalfield. Evidence of this legacy remains visible today, including the large spoil heap known locally as “The Batch”, a landmark mound formed from mining waste and often described as resembling a volcano.
During the Industrial Revolution, the Somerset Coal Canal terminated at Paulton and became a major transport link for the local mining industry. More than 15 collieries around Paulton, Timsbury and High Littleton were connected to the canal by tramroads, enabling coal distribution across the region.
The village also became associated with large-scale printing and publishing. In 1839, Charles Dando Purnell established a family printing business which expanded operations across Radstock, Paulton, and Midsomer Norton. Purnell & Sons became internationally known for bible publishing and at its peak was one of Europe’s largest printing firms, employing around 2,000 people across the area.
Although industrial employment declined during the late 20th century, the village retains many reminders of its mining and manufacturing past. Local memorials commemorate residents who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, including a memorial marking the site where 23 men died in a 1944 military glider crash en route from RAF Keevil to Arnhem during the Second World War.
Today, Paulton continues to serve as an important residential and local service centre within north-east Somerset.