DELAMARE PARK
NUNNEY
RESIDENTS TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
Your Guide to Transport Options from Delamare Park
WELCOME
WELCOME TO DELAMARE PARK
Welcome to the Delamare Park Travel Information site. This site is designed to assist in making your move as easy as possible.
It provides information on how to get around using public transport and other environmentally friendly methods to commute to work and school, or explore the area.
THE TRAVEL GUIDE SITE
Delamare Park situated on the southern edge of the village of Nunney, within walking distance of local shops, pubs, cafés/restaurants and local schools.
THE TRAVEL PLAN
This Website is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for you and your neighbours. The content of the plan has been developed and agreed with Somerset County Council.
The Travel Plan is a document which contains a package of measures tailored to Delamare Park, to encourage you to try more sustainable alternatives to travelling by car.
The Travel Plan can offer real benefits not only to you, but also to the community that surrounds you. It can help to relieve local parking and congestion problems and improve public transport in the area.
WALKING
Walking is one of the cheapest, easiest and simplest forms of transport, which is boosted by there being a range of shops and services accessible within a short walk from your new home at Delamare Park .
Walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a two-kilometre distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport or by car.
Surrounding Delamare Park, it is easy to walk to a range of local facilities with pavements and walking links provided along local roads to ensure you can easily and safely walk around the town and access many local facilities on foot.
You can walk to a number of local facilities within a 15 minute period from Delamare Park . To help out, we have summarised the distance and walk times to a number of local facilities. Bus stops are located in close proximity to Delamare Park, within an approximately 4 minute walk (290m), with local schools, convenience stores and public houses accessible in Nunney Village Centre within a 13 minute walk (1.1km).
For more information on walking in Somerset, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes, health and fitness benefits and safety tips on the Travel Somerset website:
Are you not sure how to get from your home to work on foot? You could use Google Maps to plan your journey. The site gives you the route required with the time it may take:
google.co.uk/maps
BENEFITS OF WALKING
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Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease;
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Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity; and
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Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community.
LOCAL FACILITIES
Delamare Park is located within comfortable walking and cycling distances to local schools, shops, amenities and bus stops.
Schools
Nunney First School
550m / 7 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Nunney Pre-School
550m / 7 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Critchill School
4.5km / 17 min Cycle
Frome College
7.2km / 27 min Cycle
Local Amenities
Nunney Catch Café
150m / 2 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
SPAR Euro Garage
350m / 4 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Greggs Bakery
350m / 4 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Oldhams Fish and Grill
380m / 5 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Nunney Post Office
680m / 9 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Nunney Play Park
830m / 10 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Nunney Village Hall
830m / 10 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
SPAR Market Place
900m / 11 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
The George Inn
930m / 12 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Nunney Castle
1km / 13 min Walk / 4 min Cycle
Sainsbury’s Frome
4.6km / 17 min Cycle
Frome Railway Station
5.2km / 20 min Cycle
Marston Trading Estate
5.3km / 20 min Cycle
Frome Community Hospital
7km / 26 min Cycle
Asda Frome
7.2km / 27 min Cycle
Commerce Park
9.2km / 35 min Cycle
A GREAT FORM OF EXERCISE
And can reduce the risk of heart disease
COMPLETELY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community
CYCLING
Nunney and its surrounding areas are beautiful places to ride your bike with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated traffic-free routes.
Cycling in and around Nunney is on the local road network. Local facilities, such as Nunney First School, SPAR, Nunney Post Office and Nunney Village Hall are all located within a 5 minute cycle.
You can cycle to all the facilities in Frome within around a 20 minute ride and access National Cycle Route 24 which is accessible along Nunney Road in Frome. A number of local schools, shops, sports facilities and employment areas are accessible within around 20 minutes from Delamare Park.
National Cycle Route 24 runs through Frome and routes from Bath to Bournemouth. Locally, Route 24 leads north-west towards Radstock on a largely traffic-free portion of the route and south-east towards Warminster. National Cycle Route 24 takes in the historic sights of the Bath, the only UK city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A perfect route to explore for a leisure ride.
Explore your local community by bike!
We are encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring the local community – either for an outing at the weekend, a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or a daily commute.
For more information on cycling in Somerset, there is a wealth of detail on promoted routes, health benefits and safety tips at the Travel Somerset website and at Sustrans for the National Cycle Network, visit:
Benefits of Cycling
Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family;
Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment;
Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic;
Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required;
Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time; and
Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.
RUN COMMUTE
If you’ve never heard of run commuting, then it’s exactly what it sounds like. People choose to run to and from work, rather than driving, getting the bus or using other modes.
It’s a trend that is growing in popularity too! In 2018, Strava recorded a 70% increase in run commutes compared to 2017, which itself was up 50% on 2016!
Running really is the perfect way to be more active – it’s free and you can start right outside your door! You can do it as little or as often as you like and, with run commuting you can fit it into your daily routine.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2017 run commuters saved a potential 1.1 billion litres of CO2 emissions from hitting our streets.
Running for Leisure
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians.
The Old Showfield Parkrun starts every Saturday at 9am at The Old Showfield, Off Rodden Road, Frome, BA11 2AH, approximately 7km to the east of Delamare Park.
For more information see:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Why Public Transport?
Public Transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the costs of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a newspaper or catch-up on social media.
BUS
Where are my nearest bus stops?
Your nearest bus stops are located on Catch Road, to the south-east of Delamare Park. Depending on where you are located within Delamare Park, the stops are located within an approximate 4 minute walk (290m).
To view the latest timetables, visit:
31
The Number 31 is a school bus service to Ansford Academy and provides one service in either direction in the morning and afternoon. The service routes from Beckington to Ansford Academy via Frome, Nunney and Bruton.
162
The 162 bus provides four services, Monday to Friday and routes between Frome and Shepton Mallet via Nunney, Lower Whatley and Cranmore.
TRAIN
Frome Rail Station is located approximately 6.3km north-east of Delamare Park. and is accessible within a 20 minute cycle or using the Number 162 bus service.
The station benefits from direct services every two hours to Bath, Bristol and Gloucester with intermediate destinations such as Trowbridge, Westbury and Avoncliff between Frome and Bath Spa / Bristol. Non-direct services are available every hour with changes in Westbury.
Frome Rail Station provides cycle parking for 30 bicycles and offers car parking for approximately 15 vehicles with a daily rate of £3.00 or a weekly rate of £15.00. The station also offers a ticket office and ticket machines, as well as step free access.
To check real time rail journey information from Frome, visit:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/FRO
For station facilities, visit:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/FRO/details.html
For ticketing queries, visit:
CAR SHARING
CAR SHARING
Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money. By splitting costs with your fellow passengers you will save on fuel and parking fees.
Use your time as a passenger to read or catch up on work, and of course you won’t have to find a parking space.
For more information on local car share schemes visit:
Some Safety Tips if Meeting a New Car Share Buddy
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Avoid exchanging your full name or address before you've met someone.
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You're never under obligation to take a lift. If you don't feel comfortable, don't go through with the lift - even if it's been agreed.
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As with any activity that involves meeting new people, it's advisable to meet in a public place the first time. It's always a good idea to let friends and family know your plans too.
Benefits of Car Sharing
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Reduces travel costs;
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Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle;
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Helps reduce congestion;
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Reduces stress levels related to driving; and
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Expands social networks.
EFFICIENT DRIVING
Where driving is unavoidable the following please consider the following tips:
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The most fuel-efficient driving speed, where permitted, is in the highest gear at approximately 50mph – this can cut your fuel bill by about 30%;
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You can further reduce your fuel bill through adopting a smoother driving style, avoiding sudden braking or acceleration; and
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Keep your car well maintained including keeping your tyre pressures to the appropriate level (these can be found in your vehicle handbook), check the air filters and get your vehicle regularly serviced.
HOME DELIVERIES
A wide range of major supermarkets offer home delivery services to Delamare Park, so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?
Asda
The nearest Asda superstore is in Frome and is open 7am - 11pm, Monday to Friday. The store is also open 7am - 10pm on Saturdays and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. Warminster Road, Frome, BA11 5LA
Morrisons
The nearest Morrisons store is in Warminster and is open 7am - 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available. Weymouth Street, Warminster, BA12 9NJ
Ocado
An online only supermarket offfering a wide range of fresh groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door.
Sainsbury's
The nearest Sainsburys superstore is in Frome and is open 7am - 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am – 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available. Wessex Fields, Frome, BA11 4DH
sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries
Tesco
The nearest Tesco superstore is in Shepton Mallet and is open 7am - 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available. Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG
Waitrose
The nearest Waitrose store is in Warminster and is open 7am - 9pm, Monday to Friday and 7am - 8pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. A home delivery service is available. Station Road, Warminster, BA12 9BR
Did you know?
Car travel for food shopping account for about 40% of all UK shopping trips by car, or about 5% of all car use in the UK!
HOME WORKING
Reducing the need to travel to work or during working hours can save time and money whilst benefitting the environment.
If you work from home just once a fortnight you are reducing your commute by 10%, which saves you both time and money.
Studies have shown that people who work from home generate lower carbon emissions, reduce air pollution, use less petrol / diesel, use less paper, use less plastic and have a better work life balance, so why not give it a go? You may even find you are more productive as you’re not being interrupted.
Remote and flexible working allows you to balance your work and home life commitments and leave you feeling great!
The Flexible Working Regulations 2014 give any employee with at least 26 weeks’ service the right to request flexible working arrangements from their employer. This may include reducing your hours to work part-time, changing your start and finish time, having flexibility with your start and finish time (sometimes known as ‘flexitime’), doing your hours over fewer days (‘compressed hours’), working from home or elsewhere (‘remote working’) or sharing your job with someone else.
For more information on requesting flexible working, visit:
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EVENTS
World Car Free Day
22nd September, Annually
livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our-work-in-action/world-car-free-day
Walk to School Week
May 2024
National Walking Month
May 2024
livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
Bike Week
June 2024
National Clean Air Day
15th June 2024
National Cycle to Work Day
4th August 2024
USEFUL INFO
The Travel Plan Coordinator is available to provide you with assistance in relation to the way you travel and offer further information about sustainable transport methods available to you. You can contact the Travel Plan Coordinator using the following:
The Travel Plan Coordinator
Tetra Tech Transport
90 Victoria Street
Bristol
BS1 6DP
Telephone: 0117 925 4393
Email: TravelPlanCoordinator@tetratech.com
For information on walking visit:
www.travelsomerset.co.uk/walk
For information on cycling visit:
www.travelsomerset.co.uk/cycle
www.sustrans.org.uk/map-ncn
www.bikeability.org.uk
www.cycleexperience.com
For bus timetables visit:
www.traveline.info
www.travelsomerset.co.uk/bus/
For rail enquiries visit:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/FRO
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/FRO/details.html
www.thetrainline.com
Your local bicycle shop is located:
Halfords Frome, Unit B Wessex Fields, Sandy Lane, Frome, BA11 4DH Tel: 01373473433
Website: www.halfords.com
Pronto Bikes, 18 Bath Street, Frome, BA11 1DN
Tel: 01373471439
Website: www.prontobikes.co.uk
Green Travel Voucher
As part of the Travel Plan, Barratt Homes are offering every household a free Green Travel Voucher. This voucher allows you to 50% of your expenditure on items associated with sustainable transport.
One bed - £100 reimbursement
Two bed - £150 reimbursement
Three bed - £200 reimbursement
Four or more - £250 reimbursement
If you have not received a Green Travel Voucher, please contact the Travel Plan Coordinator using the details above.
Personalised Travel Planning
The aim of Personalised Travel Planning is to encourage people to think about their current travel habits and consider how (if at all) they could make those trips in more sustainable ways.
As part of the Travel Plan, we are offering Personalised Travel Planning to all residents. If this is something you would like to take-up then please contact your Travel Plan Coordinator to request more information.
Just send an email to: TravelPlanCoordinator@tetratech.com and we’ll be in touch.
CONTACT
For Personal Travel Planning, or any Travel Plan queries, please contact Tetra Tech.
Contact Form
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please fill out the following form: