So, why Somerset and Dorset?
Whether you're familiar with the area or not...
Somerset and Dorset bring together a mixture of beautiful English countryside and rugged, picturesque coastline. If you are looking for relaxation or adventure Somerset and Dorset offer a range of possibilities in a rural setting with close proximity and convenient travel links to Bath / Bristol , Exeter , London and Bournemouth .
Locally, you will find the traditional market towns of Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary along with the delights of Wells, England 's smallest city!
The area is home to the world famous Glastonbury Festival, The Royal Bath and West Agricultural Show, the Sherborne Castle Fair and the Weymouth Sailing Regatta - to name a few!
From surfing, water sports and scuba diving, to country walks and county cricket, the local area is suited to any taste or lifestyle.
The area boasts successful local football and rugby teams whilst Weymouth is proud to host the 2012 Olympic Sailing events.
If relocating with a family an abundance of prestigious public and state schools provide education from pre-school through to A-level in Somerset and Dorset. Kings College, Millfield School, St Antony's Leweston and the Thomas Hardye School have reputations amongst the leading schools in the country. The region also boasts a number of specialist Higher Education Colleges and you will find yourselves within easy reach of leading universities at Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Bath and Bournemouth.
If you are considering relocating to join the Battens team, we appreciate that this involves considerations far wider than the work environment. In light of this we have included links to local websites that provide detailed information about day-to- day life in Yeovil, Sherborne, Dorchester and Weymouth or come and see for yourselves!
So, why not Somerset and Dorset ...?
Travel Links
Airports
Bristol and Exeter serve a remarkable number of both domestic and international destinations.
Road links
M5 - Bristol, Exeter, South Wales; A303 - South West, London.
Rail Links:
Yeovil - Penn Mill and Yeovil Junction
Sherborne station
Weymouth station
Dorchester station
Castle Cary station (1.5 hours to London )
Providing a quick and direct route to London , South Wales and The Midlands.