Marston Magna is a small village and civil parish in South Somerset, England, set in rolling agricultural countryside not far from the market towns of Yeovil and Somerton. Its name – "Marston" suggesting a marsh farm and the Latin "Magna" meaning great – hints at medieval origins; the village retains a traditional feel with an old parish church and stone cottages tucked into the surrounding fields.
Today Marston Magna is largely rural and agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work, but it still supports a lively local community with a village hall, pub and occasional local events; its quiet character and easy access to larger centres make it typical of small Somerset villages that balance heritage and modern life.
Postcode districts covering Marston Magna
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 23 miles
- Yeovil 4.9 miles
- Bridgwater 20.6 miles
- Frome 16.6 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 24.5 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 24 miles
- Warminster 22.2 miles
- Westbury 24.7 miles
- Dorchester 20.9 miles
- Bridport 20.4 miles
- Chard 18.7 miles
- Chard Town 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rimpton Parish 1.1 miles
- Queen Camel Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Chilton Cantelo Built-up area 1.6 miles
- West Camel Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sandford Orcas Parish 2 miles
- Mudford Parish 2.3 miles
- Trent Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Corton Denham Parish 2.4 miles
- Sparkford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Holway Built-up area 2.5 miles
- South Cadbury and Sutton Montis Parish 2.6 miles
- Yeovilton Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Marston Magna
BA22 8DJ, BA22 8DB, BA22 8DL, BA22 8DG, BA22 8BP, BA22 8BN, BA22 8DE, BA22 8BW, BA22 8DS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 27.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 35.5 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Sherborne Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Marston Magna Ad
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 4.1 miles
- The Grange at Oborne 4.3 miles
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 4.5 miles
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 4.3 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 4.5 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.3 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 9 miles
- The Warehouse 4.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 5.4 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 11.3 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 11.4 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 11.4 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 12.2 miles
- Stourhead Estate 13.5 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 16.8 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 18.2 miles
- Longleat Country house 18.4 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 18.8 miles