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Dunkerton and Tunley

Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England

Coordinates:51.335, -2.424
OS grid ref:ST 70 59
Dialling code: 01225 (Bath)
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The civil parish of Dunkerton and Tunley in Bath and North East Somerset is a small, largely rural area of stone cottages, hedged lanes and mixed farmland set within easy reach of Bath and the Mendip Hills. The two settlements feel like traditional Somerset villages rather than suburbs, offering views over rolling countryside and a network of footpaths popular with walkers and cyclists.

Historically the area grew from farming with pockets of 19th‑century local industry and farmsteads that still lend a strong sense of character; today many residents commute to Bath while a small number of local enterprises and community groups sustain village life. Social activity tends to centre on village halls and occasional events, so it retains a close‑knit, rural community atmosphere despite its nearness to urban amenities.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Cardiff Airport 39.9 miles64.2 km
  • Oldfield Park Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Bath Spa Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km

Hotels near Dunkerton and Tunley Ad

Local points of interest

  • Twerton Park Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
  • Roman Baths Historic site 4.2 miles6.8 km
  • Jane Austen Centre Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
  • Fashion Museum Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Bath Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • Dyrham Park Historic site 10.3 miles16.5 km
  • Mendip Hills Hill 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping centre 11 miles17.8 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
  • SS Great Britain Museum 11.2 miles18.1 km