Dunkerton and Tunley
Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.335, -2.424 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 70 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
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.
Postcode districts covering Dunkerton and Tunley
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 11.6 miles
- Bath 3.9 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 22.5 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 9.8 miles
- Trowbridge 9.5 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 14 miles
- Chippenham 15.7 miles
- Yate 14.4 miles
- Frome 9.8 miles
- Portishead 18.4 miles
- Clevedon 19.9 miles
- Nailsea 15.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bathavon South Ward 1.1 miles
- Peasedown St. John Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Priston Parish 1.4 miles
- Peasedown Ward 1.6 miles
- Englishcombe Parish 1.7 miles
- Camerton Parish 1.8 miles
- Combe Hay Parish 1.9 miles
- Shoscombe Parish 2.1 miles
- Wellow Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Timsbury Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Odd Down Ward 2.5 miles
- Southstoke Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dunkerton and Tunley
BA2 8BS, BA2 8BL, BA2 8BW, BA2 8BP, BA2 8BA, BA2 8AU, BA2 8BJ, BA2 0DU, BA2 8BH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 13.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 39.9 miles
- Oldfield Park Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Bath Spa Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Dunkerton and Tunley Ad
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5 4.4 miles
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5 3.9 miles
- Francis Hotel Bath 4 4.2 miles
- The Queensberry Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Eight 4.2 miles
- The Boathouse 4 3.9 miles
- Apex City of Bath Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Homewood Hotel & Spa 4 4.5 miles
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 4.5 miles
- The Gainsborough Bath Spa 5 4.2 miles
Local points of interest
- Twerton Park Stadium 3.3 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 4.2 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 4.2 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 4.3 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 4.4 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 6.7 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 10.3 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 10.9 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 11 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 11.2 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 11.2 miles