Midsomer Norton
Built-up area in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.286, -2.484 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 66 54 |
| Population: | 10,458 |
| Dialling code: | 01761 (Temple Cloud) |
Midsomer Norton, in the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset, sits in the Cam Valley on the banks of the River Somer, close to Radstock and within easy commuting distance of Bath and Bristol. The town grew from medieval origins but was reshaped in the 19th century by the Somerset Coalfield, leaving a legacy of Victorian architecture and former industrial sites set against rolling Somerset countryside.
Today Midsomer Norton combines a lively high street of independent shops and cafes with light industry and a largely commuter population, and benefits from walking and cycling routes that reuse old rail alignments. There’s a strong local community spirit reflected in volunteer groups, community arts and regular local events, making it a practical and attractive base for exploring the surrounding rural and historic landscape.
Postcode districts covering Midsomer Norton
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 13 miles
- Bath 8.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20.3 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 12.6 miles
- Yeovil 24.7 miles
- Bridgwater 24.9 miles
- Trowbridge 12.3 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 17.8 miles
- Chippenham 19.8 miles
- Yate 18 miles
- Frome 8 miles
- Portishead 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Midsomer Norton Redfield Ward 0.4 miles
- Midsomer Norton North Ward 0.5 miles
- Westfield Parish 0.9 miles
- Radstock Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Paulton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ston Easton Parish 1.8 miles
- Chilcompton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Kilmersdon Parish 2 miles
- Farrington Gurney Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Stratton-on-the-Fosse Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hallatrow Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Camerton Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Midsomer Norton
BA3 2RA, BA3 2PZ, BA3 2PJ, BA3 2UG, BA3 2WF, BA3 2TS, BA3 2TT, BA3 2TH, BA3 4WT … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 12.1 miles
- Cardiff Airport 37.9 miles
- Cranmore Railway Station 7 miles
- Cranmore West Railway Station 7 miles
Hotels near Midsomer Norton Ad
- Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel 4 0.8 miles
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 4.1 miles
- Cameley Lodge - Self Catering 3 4 miles
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5 8.6 miles
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5 8 miles
- Francis Hotel Bath 4 8.5 miles
- Homewood Hotel & Spa 4 8 miles
- The Boathouse 4 8 miles
- The Queensberry Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- Eight 8.5 miles
Schools in Midsomer Norton
- Longvernal Primary School Primary
- Midsomer Norton Primary School Primary
- Norton Hill Academy Secondary
- Somervale Secondary School Secondary
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Welton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 7.2 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 7.4 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 7.5 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 8.5 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 8.5 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 8.6 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 8.7 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles
- Longleat Country house 11.3 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 12.2 miles
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 12.4 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 12.5 miles