Built-up area in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.32, -2.537 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 62 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01761 |
Temple Cloud is a small village in the civil parish of Temple Cloud with Cameley, within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset in England. It sits in rolling Somerset countryside on the western edge of the Mendip Hills, within easy driving distance of both Bath and Bristol, which makes it feel rural while still well connected to larger urban centres.
The village name is traditionally linked to the Knights Templar, with the second element probably coming from an Old English word for rock or hill, giving it a quietly historic flavour. Today Temple Cloud has a largely residential, commuter character with local amenities and active community groups, and attracts people who value village life alongside access to nearby towns and countryside for recreation and work.