Felton
Built-up area in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.388, -2.69 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 52 65 |
| Population: | 779 |
| Dialling code: | 0117 (Bristol) |
Felton is a small, rural village in the unitary authority of North Somerset, set among rolling farmland a short drive from the limestone ridges of the Mendip Hills and the low-lying Somerset Levels. Its location gives a mix of quiet countryside character while still being within commuting distance of the city of Bristol and the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, so residents often balance agricultural life with work and leisure in nearby urban centres.
Historically the area has been shaped by farming and modest local trades, and the village retains a close-knit community feel with traditional cottages and a handful of local amenities. It’s popular with walkers and cyclists exploring the surrounding lanes and hills, and the local social life tends to centre on community events and neighbouring market towns rather than large commercial activity.
Postcode districts covering Felton
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 6.2 miles
- Cardiff 22.5 miles
- Newport 18 miles
- Bath 14 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 11.3 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 9.6 miles
- Barry 24.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 23.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 23.2 miles
- Bridgwater 22.4 miles
- Trowbridge 21.4 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Downside Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Winford Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Barrow Gurney Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Butcombe Parish 2 miles
- Redhill Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Dundry Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Flax Bourton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Cambridge Batch Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Nempnett Thrubwell Parish 2.6 miles
- Backwell Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Long Ashton Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Brockley Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Felton
BS40 9YB, BS40 9YW, BS40 9UG, BS40 9UJ, BS40 9XF, BS40 9YE, BS40 9UL, BS40 9UW, BS40 9XZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 1.3 miles
- Cardiff Airport 28.2 miles
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Parson Street Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Felton Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport 3 1 mile
- Fox & Goose, Barrow Gurney by Marston's Inns 1 mile
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3 1.6 miles
- Darlington Arms by the airport - Free parking - Bar & Food 2.2 miles
- Hillcroft Self Catering 3 1.5 miles
- The Rising Sun 5 2.9 miles
- Majestic Hotels Bristol 4 6 miles
- The Bristol Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport 4 3.2 miles
- Leonardo Bristol City 4 6.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 4.7 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 5.2 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 5.5 miles
- University of Bristol University 6.1 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 6.6 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 7.1 miles
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 7.1 miles
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 8.4 miles
- Kingswood Nature reserve 8.6 miles
- Cheddar Library Library 8.6 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 9.6 miles