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 miles9.9 km
- Cardiff 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Newport 18 miles29 km
- Bath 14 miles22.5 km
- Weston-super-Mare 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Barry 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Cwmbran Central 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Cwmbrân 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Bridgwater 22.4 miles36 km
- Trowbridge 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Chipping Sodbury 16.5 miles26.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Downside Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Winford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Barrow Gurney Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Butcombe Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Redhill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dundry Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Flax Bourton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cambridge Batch Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Nempnett Thrubwell Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Backwell Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Long Ashton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Brockley Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Felton
BS40 9YE, BS40 9YF, BS40 9UD, BS40 9YL, BS40 9XG, BS40 9UG, BS40 9YB, BS40 9YD, BS40 9YS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cardiff Airport 28.2 miles45.3 km
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Parson Street Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Felton Ad
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport 3 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Number 38 Clifton 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Queen's Chew Magna 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Artist Residence Bristol 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Alison Court 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Bristol Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 5.2 miles8.4 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 5.5 miles8.8 km
- University of Bristol University 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Cheddar Library Library 8.6 miles13.9 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 9.6 miles15.4 km