Winscombe and Sandford
Built-up area in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.319, -2.829 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 42 58 |
| Population: | 4,546 |
| Dialling code: | 01934 (Weston-Super-Mare) |
Winscombe and Sandford are neighbouring villages in the civil parish of Winscombe and Sandford in North Somerset, sitting on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The settlements enjoy classic limestone countryside and are within easy reach of Cheddar Gorge and the cities of Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, which makes them popular both with walkers and commuters.
The area has a strong community feel with local shops, pubs, schools and a range of clubs, while the disused railway corridor known as the Strawberry Line has been repurposed as a well‑used walking and cycling route. Historically the Mendips’ quarries and agriculture shaped local life, but today the economy is a mix of small businesses, farming and residential life, with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby natural attractions.
Postcode districts covering Winscombe and Sandford
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 13.7 miles
- Cardiff 19.7 miles
- Newport 19.3 miles
- Bath 20.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 5.3 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 17.3 miles
- Taunton 23.9 miles
- Barry 19.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 24.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 24.4 miles
- Bridgwater 15.1 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Banwell & Winscombe Ward 1.4 miles
- Churchill Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Shipham Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Banwell Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cross Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Compton Bishop Parish 2.3 miles
- Axbridge Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Lower Langford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Stock Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Loxton Parish 2.9 miles
- Lower Weare Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Congresbury & Puxton Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Winscombe and Sandford
BS25 1HD, BS25 5QS, BS25 1AJ, BS25 5RN, BS25 5AF, BS25 1PW, BS25 5RE, BS25 5RS, BS25 5RF … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 6.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 22.8 miles
- Worle Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Yatton Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Winscombe and Sandford Ad
- The Bath Arms Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Queenswood Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport 4 4.5 miles
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3 6.1 miles
- Beachlands Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House 4 4.4 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport 3 6.8 miles
- Best Western Webbington Hotel & Spa 3 3 miles
- Lauriston Hotel 3 7 miles
- Smiths Hotel 3 7 miles
Schools in Winscombe and Sandford
- Sandford Primary School Primary
- Sidcot School Independent - all ages
- Winscombe Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kingswood Nature reserve 1.3 miles
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 2.9 miles
- Cheddar Library Library 3.8 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 8.3 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 8.4 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 12.3 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 12.8 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 13.1 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.2 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.2 miles
- University of Bristol University 13.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 13.7 miles