Ashcott is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, sitting on the low-lying Somerset Levels. The surrounding landscape is characteristically flat, criss-crossed by rhynes and drainage channels, with wetlands and nature reserves nearby; it lies within easy reach of market towns such as Bridgwater and the historic centre of Glastonbury.
Its history and economy have long been shaped by agriculture, peat cutting and water management, and today farming and horticulture remain important alongside a commuter population. The village keeps a close-knit social life around the church, village hall and local pub, and its built and cultural character reflects the practical, community-focused traditions of the Levels.
Postcode districts covering Ashcott
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Weston-super-Mare 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Taunton 15 miles24.1 km
- Yeovil 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Bridgwater 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Frome 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Portishead 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 11 miles17.7 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Clevedon 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Nailsea 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Keynsham 23.7 miles38.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashcott Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Shapwick Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Greinton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Walton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Moorlinch Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chilton Polden Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sharpham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- King Alfred Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Catcott Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Meare Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Street Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Catcott and Edington Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Ashcott
TA7 9PH, TA7 9QL, TA7 9PY, TA7 9QG, TA7 9QZ, TA7 9BJ, TA7 9QH, TA7 9RD, TA7 9RA … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 29.5 miles47.5 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Highbridge and Burnham Railway Station 9.4 miles15.1 km
Hotels near Ashcott Ad
- The Crown Hotel 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns 4 3.1 miles5 km
- The Sheep and Penguin 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Tudor Hotel 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Wessex Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
- The Old Vicarage 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Mercure Bridgwater Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Wookey Hole Inn 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Wookey Hole Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Ashcott
- Ashcott Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 3 miles4.8 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Cheddar Library Library 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Halswell Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Halswell House Country house 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 11.8 miles19 km
- Huish Park Stadium 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Norton Manor Estate 16.2 miles26.2 km