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Beckington

Built-up area in Somerset, England

Coordinates:51.265, -2.284
OS grid ref:ST 80 51
Population:849
Dialling code: 01373 (Frome)
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Beckington is a compact village in Somerset, England, set in gently rolling countryside on the valley of the River Frome. It’s characterised by honey‑coloured stone cottages, a cluster of old mills and a quiet high street, with the open countryside of the Mendip Hills and the lively market town of Frome and the city of Bath within easy reach.

Historically the village grew on the back of local milling and the cloth trade, and you still get glimpses of that past in buildings such as Beckington Castle and the parish St George's Church. Today it feels largely residential and community‑minded, with local pubs, small businesses and village events making it a pleasant commuter and rural community with a strong sense of local identity.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 20.4 miles32.9 km
  • Bournemouth Airport 38.6 miles62.2 km
  • Frome Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Dilton Marsh Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km

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Schools in Beckington

  • Beckington Church First School Primary
  • Springmead Preparatory School Independent - primary

Local points of interest

  • Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Longleat Country house 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Roman Baths Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
  • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Jane Austen Centre Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Fashion Museum Museum 9 miles14.5 km
  • Twerton Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • King Alfred's Tower Historic site 11 miles17.6 km
  • Stourhead Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • Bath Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Hartham Country house 13.1 miles21.2 km
  • Loxwell Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.4 km