Blackford is a small rural village in Somerset in south‑west England, tucked between the low, wet expanses of the Somerset Levels and the higher limestone ridges of the Mendip Hills. The setting gives it a mix of flat pasture and rolling countryside, popular with walkers and birdwatchers, and the village itself is typified by stone cottages, hedgerows and lanes rather than urban development.
Historically agricultural, Blackford retains a quiet, community‑led feel with a village hall, village events and a few local trades; many residents either farm the surrounding land or commute to nearby market towns. Local history is visible in its vernacular architecture and in the rhythms of rural life, while modest tourism and countryside recreation add a gentle economic boost without overwhelming the village character.
Postcode districts covering Blackford
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 19.3 miles31 km
- Cardiff 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Bath 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Taunton 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Barry 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Yeovil 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Bridgwater 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Frome 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Portishead 18 miles29 km
- Penarth 20.8 miles33.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Wedmore Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Chapel Allerton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Mark Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cocklake Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burtle Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Weare Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Theale Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Mark Causeway Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Badgworth Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Lower Weare Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- King Alfred Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Rooks Bridge Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Blackford
BS28 4NB, BS28 4NG, BS28 4NU, BS28 4NS, BS28 4NZ, BS28 4NR, BS28 4NN, BS28 4NT, BS28 4NH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Highbridge and Burnham Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 9.2 miles14.8 km
Hotels near Blackford Ad
- The Bath Arms Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Lillypool Farm 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Crown Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Dunstan House 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Sheep and Penguin 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Wookey Hole Inn 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Royal Clarence Hotel 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Beachlands Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Tudor Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Blackford
- Hugh Sexey C of E Middle School All ages
Local points of interest
- Cheddar Library Library 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 6 miles9.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 8 miles12.9 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 8.1 miles13 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Halswell Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Halswell House Country house 13 miles20.9 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 16.8 miles27 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 17.2 miles27.6 km