Blackmoor Vale in Somerset, England is a largely rural ward of rolling clay vales, hedgerow fields and small, dispersed villages. The landscape is dominated by pasture and dairy farming, crossed by country lanes and footpaths, which gives the area a quiet, pastoral character prized by walkers and those seeking countryside living.
Historically the ward contains old parish churches and traditional farmsteads, and socially life often revolves around village halls, pubs and local clubs; economically agriculture remains dominant, supplemented by small-scale tourism and artisan enterprises. Its scenic, unhurried quality evokes the familiar West Country rural image and supports a close-knit community feel.
Postcode districts covering Blackmoor Vale
Most populated places nearby
- Yeovil 9.5 miles
- Trowbridge 24.4 miles
- Frome 13.9 miles
- Warminster 17.9 miles
- Westbury 21 miles
- Dorchester 20.4 miles
- Bridport 23.4 miles
- Chard 23.9 miles
- Chard Town 23.6 miles
- Street 15 miles
- Blandford Forum 16.2 miles
- Wells 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Horsington Built-up area 1 mile
- Charlton Horethorne Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Abbas and Templecombe Parish 1.4 miles
- Templecombe Built-up area 1.5 miles
- North Cheriton Parish 1.8 miles
- Holton Parish 2.5 miles
- Milborne Port Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Maperton Parish 2.6 miles
- Compton Pauncefoot Parish 2.7 miles
- Poyntington Parish 3 miles
- Henstridge Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Corton Denham Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Blackmoor Vale
BA9 8AP, BA8 0RZ, DT9 4NJ, BA22 7EW, BA8 0QF, BA8 0HB, DT9 5RB, BA8 0RX, DT9 5FT … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 28.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30.7 miles
- Templecombe Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Sherborne Railway Station 5.1 miles
Hotels near Blackmoor Vale Ad
- The Grange at Oborne 3.3 miles
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 4.9 miles
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 5.3 miles
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 4.8 miles
- Plumber Manor 4 8.8 miles
- The Old Red Lion 9 miles
- Dolphin Hotel 4 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 9.9 miles
- Holbrook Manor & Spa - Oceana Collection 3.4 miles
- The Warehouse 9.1 miles
Schools in Blackmoor Vale
- Abbas and Templecombe Church School Primary
- Charlton Horethorne C of E Primary School Primary
- Horsington Church School Primary
- Marchant Holliday School Independent - special
- Milborne Port Primary School Primary
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Henstridge Primary
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 4.5 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 8.4 miles
- Stourhead Estate 9 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 10.5 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 14.3 miles
- Longleat Country house 14.6 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.2 miles
- Wardour Castle Estate 15.3 miles
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 15.5 miles
- Cranborne Chase Forest 17.6 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 18.5 miles