Burton in Somerset, England is a small rural village set in the rolling countryside typical of the county. It features a compact cluster of traditional stone cottages and farm buildings and is the kind of place that attracts walkers and anyone looking for a quiet base near larger market towns and scenic country lanes.
Historically the village grew up around agriculture and market gardening and still retains a strong community feel, with life revolving around the parish church, village hall and local pub. The local economy remains largely rural, supplemented by some tourism and commuting, and village events and volunteer groups keep social life active despite a small population.
Postcode districts covering Burton
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Weymouth 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Yeovil 1.9 miles3 km
- Bridgwater 20.8 miles33.6 km
- Frome 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Dorchester 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Bridport 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Chard 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Chard Town 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Street 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Blandford Forum 22.3 miles36 km
- Honiton 24.8 miles39.9 km
Neighbouring places
- East Coker Parish 0.5 miles0.7 km
- West Coker Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Coker Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Yeovil South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hardington Mandeville Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Closworth Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Barwick and Stoford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Yeovil Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Odcombe Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Brympton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- East Chinnock Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Yeovil West Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Burton
BA22 9HR, BA22 9LP, BA22 9HY, BA22 9LX, BA22 9LB, BA22 9NF, BA22 9LQ, BA22 9LH, BA22 9EX … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 32.2 miles51.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 35.1 miles56.5 km
- Yeovil Junction 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Burton Ad
- Lanes Hotel 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Eton House 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
Schools in Burton
- East Coker Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 14.9 miles24 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14.9 miles24 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 18.9 miles30.4 km