Carhampton is a small rural village and civil parish in Somerset, England, sitting near the edge of Exmoor and within easy reach of the north Devon coast and Minehead. It lies close to the main road that links coastal settlements and inland towns, and its economy is a mix of agriculture, local services and tourism - walkers and visitors to the moor and coast often base themselves in the area. The village still feels compact and community‑centred, with the village hall and pub among the local hubs of social life.
Carhampton has deep roots: it was noted in early records as a royal estate and was the scene of an early medieval clash with Viking raiders in 836. The parish church has medieval origins and the surrounding countryside contains evidence of long habitation, from ancient earthworks to historic farmsteads. That blend of rural character, history and proximity to popular landscapes gives Carhampton a quietly distinctive local identity.
Postcode districts covering Carhampton
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 23.8 miles
- Taunton 17.3 miles
- Barry 17.7 miles
- Bridgend 24.2 miles
- Bridgwater 18.2 miles
- Penarth 20.8 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 19.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 19.5 miles
- Tiverton 18.9 miles
- Porthcawl 24.7 miles
- Llantwit Major 16.5 miles
- Minehead 3.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blue Anchor Built-up area 1 mile
- Dunster Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Withycombe Parish 1.8 miles
- Washford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Old Cleeve Parish 2.8 miles
- Minehead Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Luxborough Parish 3.5 miles
- Timberscombe Parish 3.6 miles
- Nettlecombe Parish 3.8 miles
- Watchet Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Treborough Parish 4 miles
- Wootton Courtenay Built-up area 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Carhampton
TA24 6RE, TA24 6NW, TA24 6NB, TA24 6NQ, TA24 6FA, TA24 6PF, TA24 6NJ, TA24 6PA, TA24 6NX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 30.3 miles
- Blue Anchor Railway Station 1 mile
- Dunster Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Carhampton Ad
- Dunster Castle Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Luttrell Arms Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- The Beach Hotel 3.2 miles
- Stones Hotel and Bar 3.3 miles
- Yarn Market Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Northfield Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Porlock Weir Hotel 9.5 miles
- Raleghs Cross Inn 5.4 miles
- The Lorna Doone Hotel 8 miles
- Combe House Hotel 3 8.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 1.1 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 1.2 miles
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 4 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 4.4 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 4.9 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 8.4 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 9.4 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 14.8 miles
- Halswell Estate 16.1 miles
- Halswell House Country house 16.1 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 16.2 miles