Chillington is a small, rural parish in Somerset, England, set among rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes rather than a single nucleated settlement. Its landscape and built character are typically West Country, with a handful of old stone and brick houses, farmsteads and the sort of modest historic church and listed buildings that mark centuries of local life.
Historically anchored in agriculture, the parish retains that rural economy while many residents now commute to nearby towns or work in small local enterprises; the social life of the community tends to centre on church and village events, seasonal fêtes and informal networks of neighbours. It’s a quiet spot prized by walkers and by anyone looking for a slice of Somerset countryside and traditional village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Chillington
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Yeovil 10 miles16.2 km
- Bridgwater 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Dorchester 22.4 miles36 km
- Bridport 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Chard 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Chard Town 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Street 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Sidmouth 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Honiton 16.2 miles26 km
Neighbouring places
- Dinnington Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Kingstone Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cudworth Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dowlish Wake Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- West Crewkerne Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Cricket St. Thomas Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wayford Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chaffcombe Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Knowle St. Giles Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Chillington
TA17 8TG, TA19 0PT, TA19 0PU, TA17 8TF
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.5 miles42.6 km
- Bristol Airport 34.2 miles55.1 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
- Axminster Railway Station 10.2 miles16.3 km
Hotels near Chillington Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Crooked Swan 3 miles4.8 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Ollerod 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
- The Dolphin Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Huish Park Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Halswell House Country house 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Halswell Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17 miles27.3 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 18.4 miles29.7 km