Creech St. Michael is a village in Somerset, a few miles east of Taunton, sitting on the southern edge of the Somerset Levels. The village lies close to the course of the River Tone and the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, and its proximity to the M5 gives it a convenient commuter link while it still feels distinctly rural amid drained wetlands and surrounding farmland.
Historically the community grew around its waterways and agricultural trade, and you can still see that heritage in the old parish church and the canal-side walks that draw wildlife and local walkers. Today the local economy is a mix of farming, small businesses and residents who commute to nearby towns, with a lively village life centred on the school, hall and local amenities that reflect a blend of rural tradition and suburban living.
Postcode districts covering Creech St. Michael
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 22.5 miles
- Taunton 3 miles
- Yeovil 18.1 miles
- Bridgwater 7.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 14.9 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 14.7 miles
- Tiverton 20.8 miles
- Bridport 24.1 miles
- Chard 11.1 miles
- Chard Town 11.1 miles
- Street 14.5 miles
- Sidmouth 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ruishton Built-up area 1 mile
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Bathpool Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Thornfalcon Parish 1.5 miles
- West Monkton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Durston Parish 1.8 miles
- Monkton & North Curry Ward 1.8 miles
- Stoke St. Mary Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Taunton East Ward 2.2 miles
- Taunton North Ward 2.2 miles
- Taunton South Ward 2.5 miles
- Thurloxton Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Creech St. Michael
TA3 5DT, TA3 5QL, TA3 5QZ, TA3 5DP, TA3 5DY, TA3 5DS, TA3 5FE, TA3 5EB, TA3 5PZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26 miles
- Bristol Airport 28.2 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 7 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 3 miles
Hotels near Creech St. Michael Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 1.5 miles
- The Royal Ashton Town House 2 2.9 miles
- Taunton Ruishton (M5, J25) 3 1.1 miles
- The Great Western Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton 3 1.1 miles
- Castle Hotel 4 3 miles
- Premier Inn Taunton East 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 1.4 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 4.6 miles
Schools in Creech St. Michael
- Creech St Michael C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 3.3 miles
- Halswell House Country house 5.1 miles
- Halswell Estate 5.1 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 5.1 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.5 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12.6 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 14.1 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14.7 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 16.5 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 16.7 miles