Creech St. Michael is a small village and civil parish just east of Taunton, sitting on the edge of the Somerset Levels. It lies alongside the meandering River Tone and close to the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, which gives the area a mix of waterways, wetland wildlife and pleasant waterside walks; the flat, reclaimed landscape of the Levels makes it notable for birdlife and seasonal flooding history. The parish is also conveniently sited near the M5 motorway and the A38, so it combines rural character with easy commuting and access.
Historically a village with medieval roots and a church dedication reflecting that past, Creech St. Michael now blends residential streets with pockets of light industry and an industrial estate serving the wider Taunton area. Local life centres on community facilities, village events and informal waterside leisure; the mix of historic lanes, transport links and natural surroundings gives it a quietly practical but distinctly Somerset feel.
Postcode districts covering Creech St. Michael
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 21.6 miles
- Taunton 3.6 miles
- Yeovil 18 miles
- Bridgwater 6.4 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 14 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 13.8 miles
- Tiverton 21.5 miles
- Bridport 24.6 miles
- Chard 11.8 miles
- Chard Town 11.8 miles
- Street 13.8 miles
- Minehead 22.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Durston Parish 1 mile
- Monkton & North Curry Ward 1.3 miles
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 1.3 miles
- West Monkton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Bathpool Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Thurloxton Parish 1.8 miles
- Ruishton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Thornfalcon Parish 2.2 miles
- Taunton North Ward 2.6 miles
- North Newton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Taunton East Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Creech St. Michael
TA2 8QP, TA2 8RE, TA3 5FB, TA3 5NY, TA3 5EH, TA3 5DX, TA3 5QY, TA3 5DW, TA3 5DY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 27.3 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Bridgwater Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near Creech St. Michael Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 2.3 miles
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 2.1 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 6.9 miles
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Tudor Hotel 6.2 miles
- The Old Vicarage 4 6.2 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Great Western Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 3.4 miles
Schools in Creech St. Michael
- Creech St Michael C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 4.2 miles
- Halswell House Country house 4.4 miles
- Halswell Estate 4.4 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 5.4 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.2 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.2 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 13.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.7 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 16.6 miles