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 miles34.8 km
- Taunton 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Yeovil 18 miles29 km
- Bridgwater 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 14 miles22.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Tiverton 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Bridport 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Chard 11.8 miles19 km
- Chard Town 11.8 miles19 km
- Street 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Minehead 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Durston Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Monkton & North Curry Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- West Monkton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bathpool Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Thurloxton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ruishton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Thornfalcon Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Taunton North Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- North Newton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Taunton East Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Creech St. Michael
TA3 5RB, TA3 5NZ, TA3 5DZ, TA2 8RE, TA3 5ED, TA3 5TA, TA2 8RB, TA3 5PY, TA3 5EB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
- Bristol Airport 27.3 miles43.9 km
- Taunton Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Taunton Bus Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Creech St. Michael Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 6.9 miles11 km
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Tudor Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Old Vicarage 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Great Western Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Creech St. Michael
- Creech St Michael C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Halswell House Country house 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Halswell Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 13.7 miles22 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14 miles22.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Huish Park Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km