Crewkerne is a small market town in Somerset, England, set in the valley of the River Axe close to the border with Dorset. It has medieval roots and a handsome parish church with a prominent tower, and the town grew through the wool and textile trades before expanding again in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway; the station still provides direct links towards London and Exeter.
Today Crewkerne combines a compact centre of independent shops, cafes and small businesses with active community groups and local events, while remaining a practical base for commuters and those exploring the surrounding rolling countryside; larger centres such as Yeovil and the south coast are within easy reach. The town’s mix of historic buildings and contemporary local life makes it a quietly attractive spot in rural Somerset.
Postcode districts covering Crewkerne
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 16.5 miles
- Weymouth 23.2 miles
- Yeovil 7.6 miles
- Bridgwater 19.3 miles
- Dorchester 19.4 miles
- Bridport 11 miles
- Chard 7.3 miles
- Chard Town 7 miles
- Street 16.6 miles
- Sidmouth 23.6 miles
- Honiton 18.7 miles
- Wells 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Misterton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- West Crewkerne Parish 1.4 miles
- Haselbury Plucknett Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Merriott Built-up area 1.9 miles
- North Perrott Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Seaborough Parish 2.1 miles
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 2.3 miles
- South Perrott Parish 2.8 miles
- West Chinnock Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Mosterton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Wayford Parish 3 miles
- Dinnington Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Crewkerne
TA18 8AX, TA18 7NJ, TA18 7JA, TA18 7JJ, TA18 7DH, TA18 8BQ, TA18 7HX, TA18 7DN, TA18 8AH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 34.6 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 1 mile
- Yeovil Junction 8.3 miles
Hotels near Crewkerne Ad
- The Crooked Swan 0.2 miles
- Parrett Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- The Ollerod 3 5.8 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 8.8 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 9.3 miles
- The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster 3 6.3 miles
- The Tytherleigh Arms 8.7 miles
Schools in Crewkerne
- Ashlands C of E Primary School Primary
- Maiden Beech Academy Primary
- St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School Primary
- Wadham School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 4.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 6 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 6.9 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 11.4 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 18.3 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 18.7 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 18.9 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 18.9 miles
- Halswell House Country house 19 miles