Crewkerne in Somerset is a compact market town with medieval roots, a handsome high street of Tudor and Georgian buildings and a prominent medieval church, St Bartholomew's Church. Set close to the edge of the Blackdown Hills and near the Dorset border, it retains a strong local character with a small museum, independent shops, antiques dealers and a lively community arts scene that reflects its textile‑working past.
The town grew on wool and linen manufacture and, while that industry has long declined, it now supports light industry, retail and a significant commuter population. Good rail and road links - including a station on the line between London and Exeter and easy routes to Yeovil and Taunton - keep it connected while local groups and regular markets maintain a strong social life.
Postcode districts covering Crewkerne
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Weymouth 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Yeovil 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Bridgwater 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Dorchester 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Bridport 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Chard 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Chard Town 7 miles11.2 km
- Street 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Sidmouth 23.6 miles38 km
- Honiton 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Wells 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Crewkerne Built-up area 0 miles0.1 km
- Misterton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- West Crewkerne Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Haselbury Plucknett Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Merriott Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- North Perrott Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Seaborough Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- South Perrott Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Mosterton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- West Chinnock Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wayford Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Crewkerne
TA18 8FR, TA18 7DB, TA18 8BP, TA18 7BB, TA18 8JA, TA18 8AX, TA18 7HW, TA18 7BQ, TA18 7AF … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- Bristol Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Yeovil Junction 8.3 miles13.4 km
Hotels near Crewkerne Ad
- The Crooked Swan 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Ollerod 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 8.8 miles14.1 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 4.4 miles7.1 km
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 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Huish Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17 miles27.4 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 19 miles30.5 km
- Halswell House Country house 19 miles30.6 km