Crewkerne sits in south Somerset in England, close to the Dorset border; the ward centres on the market town, with the River Axe threading through its valley. Good transport links, including the A30 and a mainline railway station, make it a local hub between Yeovil and Axminster and give easy commuting access to larger centres.
The town has a long history in wool and glove‑making and a well‑preserved medieval core centred on St Bartholomew's Church, with many listed buildings and a conservation area. Today the ward’s economy mixes independent shops and light industry, a busy community life around the town hall and arts venues, and a blend of heritage tourism with practical commuter and rural influences.
Postcode districts covering Crewkerne
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 16.1 miles26 km
- Weymouth 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Yeovil 8.7 miles14 km
- Bridgwater 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Dorchester 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Bridport 10.5 miles17 km
- Chard 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Chard Town 6 miles9.7 km
- Street 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Sidmouth 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Honiton 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Wells 24.1 miles38.9 km
Neighbouring places
- West Crewkerne Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Crewkerne Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Seaborough Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Misterton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wayford Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Chillington Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Merriott Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Mosterton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Dinnington Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- North Perrott Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Haselbury Plucknett Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Crewkerne
TA18 7AJ, TA18 8AX, TA18 8AQ, TA18 8AG, TA18 8HD, TA18 8HW, TA18 8EG, TA18 8QT, TA18 8EZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28 miles45 km
- Bristol Airport 35.3 miles56.8 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Yeovil Junction 9.4 miles15.1 km
Hotels near Crewkerne Ad
- The Crooked Swan 1 mile1.6 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Ollerod 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 9.4 miles15.2 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 5.4 miles8.7 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 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Huish Park Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Norton Manor Estate 18.6 miles30 km
- Halswell House Country house 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Halswell Estate 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 19.1 miles30.7 km