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 miles
- Weymouth 23.3 miles
- Yeovil 8.7 miles
- Bridgwater 19.5 miles
- Dorchester 19.8 miles
- Bridport 10.5 miles
- Chard 6.3 miles
- Chard Town 6 miles
- Street 17.4 miles
- Sidmouth 22.5 miles
- Honiton 17.7 miles
- Wells 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Crewkerne Parish 0.4 miles
- Crewkerne Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Seaborough Parish 1.4 miles
- Misterton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Wayford Parish 1.9 miles
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Chillington Parish 2.6 miles
- Merriott Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Mosterton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Dinnington Parish 2.9 miles
- North Perrott Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Haselbury Plucknett Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Crewkerne
TA18 8PJ, TA18 7DN, TA18 8RN, TA18 8AT, TA18 7LE, TA18 8QW, TA18 8LZ, TA18 7BJ, TA18 8EE … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28 miles
- Bristol Airport 35.3 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Yeovil Junction 9.4 miles
Hotels near Crewkerne Ad
- The Crooked Swan 1 mile
- Parrett Hotel 4 3 miles
- The Ollerod 3 5.7 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 8.8 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 6 miles
- The Tytherleigh Arms 7.6 miles
- The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster 3 5.8 miles
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 9.4 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 6.9 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 3.8 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 8 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.5 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17.8 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 17.8 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 18.6 miles
- Halswell House Country house 18.9 miles
- Halswell Estate 18.9 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 19.1 miles