Croscombe is a stone-built village on the western edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England, sitting conveniently between Wells and Shepton Mallet. The compact settlement is notable for its traditional 17th–18th century cottages and a medieval church with the kind of Somerset tower that marks the local skyline, and it commands pleasant views across the surrounding countryside towards the Somerset Levels.
Historically the community grew around agriculture, wool and Mendip stone quarrying, and today a mix of farming, small local businesses and tourism keeps village life active; walkers and cyclists often use it as a base for exploring the hills. There’s a strong community feel with a village hall, local events and pubs and a steady interest in conserving the historic fabric while accommodating commuters and new residents.
Postcode districts covering Croscombe
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 17.7 miles
- Bath 15.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 18.8 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 18.4 miles
- Yeovil 18.3 miles
- Bridgwater 19.3 miles
- Trowbridge 18 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 24.3 miles
- Yate 24.3 miles
- Frome 9.2 miles
- Portishead 21.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 18.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Croscombe Built-up area 0.8 miles
- South Horrington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Shepton Mallet Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ashwick Parish 2.5 miles
- Oakhill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Pilton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Cuthbert Out Parish 2.7 miles
- Doulting Parish 3 miles
- Gurney Slade Built-up area 3 miles
- Wells Built-up area 3.2 miles
- North Wootton Parish 3.4 miles
- Binegar Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Croscombe
BA5 3RB, BA5 3RF, BA5 3RR, BA4 4JQ, BA5 3RQ, BA5 3QP, BA5 3QD, BA5 3QR, BA5 3RG … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 13.8 miles
- Cardiff Airport 35.8 miles
- Mendip Vale Railway Station 3 miles
- Merryfield Lane Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near Croscombe Ad
- The Sheep and Penguin 3.4 miles
- The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset 4 3.1 miles
- White Hart Inn 2 3.1 miles
- The Wookey Hole Inn 4 4.4 miles
- The Shrubbery Hotel 1.5 miles
- Wookey Hole Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Montigo Resorts, Somerset 4 2.5 miles
- The Crown Hotel 7.3 miles
- Cameley Lodge - Self Catering 3 7.7 miles
- The Old Red Lion 9.1 miles
Schools in Croscombe
- Croscombe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mendip Hills Hill 5.6 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 6 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 7.1 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 8.9 miles
- Cheddar Library Library 10 miles
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 10.7 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 11 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 11.6 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles
- Kingswood Nature reserve 12.9 miles
- Longleat Country house 13 miles
- Stourhead Estate 13 miles