East Chinnock is a small village set in the rolling countryside of Somerset, a few miles from the market town of Yeovil. It forms one of the trio of local settlements alongside West Chinnock and Middle Chinnock, and retains a distinctly rural character with narrow lanes, stone cottages and farmland that reflect its long agricultural history.
Life in the village mixes traditional farming roots with modern commuting to nearby towns; there is a modest community centred on the village hall and church, occasional local events and a strong interest in conserving the landscape. Historic features and vernacular buildings give the place a quiet, lived-in charm rather than tourist trappings, making it typical of small South Somerset villages that balance heritage and everyday village life.
Postcode districts covering East Chinnock
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 18 miles28.9 km
- Weymouth 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Yeovil 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Bridgwater 19 miles30.6 km
- Frome 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Dorchester 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Bridport 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Chard 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Chard Town 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Street 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Blandford Forum 25 miles40.2 km
Neighbouring places
- East Chinnock Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- West Chinnock Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Coker Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West Coker Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Odcombe Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hardington Mandeville Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chiselborough Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Haselbury Plucknett Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Montacute Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- North Perrott Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in East Chinnock
BA22 9ES, BA22 9EH, BA22 9ER, BA22 9DN, BA22 9DJ, BA22 9EN, BA22 9DP, BA22 9FG, BA22 9EA … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 32.7 miles52.6 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Yeovil Junction 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels near East Chinnock Ad
- Lanes Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Crooked Swan 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Eton House 4 miles6.4 km
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 14.9 miles24 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.6 miles25 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Halswell House Country house 19.4 miles31.2 km