Fivehead is a small, rural village and civil parish in Somerset, set amid the rolling farmland and pasture typical of the county and within easy reach of Taunton and the low-lying wetlands of the Somerset Levels. The landscape is a mix of hedged fields, lanes and pockets of ancient woodland, giving the place a quiet, green character and attractive views across the surrounding countryside.
Historically centred on its medieval church and a handful of listed houses, Fivehead retains a strong sense of local identity: the parish church, village hall and community groups form the social heart, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with some residents commuting to nearby towns. Conservation, traditional buildings and occasional village events keep a steady, village rhythm that appeals to those looking for a peaceful Somerset community.
Postcode districts covering Fivehead
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Taunton 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Yeovil 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Bridgwater 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Bridport 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Chard 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Chard Town 9 miles14.5 km
- Street 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Honiton 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Wells 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Fivehead Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Isle Brewers Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Curry Mallet Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Isle Abbotts Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- North Curry Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Curry Rivel & Langport Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Curry Rivel Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Hambridge and Westport Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Meare Green Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stoke St. Gregory Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Beercrocombe Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Ilton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Fivehead
TA3 6PU, TA3 6PY, TA3 6PS, TA3 6PG, TA3 6PB, TA3 6QH, TA3 6PA, TA3 6PD, TA3 6PW … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 27.5 miles44.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 28.5 miles45.9 km
- Taunton Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 9 miles14.6 km
- Taunton Bus Station 8.1 miles13 km
Hotels near Fivehead Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Tudor Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Old Vicarage 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater M5, Jct. 24 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Halswell House Country house 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Halswell Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles18 km
- Huish Park Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.5 miles24.9 km