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 miles
- Taunton 8.1 miles
- Yeovil 12.7 miles
- Bridgwater 9.4 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 16.6 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 16.3 miles
- Bridport 20.4 miles
- Chard 9.2 miles
- Chard Town 9 miles
- Street 11.3 miles
- Honiton 18.8 miles
- Wells 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fivehead Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Isle Brewers Parish 1.7 miles
- Curry Mallet Parish 1.8 miles
- Isle Abbotts Parish 2 miles
- North Curry Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Curry Rivel & Langport Ward 2.4 miles
- Curry Rivel Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hambridge and Westport Parish 2.5 miles
- Meare Green Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Stoke St. Gregory Parish 2.7 miles
- Beercrocombe Parish 3 miles
- Ilton Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Fivehead
TA3 6PF, TA3 6PS, TA3 6QH, TA3 6PD, TA3 6QB, TA3 6PW, TA3 6PR, TA3 6PT, TA3 6PP … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 27.5 miles
- Exeter International Airport 28.5 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 8.1 miles
- Bridgwater Railway Station 9 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 8.1 miles
Hotels near Fivehead Ad
- The Duke of York 4 4.7 miles
- The Brewers Arms 3 6.2 miles
- The Drayton Crown 3.2 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5 miles
- New Inn 4 6.8 miles
- The Kings Head 2 3.9 miles
- The Five Dials Inn 4 5.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 6.5 miles
- Greyhound 6.4 miles
- Farthings Hotel and Restaurant 3 3.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles
- Halswell House Country house 9.1 miles
- Halswell Estate 9.1 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.6 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 10.5 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 11.3 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 11.6 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.3 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 14.3 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.5 miles