Haselbury Plucknett is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, in south‑west England, sitting a couple of miles south‑east of Crewkerne and close to the Dorset border within the South Somerset district. It occupies a quietly rural spot of rolling farmland and hedgerows rather than a single high street, so its character is defined by scattered stone and thatched cottages, lanes and nearby footpaths popular with walkers.
The village has a long history visible in a parish church with medieval origins and several older houses, and today the local economy is still largely agricultural with many residents commuting to larger towns such as Yeovil. Social life centres on small community institutions - the village hall, local events and the occasional pub - giving it a close‑knit, traditional rural feel while remaining within easy reach of regional services.
Postcode districts covering Haselbury Plucknett
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 17.5 miles
- Weymouth 22.9 miles
- Yeovil 5.7 miles
- Bridgwater 19.5 miles
- Dorchester 18.7 miles
- Bridport 11.7 miles
- Chard 9 miles
- Chard Town 8.7 miles
- Street 15.6 miles
- Honiton 20.6 miles
- Wells 22.1 miles
- Shepton Mallet 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Perrott Built-up area 0.9 miles
- West Chinnock Built-up area 1.6 miles
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 1.6 miles
- Misterton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Crewkerne Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Merriott Built-up area 1.9 miles
- East Chinnock Built-up area 2 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 2.4 miles
- Hardington Mandeville Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Coker Ward 3 miles
- South Perrott Parish 3 miles
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Haselbury Plucknett
TA18 7RE, TA18 7QX, TA18 7QL, TA18 7QZ, TA18 7PB, TA18 7RD, TA18 7RS, TA18 7RQ, TA18 7PE … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 30.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.6 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Yeovil Junction 6.5 miles
Hotels near Haselbury Plucknett Ad
- The Brewers Arms 3 4.3 miles
- The Helyar Arms 4.5 miles
- The Kings Arms Inn 4 miles
- The George Hotel 2 miles
- The Crooked Swan 2 miles
- Winyard's Gap Inn 3.6 miles
- New Inn 4 6 miles
- Pen Mill Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Quicksilver Mail 3 5.4 miles
- The Hollies Hotel 3 4.4 miles
Schools in Haselbury Plucknett
- Haselbury Plucknett C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 6.7 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.9 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 16 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 17.2 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 17.8 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 18.2 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 18.9 miles
- Halswell House Country house 19.5 miles