Henstridge is a village and civil parish in South Somerset, England, sitting close to the Dorset border and within easy reach of market towns like Sherborne and Yeovil. It occupies gently rolling farmland typical of the area, with lanes, hedgerows and a mix of stone cottages and more recent housing giving it a distinctly rural character despite decent road links.
A notable local landmark is Henstridge Airfield, a former RAF base from the Second World War now used for light aviation and community events. The village has an active community life - a primary school, village hall, sports clubs and a pub - while the local economy remains rooted in agriculture alongside small businesses and commuters to nearby towns, reflecting a long rural history with contemporary village amenities.
Postcode districts covering Henstridge
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Yeovil 11.2 miles18 km
- Frome 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Ferndown 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Ferndown Town 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Warminster 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Westbury 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Dorchester 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Bridport 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Verwood 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Street 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Blandford Forum 13 miles21 km
Neighbouring places
- Stalbridge Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Henstridge Marsh Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Abbas and Templecombe Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Templecombe Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Stalbridge & Marnhull Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Purse Caundle Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Horsington Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Stourton Caundle Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Fifehead Magdalen Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Milborne Port Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Blackmoor Vale Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kington Magna Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Henstridge
BA8 0RZ, BA8 0QD, BA8 0QQ, BA8 0RR, BA8 0RE, BA8 0RX, BA8 0QT, BA8 0PT, BA8 0TT … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 27.6 miles44.4 km
- Bristol Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Templecombe Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Sherborne Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km
Hotels near Henstridge Ad
- The Grange at Oborne 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Plumber Manor 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Grosvenor Arms 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
- The Talbot 2 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dolphin Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
- The George Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Walnut Tree 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Henstridge
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Henstridge Primary
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles10 km
- Stourhead Estate 9.5 miles15.4 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Huish Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 15 miles24.1 km
- Longleat Country house 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Western Downs Hill 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 17.8 miles28.7 km