Hinton St. George is a small village and civil parish in rural Somerset, set on the gentle hills a few miles from the market towns of Crewkerne and Chard and not far from the Blackdown Hills. The settlement is notable for its well-preserved historic core and conservation area, with many listed houses clustered around a green and a compact village street; a notable country house, Hinton House, and the parish church with its family monuments reflect the long local presence of the Pouletts and other landed families.
The local economy remains largely agricultural with some commuting to nearby towns, but the village also attracts visitors who come for walks, period architecture and a quiet rural atmosphere. Social life is typical of an English village, centred on community events, the church and occasional local gatherings, which help maintain a strong sense of place and continuity.
Postcode districts covering Hinton St. George
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 14.4 miles
- Yeovil 8.2 miles
- Bridgwater 17.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 24.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 23.8 miles
- Dorchester 21.6 miles
- Bridport 12.8 miles
- Chard 6.3 miles
- Chard Town 6 miles
- Street 15.3 miles
- Sidmouth 23.4 miles
- Honiton 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Dinnington Parish 1 mile
- Lopen Parish 1.4 miles
- Merriott Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Kingstone Parish 1.7 miles
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Chillington Parish 1.8 miles
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 2.1 miles
- Crewkerne Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Over Stratton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- West Crewkerne Parish 2.2 miles
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Hinton St. George
TA17 8SS, TA17 8SE, TA17 8SQ, TA13 5JB, TA17 8SL, TA17 8RZ, TA17 8TH, TA17 8SP, TA17 8SR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.2 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Yeovil Junction 9.3 miles
Hotels near Hinton St. George Ad
- The Brewers Arms 3 2.9 miles
- New Inn 4 2.8 miles
- The Duke of York 4 3.3 miles
- The George Hotel 2 miles
- The Crooked Swan 2 miles
- The Hollies Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- The Kings Arms Inn 5.5 miles
- Hornsbury Mill 4 5.5 miles
- The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster 3 4.3 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Hinton St. George
- Hinton St George C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 4.3 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 7.2 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.5 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 12.5 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.7 miles
- Halswell House Country house 16.9 miles
- Halswell Estate 16.9 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 17 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 17.1 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles