Horton is a small, traditionally rural parish in Somerset, tucked into the county’s rolling countryside. The settlement is made up of a handful of stone cottages, farmsteads and a parish church with medieval roots, set among hedged fields, small woodlands and lanes that reflect the area’s long agricultural character.
Locally the economy remains centred on farming, though many households now commute to nearby towns, and there’s a lively village social life centred on the village hall and occasional community events. Historic buildings and the well-preserved rural landscape give the parish a quiet, timeless feel appreciated by walkers and those looking for a countryside retreat.
Postcode districts covering Horton
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 9 miles
- Yeovil 13.6 miles
- Bridgwater 14 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 21.5 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 21.2 miles
- Tiverton 22.5 miles
- Bridport 16.5 miles
- Chard 3.9 miles
- Chard Town 3.8 miles
- Street 16.2 miles
- Sidmouth 20.6 miles
- Honiton 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Horton and Broadway Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Donyatt Parish 1 mile
- Broadway Parish 1.3 miles
- Ashill Parish 1.5 miles
- Ilminster Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Knowle St. Giles Parish 2.2 miles
- Ilton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Whitelackington Parish 2.8 miles
- Combe St. Nicholas Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Dowlish Wake Parish 2.9 miles
- Wadeford Built-up area 3 miles
- Beercrocombe Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Horton
TA19 9PU, TA19 9QX, TA19 9QB, TA19 9QN, TA19 9SG, TA19 9QW, TA19 9RW, TA19 9SJ, TA19 9RR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 32.9 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 8.7 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 9.1 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 8.7 miles
Hotels near Horton Ad
- The Five Dials Inn 4 0.5 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 1.6 miles
- New Inn 4 3.3 miles
- Hornsbury Mill 4 2.5 miles
- The Bell Broadway 3 0.5 miles
- The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster 3 1.6 miles
- The Duke of York 4 4.8 miles
- Greyhound 4.6 miles
- The Brewers Arms 3 6.5 miles
- The Lordleaze Hotel And Restaurant 3 4.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 5 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 11.5 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Halswell House Country house 12.6 miles
- Halswell Estate 12.6 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 13.8 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 16.6 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 17.9 miles