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 miles14.4 km
- Yeovil 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Bridgwater 14 miles22.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Tiverton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Bridport 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Chard 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Chard Town 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Street 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Sidmouth 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Honiton 14.1 miles22.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Horton and Broadway Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Donyatt Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Broadway Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Ashill Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ilminster Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Knowle St. Giles Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ilton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Whitelackington Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Combe St. Nicholas Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Dowlish Wake Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wadeford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Beercrocombe Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Horton
TA19 9SA, TA19 9FP, TA19 9QJ, TA19 9SE, TA19 9PY, TA19 9RS, TA19 9QR, TA19 9RR, TA19 9QQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bristol Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
- Taunton Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Taunton Bus Station 8.7 miles14.1 km
Hotels near Horton Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Dolphin Hotel 4 miles6.4 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Crooked Swan 7.6 miles12.3 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Huish Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Halswell House Country house 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Halswell Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 17.9 miles28.7 km