Kingsbury Episcopi is a compact rural village and civil parish in Somerset, sitting on the fringe of the low-lying Somerset Levels between Langport and Martock. The placename’s “Episcopi” recalls medieval ownership by the bishops, and the village still centres around its handsome medieval church of St Martin with a notable tower and rich interior woodwork, surrounded by thatched cottages and lanes that reflect its long agricultural past.
Today the local economy remains rooted in farming, though many residents commute to nearby towns, and there’s a lively community life with a village hall, pub and regular events. Garden enthusiasts are drawn to the nearby East Lambrook Manor Gardens, created by Margery Fish and regarded as a seminal cottage-garden site, while the parish’s setting by the Levels gives it a mix of tranquil wetland scenery and strong local traditions.
Postcode districts covering Kingsbury Episcopi
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Yeovil 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Bridgwater 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Frome 25 miles40.2 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Bridport 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Chard 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Chard Town 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Street 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Honiton 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Wells 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Kingsbury Episcopi Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Hambridge and Westport Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Muchelney Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- South Petherton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Martock Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Barrington Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Drayton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Long Load Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Over Stratton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Puckington Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Kingsbury Episcopi
TA12 6AT, TA12 6BJ, TA12 6BL, TA12 6BU, TA12 6BN, TA13 5EZ, TA12 6BT, TA13 5FJ, TA12 6GD … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- Exeter International Airport 30.9 miles49.8 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 9.5 miles15.2 km
Hotels near Kingsbury Episcopi Ad
- Hollies Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Crooked Swan 6.8 miles11 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
Schools in Kingsbury Episcopi
- Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.1 miles21 km
- Halswell House Country house 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Halswell Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 17.5 miles28.2 km