Kingsdon is a small, picturesque village in Somerset, England, set on a ridge overlooking the low-lying Somerset Levels and within easy reach of the market town of Somerton. The lane-lined village is noted for its historic stone and thatched cottages, a medieval parish church and long rural views, making it popular with walkers and those exploring the quieter parts of the county.
Historically agricultural, Kingsdon retains a close-knit community feel with local events, a village hall and conservation-minded residents who value the built heritage and landscape. The local economy is largely mixed farming and small-scale tourism, with many households commuting to nearby towns; the village’s character comes from its blend of historic fabric and active village life rather than any heavy industry or large commercial centres.
Postcode districts covering Kingsdon
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Taunton 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Yeovil 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Bridgwater 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Frome 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Warminster 25 miles40.2 km
- Dorchester 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bridport 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Chard 16 miles25.8 km
- Chard Town 15.8 miles25.4 km
Neighbouring places
- The Charltons Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Ilchester Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Charlton Adam Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Charlton Mackrell Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Yeovilton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Somerton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Kingweston Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Long Sutton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Keinton Mandeville Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Babcary Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- West Camel Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Long Load Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Kingsdon
TA11 7DX, TA11 7LJ, TA11 7LW, TA11 7JZ, TA11 7EW, TA11 7LQ, TA11 7ES, TA11 7LF, TA11 7EP … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 24.2 miles39 km
- Exeter International Airport 37.7 miles60.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Yeovil Junction 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Kingsdon Ad
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Walnut Tree 3.8 miles6.1 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Crown Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 9 miles14.5 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Grange at Oborne 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Eton House 6.3 miles10.2 km
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 7 miles11.2 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Stourhead Estate 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Halswell Estate 17 miles27.3 km
- Halswell House Country house 17 miles27.3 km