Kingstone is a small, rural parish in Somerset, England, set amid rolling farmland and hedged lanes typical of the county. The landscape is largely agricultural, with a mixture of arable fields and pasture, a scattering of traditional stone cottages and farmsteads, and quiet lanes that attract walkers enjoying the countryside rather than busy tourist crowds.
Historically the settlement revolves around a parish church and a handful of listed buildings that hint at medieval and post‑medieval roots, while today the local economy remains rooted in farming with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Community life tends to centre on a village hall or church events, local fêtes and seasonal gatherings that keep the social fabric close‑knit.
Postcode districts covering Kingstone
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Yeovil 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Bridgwater 16.2 miles26 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Dorchester 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bridport 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Chard 5 miles8.1 km
- Chard Town 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Street 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Sidmouth 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Honiton 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- Dinnington Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Chillington Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dowlish Wake Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lopen Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cudworth Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Whitelackington Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Ilminster Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Kingstone
TA19 0NS, TA17 8TA, TA17 8TB, TA17 8SZ, TA17 8TD
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 27.1 miles43.6 km
- Bristol Airport 33 miles53.1 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Yeovil Junction 10.9 miles17.5 km
Hotels near Kingstone Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Crooked Swan 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Ollerod 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 5.5 miles8.8 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Huish Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Norton Manor Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Halswell House Country house 15.5 miles25 km
- Halswell Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 17.2 miles27.7 km