Nestled in rural Somerset in south‑west England, Knowle St Giles is a small, close‑knit parish set among rolling farmland, hedgerows and narrow lanes. The focal point is a parish church dedicated to St Giles, and the hamlets and cottages display traditional stone and thatch that hint at centuries of rural life.
Historically centred on mixed farming, the local economy still leans on agriculture even as many people commute to nearby market towns; social life revolves around a village hall, occasional fetes and community groups. Its quiet lanes and countryside appeal to walkers and anyone interested in rural heritage and village traditions.
Postcode districts covering Knowle St. Giles
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Yeovil 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Bridgwater 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Tiverton 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Bridport 14.3 miles23 km
- Chard 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chard Town 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Street 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Sidmouth 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Honiton 13.8 miles22.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Donyatt Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Chaffcombe Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Dowlish Wake Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ilminster Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cudworth Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chard Town Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Horton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Chard Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wadeford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cricket St. Thomas Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Horton and Broadway Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Combe St. Nicholas Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Knowle St. Giles
TA20 4BA, TA20 3DA, TA19 0SE, TA20 3BZ, TA19 0PL, TA19 0PW, TA20 4BB, TA20 4AX, TA20 3AF … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Bristol Airport 34.5 miles55.4 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
- Axminster Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
Hotels near Knowle St. Giles Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Dolphin Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kerrington House 5 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Crooked Swan 6 miles9.6 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 10 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.4 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Halswell House Country house 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Halswell Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 19.3 miles31.1 km