Lopen is a small rural village and civil parish in Somerset, set in the rolling farmland typical of south Somerset. Its quiet lanes, hedged fields and traditional cottages give it a strongly rural character while keeping it within easy reach of nearby market towns.
The village is notable for the discovery of a Roman mosaic and associated villa remains on local farmland, a reminder of a long history of settlement; it also retains a medieval parish church and a number of historic buildings. Local life centres on farming, a few small enterprises and community events, producing a close‑knit social scene with a clear sense of place and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Lopen
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Yeovil 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Bridgwater 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Dorchester 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Bridport 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Chard 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Chard Town 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Street 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Sidmouth 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Honiton 19 miles30.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Over Stratton Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- South Petherton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Merriott Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Dinnington Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kingstone Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chiselborough Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- West Chinnock Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Lopen
TA13 5JJ, TA13 5JN, TA13 5JX, TA13 5JZ, TA13 5JW, TA13 5JS, TA13 5JR, TA13 5LA, TA13 5JP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
- Bristol Airport 31.7 miles51.1 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Yeovil Junction 8.9 miles14.3 km
Hotels near Lopen Ad
- Hollies Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Crooked Swan 3.1 miles5 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Huish Park Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14.3 miles23 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Halswell House Country house 16 miles25.8 km
- Halswell Estate 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km