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 miles
- Yeovil 7.6 miles
- Bridgwater 16.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.9 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.5 miles
- Dorchester 22.2 miles
- Bridport 14.1 miles
- Chard 7.2 miles
- Chard Town 6.9 miles
- Street 13.9 miles
- Sidmouth 24.6 miles
- Honiton 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Over Stratton Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 1.3 miles
- South Petherton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 1.5 miles
- Merriott Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Dinnington Parish 1.8 miles
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 1.9 miles
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Kingstone Parish 2.2 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 2.5 miles
- West Chinnock Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Lopen
TA13 5LA, TA13 5JP, TA13 5JL, TA13 5JJ, TA13 5JU, TA13 5JT, TA13 5JY, TA13 5JH, TA13 5JX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 31.7 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Yeovil Junction 8.9 miles
Hotels near Lopen Ad
- Hollies Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 7.4 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Crooked Swan 3.1 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Parrett Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 3.3 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 7.1 miles
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 8.6 miles
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 8 miles
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 5.6 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 6.4 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 13.9 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14.3 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.7 miles
- Halswell House Country house 16 miles
- Halswell Estate 16.1 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 16.4 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 16.6 miles