Lydeard is a small, predominantly rural ward in Somerset, centred on the village of Lydeard St Lawrence and a scattering of hamlets a few miles north‑west of Taunton. The landscape is typical of the West Country, with rolling farmland, hedgerow‑lined lanes and pockets of ancient woodland, and there are pleasant views towards the Quantock Hills.
Historically the area is marked by a medieval parish church and several listed farmhouses; agriculture remains important, though many residents commute into Taunton for work. Community life tends to revolve around the village hall, parish events and local clubs, giving it a quiet but engaged rural character with ready access to larger services.
Postcode districts covering Lydeard
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Taunton 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Barry 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Bridgwater 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Tiverton 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Chard 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Chard Town 17.4 miles28 km
- Street 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Sidmouth 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Minehead 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ash Priors Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Combe Florey Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bishops Lydeard Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Halse Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lydeard St. Lawrence Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Cothelstone Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cotford St. Luke Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- West Bagborough Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Fitzhead Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hillcommon Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Tolland Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Oake Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Lydeard
TA4 3PR, TA2 6PN, TA2 6DG, TA4 1JF, TA2 6QF, TA2 6BS, TA4 3PH, TA4 3NQ, TA2 6QP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Exeter International Airport 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Crowcombe Heathfield Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Taunton Bus Station 5.9 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Lydeard Ad
- The Lethbridge Arms 1.3 miles2 km
- Combe House Hotel 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Great Western Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 5.6 miles9.1 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Castle Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Tudor Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Lydeard
- Bishops Lydeard Church School Primary
- Cotford St Luke Primary School Primary
- Norton Fitzwarren Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Norton Manor Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Halswell House Country house 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Halswell Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 12.6 miles20.3 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 15.6 miles25 km