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 miles
- Taunton 5.6 miles
- Barry 23.5 miles
- Bridgwater 9.9 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 15.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 15.3 miles
- Tiverton 16.2 miles
- Chard 17.3 miles
- Chard Town 17.4 miles
- Street 20.7 miles
- Sidmouth 24.3 miles
- Minehead 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ash Priors Parish 0.9 miles
- Combe Florey Parish 0.9 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Halse Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Lydeard St. Lawrence Parish 2 miles
- Cothelstone Parish 2.2 miles
- Cotford St. Luke Built-up area 2.2 miles
- West Bagborough Parish 2.3 miles
- Fitzhead Parish 2.6 miles
- Hillcommon Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Tolland Parish 3.1 miles
- Oake Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Lydeard
TA2 6BW, TA2 6QG, TA4 3DU, TA4 3AT, TA2 6RF, TA2 6TA, TA4 3NT, TA2 6FG, TA2 6PB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23.4 miles
- Exeter International Airport 24.7 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Crowcombe Heathfield Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 5.9 miles
Hotels near Lydeard Ad
- The Royal Ashton Town House 2 5.7 miles
- Anchor Inn 3.7 miles
- The Great Western Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Meryan House Hotel 4 4.8 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Castle Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- The Hood Arms 7.7 miles
- Combe House Hotel 3 6.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 7.1 miles
- The Green Dragon 6.3 miles
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 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 4.4 miles
- Halswell House Country house 6.5 miles
- Halswell Estate 6.5 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 8.6 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 9.2 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 12.6 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 12.8 miles
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 15.6 miles