Maperton is a small, rural parish in Somerset, set in the rolling countryside of South Somerset. It’s a quiet village of narrow lanes, hedgerow fields and a handful of historic buildings, offering attractive views and a strong sense of place rather than any urban bustle.
Locally the economy is largely agricultural, with a mix of farms and a few country houses and cottages; there’s a modest parish church and some listed buildings that hint at its long history. Residents typically rely on nearby market towns such as Wincanton and Yeovil for shops and services, while walkers and visitors come for peaceful lanes and classic West Country scenery.
Postcode districts covering Maperton
Most populated places nearby
- Bath 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Yeovil 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Bridgwater 24 miles38.6 km
- Trowbridge 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Frome 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Warminster 16.8 miles27 km
- Westbury 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Dorchester 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Bridport 25 miles40.2 km
- Chard 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Chard Town 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Street 13 miles21 km
Neighbouring places
- Compton Pauncefoot Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Holton Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Yarlington Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bratton Seymour Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- North Cheriton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- North Cadbury Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Charlton Horethorne Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Galhampton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Blackmoor Vale Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Horsington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- South Cadbury and Sutton Montis Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wincanton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Maperton
BA9 8EH, BA9 8EG, BA9 8EN, BA9 8EQ, BA9 8EB, BA9 8EA, BA9 8EE, BA9 8EF, BA9 8DX … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 25.9 miles41.8 km
- Bournemouth Airport 32.8 miles52.7 km
- Templecombe Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Castle Cary Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Maperton Ad
- The Grange at Oborne 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 7 miles11.2 km
- The Old Red Lion 7 miles11.3 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The George Hotel 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Dolphin Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Walnut Tree 6 miles9.7 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Holbrook Manor & Spa - Oceana Collection 1.5 miles2.5 km
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 3 miles4.8 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 6.9 miles11 km
- Stourhead Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Huish Park Stadium 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 12 miles19.3 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Longleat Country house 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 17.6 miles28.3 km