Martock is a large village and civil parish in Somerset, England, set in rolling mid‑Somerset countryside. It retains a compact historic centre with a mix of medieval and Georgian stone buildings and a long history as a local market and service hub, giving the place a distinct village feel despite its size. The surrounding farmland and nearby lowlands make it popular with walkers and riders, and there are conservation areas protecting key historic streets and green spaces.
Economically the area has strong agricultural roots alongside a range of small businesses, shops and pubs that serve local needs; many residents also commute to larger towns for work. Community life is lively with village groups, seasonal events and local clubs, and the parish’s history and built character continue to shape a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Martock
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Yeovil 6 miles9.7 km
- Bridgwater 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Frome 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Dorchester 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Bridport 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Chard 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Chard Town 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Street 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Honiton 22.4 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Martock Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Ash Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Kingsbury Episcopi Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stoke sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Long Load Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Tintinhull Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- South Petherton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Montacute Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Muchelney Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Over Stratton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Chiselborough Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Martock
TA12 6HZ, TA12 6LG, TA12 6EU, TA12 6DU, TA12 6FR, TA12 6DE, TA12 6JN, TA12 6YN, TA12 6LT … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 28.1 miles45.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 7.3 miles11.7 km
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Schools in Martock
- Martock Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 10.6 miles17 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Halswell House Country house 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Halswell Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles27 km
- Norton Manor Estate 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles28.4 km