Merriott is a small village and civil parish in the district of South Somerset, in the county of Somerset, England, set in rolling agricultural countryside a few miles from market towns such as Crewkerne and Ilminster. The landscape is typical of south Somerset, with hedged fields, orchards and winding lanes; the local economy mixes farming and small local businesses with commuters travelling to larger centres like Yeovil.
The village has medieval roots visible in its parish church and a number of listed buildings, reflecting traditional stone architecture and historic farmsteads, and was historically tied to rural wool and agricultural trades. Today Merriott retains an active community life centred on the village hall, church and pub, with local clubs and annual events that maintain a strong sense of place while keeping convenient links to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Merriott
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 15.9 miles
- Weymouth 24.2 miles
- Yeovil 6.8 miles
- Bridgwater 18.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 24.9 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 24.5 miles
- Dorchester 20.2 miles
- Bridport 12.3 miles
- Chard 7.7 miles
- Chard Town 7.4 miles
- Street 15.3 miles
- Sidmouth 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Merriott Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Crewkerne Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Haselbury Plucknett Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 1.7 miles
- West Chinnock Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Lopen Parish 2 miles
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 2.1 miles
- Misterton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- North Perrott Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 2.3 miles
- Over Stratton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- West Crewkerne Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Merriott
TA16 5NG, TA16 5RE, TA16 5PP, TA16 5RG, TA16 5PR, TA18 7QG, TA16 5PF, TA16 5QH, TA16 5PD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.2 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Yeovil Junction 7.8 miles
Hotels near Merriott Ad
- The Brewers Arms 3 3.2 miles
- New Inn 4 4.4 miles
- The George Hotel 1.3 miles
- The Crooked Swan 1.3 miles
- The Duke of York 4 4.3 miles
- The Kings Arms Inn 4.5 miles
- The Hollies Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Helyar Arms 6 miles
- Winyard's Gap Inn 4.7 miles
- Pen Mill Hotel 4 8.1 miles
Schools in Merriott
- Merriott Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 5.5 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 6 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.7 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.7 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 17 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 17.6 miles
- Halswell House Country house 18.1 miles
- Halswell Estate 18.1 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 18.4 miles