Monkton and North Curry sits on the southern edge of the Somerset Levels in Somerset, a few miles east of Taunton. The area brings together the small hamlet of Monkton with the larger, historic village of North Curry, which perches on a low ridge above the Levels and the River Tone, giving it a mix of wetland views and higher, well-drained ground with characterful thatched cottages and a medieval church of St Peter and St Paul.
Predominantly rural and agricultural, the ward also has a strong local community life with village halls, pubs and regular events that attract both residents and visitors; many people commute into nearby towns for work while conservation groups and birdwatchers value the surrounding moors and drainage ditches for their wildlife. Historic buildings and a lively parish scene make it a quiet but culturally engaged corner of Somerset.
Postcode districts covering Monkton & North Curry
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Taunton 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Yeovil 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Bridgwater 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Tiverton 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Bridport 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Chard 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Chard Town 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Street 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Minehead 23.8 miles38.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Durston Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- North Curry Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lyng Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Thornfalcon Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Thurloxton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Meare Green Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ruishton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Monkton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- North Newton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stoke St. Gregory Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Monkton & North Curry
TA7 0RL, TA7 0RA, TA2 8NP, TA2 8BY, TA7 0JN, TA2 8JT, TA2 8FE, TA1 2FL, TA2 8FN … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 26.8 miles43.1 km
- Exeter International Airport 27.6 miles44.5 km
- Taunton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Taunton Bus Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels in Monkton & North Curry Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4
- The Great Western Hotel 3
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2
- Taunton Town House 3
Schools in Monkton & North Curry
- Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Primary
- Creech St Michael C of E Primary School Primary
- King's College Prep Independent - all ages
- North Curry C of E Primary School Primary
- West Monkton C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 5 miles8 km
- Halswell House Country house 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Halswell Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 15.3 miles24.7 km