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 miles
- Taunton 4.8 miles
- Yeovil 16.7 miles
- Bridgwater 6.5 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 14.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 13.8 miles
- Tiverton 22.6 miles
- Bridport 23.9 miles
- Chard 11.4 miles
- Chard Town 11.3 miles
- Street 12.6 miles
- Minehead 23.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Durston Parish 0.7 miles
- North Curry Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Lyng Parish 1.9 miles
- Thornfalcon Parish 2.4 miles
- Thurloxton Parish 2.4 miles
- Meare Green Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Ruishton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- West Monkton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- North Newton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Stoke St. Gregory Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Monkton & North Curry
TA1 2LP, TA3 5QH, TA2 8LT, TA2 8RS, TA2 8LH, TA3 6EE, TA2 8DA, TA2 8RE, TA3 5TB … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 26.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 27.6 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 4.6 miles
- Bridgwater Railway Station 6.3 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 4.9 miles
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 miles
- Halswell House Country house 5.2 miles
- Halswell Estate 5.2 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 6.8 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 11.4 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12.5 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 14.6 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.6 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 15.3 miles