Rimpton is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, England, set in rolling farmland near the Dorset border and within easy driving distance of Yeovil and Sherborne. The landscape of hedged fields, winding lanes and scattered hedgerow trees gives it a quietly rural character typical of south Somerset.
It has medieval roots and retains a compact village core with a parish church and a handful of older, locally listed buildings; life here is shaped by agriculture, country pursuits and a degree of commuting to nearby towns. Socially it’s a close‑knit community with occasional village events, and the small size and historic feel make it attractive to those seeking a quieter rural pace.
Postcode districts covering Rimpton
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Yeovil 5 miles8.1 km
- Bridgwater 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Frome 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Warminster 22 miles35.3 km
- Westbury 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Dorchester 20 miles32.2 km
- Bridport 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Chard 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Chard Town 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Street 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Blandford Forum 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Sandford Orcas Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Marston Magna Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Holway Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Corton Denham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Trent Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Poyntington Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Queen Camel Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chilton Cantelo Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Mudford Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Nether Compton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- South Cadbury and Sutton Montis Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- West Camel Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Rimpton
BA22 8AG, BA22 8AP, DT9 4FG, BA22 8AB, BA22 8AQ, BA22 8AF, BA22 8AH, BA22 8AS, BA22 8AA … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 34.4 miles55.3 km
- Sherborne Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Rimpton Ad
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 3.1 miles5 km
- The Grange at Oborne 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Walnut Tree 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 4 miles6.5 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Eton House 4.8 miles7.8 km
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13.1 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.4 miles20 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 12.4 miles20 km
- Stourhead Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Longleat Country house 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 19.7 miles31.7 km