Rockwell Green is a small village adjoining Wellington in Somerset, England, effectively a suburban neighbourhood within easy reach of Taunton and the M5. It sits close to rolling countryside at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, with local footpaths and views towards landmarks such as the Wellington Monument.
Historically the area grew out of rural and light‑industrial activity - small mills and trades serving the surrounding vale - and today is largely residential, with a close‑knit community using Wellington’s shops, markets and services while many residents commute to larger towns. The village retains a quiet, village feel and is a convenient base for exploring Somerset’s varied landscapes.
Postcode districts covering Rockwell Green
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 21 miles
- Taunton 7 miles
- Bridgwater 15.2 miles
- Exmouth 24.5 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 21.6 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 21.6 miles
- Tiverton 10.9 miles
- Chard 14.4 miles
- Chard Town 14.6 miles
- Street 24.3 miles
- Sidmouth 19.5 miles
- Minehead 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wellington Without Parish 0.6 miles
- Wellington Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Sampford Arundel Parish 1.6 miles
- Nynehead Parish 1.9 miles
- Langford Budville Built-up area 2 miles
- Chelston Built-up area 2.1 miles
- West Buckland Parish 2.6 miles
- Upper Tone Ward 2.7 miles
- Stawley Parish 3.4 miles
- Bradford-on-Tone Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Milverton Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Bathealton Parish 4 miles
Example postcodes in Rockwell Green
TA21 9QD, TA21 9DJ, TA21 0DZ, TA21 9BU, TA21 9RY, TA21 9BA, TA21 9GQ, TA21 9BL, TA21 9RL … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18 miles
- Cardiff Airport 29.6 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 6.1 miles
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Rockwell Green Ad
- The Green Dragon 1 mile
- Beambridge Inn 1.1 miles
- Travelodge Wellington Somerset 3 2 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Taunton 2.5 4.4 miles
- The Globe Inn 4 6.7 miles
- Anchor Inn 3.8 miles
- Meryan House Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- The Royal Ashton Town House 2 7.2 miles
- Waterloo Cross, Devon by Marston's Inns 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Rockwell Green
- Rockwell Green C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 6.1 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 11.1 miles
- Halswell House Country house 11.7 miles
- Halswell Estate 11.7 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 11.8 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 15.2 miles
- Killerton Estate 15.3 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 16.4 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 16.7 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 16.9 miles