Ruishton is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, England, set just to the east of Taunton on gently rolling farmland in the Taunton Vale. The settlement lies close to the M5 and other main roads, with the river and field pattern of the Tone valley shaping the local landscape and giving easy access to larger towns while retaining a rural feel.
The area has medieval roots and several historic buildings, including the old manor house and the parish church, and the community is centred on a village hall, church and local amenities. Economically it combines agriculture with a significant number of commuters working in nearby Taunton and along the motorway corridor, plus a handful of small business parks and light industry close to the village; local clubs and events sustain an active village life.
Postcode districts covering Ruishton
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 23.5 miles
- Taunton 2.6 miles
- Yeovil 18.1 miles
- Bridgwater 8.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 15.9 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 15.7 miles
- Tiverton 20 miles
- Bridport 23.4 miles
- Chard 10.3 miles
- Chard Town 10.4 miles
- Street 15.3 miles
- Sidmouth 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ruishton Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Thornfalcon Parish 1 mile
- Stoke St. Mary Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bathpool Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Taunton South Ward 1.7 miles
- Taunton East Ward 1.7 miles
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Taunton North Ward 2.2 miles
- West Hatch Parish 2.4 miles
- Orchard Portman Parish 2.4 miles
- Taunton Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Ruishton
TA3 5LB, TA3 5ND, TA3 5HX, TA3 5JQ, TA3 5HZ, TA3 5DN, TA3 5JA, TA3 5LU, TA3 5LQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25 miles
- Bristol Airport 29.2 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 7 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Ruishton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 1 mile
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 3.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 0.9 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5.5 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Great Western Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- Meryan House Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Castle Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 2.5 miles
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Ruishton
- Ruishton C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 5 miles
- Halswell House Country house 6 miles
- Halswell Estate 6 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.9 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 14.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.5 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 16.8 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 16.8 miles