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 miles37.9 km
- Taunton 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Yeovil 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Bridgwater 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Tiverton 20 miles32.2 km
- Bridport 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Chard 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Chard Town 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Street 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Sidmouth 23.7 miles38.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ruishton Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Thornfalcon Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Stoke St. Mary Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Bathpool Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Taunton South Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Taunton East Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Taunton North Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West Hatch Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Orchard Portman Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Taunton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Ruishton
TA3 5HU, TA3 5LE, TA3 5JW, TA3 5HY, TA3 5DN, TA3 5LF, TA3 5JB, TA3 5LA, TA3 5LY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25 miles40.3 km
- Bristol Airport 29.2 miles47 km
- Taunton Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Taunton Bus Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Ruishton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Great Western Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Castle Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Tudor Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
Schools in Ruishton
- Ruishton C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Norton Manor Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Halswell House Country house 6 miles9.6 km
- Halswell Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.5 miles25 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Huish Park Stadium 16.8 miles27 km