Shepton Beauchamp is a small rural village and civil parish in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England, set among rolling farmland and hedgerows on the southern fringes of the Blackdown Hills area. It sits within easy reach of the market towns of Ilminster and Chard, which helps give it a quietly accessible countryside feel.
The village has a long medieval pedigree - its name reflects a historic sheep-farming origin and the later association with the Beauchamp family - and retains period buildings, a parish church and a close-knit community life centred on a village hall and local pub. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture and small businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns while enjoying traditional village events and rural landscapes characteristic of Somerset.
Postcode districts covering Shepton Beauchamp
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 12.2 miles
- Yeovil 8.9 miles
- Bridgwater 14.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 21 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 20.7 miles
- Dorchester 24.2 miles
- Bridport 15.9 miles
- Chard 7.1 miles
- Chard Town 6.9 miles
- Street 12.8 miles
- Sidmouth 24.7 miles
- Honiton 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 0 miles
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 0.5 miles
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 1.1 miles
- Barrington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Stocklinch Parish 1.6 miles
- South Petherton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Puckington Parish 1.9 miles
- Over Stratton Built-up area 2 miles
- Whitelackington Parish 2.1 miles
- Lopen Parish 2.1 miles
- Kingstone Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Shepton Beauchamp
TA19 0ND, TA19 0LN, TA19 0NE, TA19 0LZ, TA19 0JX, TA19 0LU, TA19 0LE, TA19 0LX, TA19 0LQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.4 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 6.1 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 10.2 miles
Hotels near Shepton Beauchamp Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5.9 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster 3 3.4 miles
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 6.8 miles
- The Crooked Swan 5 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 8.2 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 7.9 miles
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 4.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 6.2 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 7.6 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.9 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 13.2 miles
- Halswell House Country house 14 miles
- Halswell Estate 14 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 14.7 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.7 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 15.1 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15.5 miles