South Petherton is a large village and civil parish in the district of South Somerset, in the county of Somerset, England. It occupies gently rolling, slightly elevated ground and is notable for its warm, honey‑coloured hamstone buildings quarried from nearby Ham Hill, giving the village a distinctly historic look and a well‑preserved medieval core and conservation area.
Historically a market and agricultural centre, the local economy still leans on farming and small businesses, while many residents commute to larger towns such as Yeovil and Taunton. Social life is lively for a village of its size, with independent shops, pubs and regular community events that celebrate its rural heritage and active local organisations.
Postcode districts covering South Petherton
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Yeovil 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Bridgwater 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 21.8 miles35 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Dorchester 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Bridport 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Chard 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Chard Town 8 miles12.9 km
- Street 12.4 miles20 km
- Honiton 20 miles32.2 km
- Wells 19.4 miles31.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Over Stratton Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Lopen Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Martock Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chiselborough Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Merriott Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Kingsbury Episcopi Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in South Petherton
TA13 5ED, TA13 5AS, TA13 5AL, TA13 5EL, TA13 5BF, TA13 5DL, TA13 5AY, TA13 5AP, TA13 5BU … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 30.3 miles48.7 km
- Bristol Airport 30.3 miles48.8 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
Hotels near South Petherton Ad
- Hollies Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Crooked Swan 4.4 miles7 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
Schools in South Petherton
- South Petherton C of E Infants and Pre School Primary
- South Petherton Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 6.9 miles11 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15 miles24.1 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Halswell House Country house 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Halswell Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Norton Manor Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km