South Petherton and Islemoor lie in rural Somerset in south‑west England, sitting where rolling hills meet the lowlands of the Somerset Levels. The area includes the large village of South Petherton with its honey‑coloured hamstone buildings and medieval church, and stretches across farmland and fragments of moorland along the River Isle.
Historically linked to the medieval wool trade, the local economy remains agricultural with orchards, cider and dairy alongside commuters to nearby towns such as Yeovil. There’s an active village scene - shops, a primary school, clubs and seasonal events - and it’s popular with walkers and people interested in rural heritage and conservation.
Postcode districts covering South Petherton & Islemoor
TA3, TA10, TA13, TA16, TA17, TA18, TA19
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Yeovil 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Bridgwater 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 21.3 miles34.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 21 miles33.8 km
- Dorchester 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bridport 15.6 miles25 km
- Chard 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Chard Town 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Street 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Sidmouth 24.3 miles39 km
- Honiton 18.2 miles29.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Barrington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Stocklinch Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Whitelackington Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Puckington Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Lopen Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- South Petherton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Over Stratton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kingstone Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dinnington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in South Petherton & Islemoor
TA19 9FW, TA13 5EG, TA3 6QS, TA3 6RU, TA13 5AQ, TA13 5EX, TA13 5LN, TA13 5BW, TA16 5NL … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.4 miles45.8 km
- Bristol Airport 30.9 miles49.7 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 10.4 miles16.8 km
Hotels near South Petherton & Islemoor Ad
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Crooked Swan 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 7.4 miles12 km
Schools in South Petherton & Islemoor
- Hambridge Community Primary School Primary
- Hinton St George C of E Primary School Primary
- Merriott Primary School Primary
- South Petherton C of E Infants and Pre School Primary
- South Petherton Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
- Huish Park Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 13.7 miles22 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Halswell House Country house 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Halswell Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Norton Manor Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 16 miles25.8 km