Sparkford is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, England, sitting just off the A303 amid rolling agricultural countryside and within easy reach of market towns such as Yeovil and Castle Cary. Its position on a main route gives it a slightly busier feel than a remote hamlet while still retaining a compact, rural character.
Historically a farming community with roots back to the medieval period, Sparkford combines traditional stone buildings and a parish church with modern local life; the economy mixes agriculture and small businesses and the village is best known for the nearby Haynes International Motor Museum, which attracts visitors and events. Socially the place retains a close-knit vibe with a village hall, local pub and occasional community activities for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Sparkford
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Yeovil 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Bridgwater 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Frome 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Warminster 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Westbury 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Dorchester 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bridport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Chard 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Chard Town 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Queen Camel Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- South Barrow Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- South Cadbury and Sutton Montis Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- North Barrow Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- West Camel Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- North Cadbury Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Marston Magna Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Babcary Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Galhampton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Corton Denham Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Compton Pauncefoot Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Rimpton Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Sparkford
BA22 7JP, BA22 7JU, BA22 7JY, BA22 7FP, BA22 7FW, BA22 7JA, BA22 7JQ, BA22 7JN, BA22 7JS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 36.2 miles58.2 km
- Castle Cary Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
Hotels near Sparkford Ad
- The Walnut Tree 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Grange at Oborne 5.7 miles9.3 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 6.2 miles10 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The George Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Old Red Lion 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Sparkford
- Hazlegrove Preparatory School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.2 km
- Huish Park Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 9.9 miles15.9 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Stourhead Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Longleat Country house 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Cheddar Library Library 18.9 miles30.4 km