Stoke sub Hamdon is a compact village on the western edge of Ham Hill in Somerset, England, famous for sitting beneath a huge Iron Age hillfort and the honey‑coloured hamstone quarried from it. The village itself has a handsome sweep of older cottages and a medieval parish church and manor house built from that local stone, giving the place a distinct historic character that reflects the long use of the hill and quarries in the locality.
Today Stoke sub Hamdon feels like a lively rural community rather than a sleepy relic: there’s a primary school, village hall and small shops, with active local clubs and occasional fetes and events. Economically it’s a mix of agriculture, local services and commuting to nearby centres such as Yeovil, while walkers and history enthusiasts are drawn to the countryside and ancient sites around Ham Hill.
Postcode districts covering Stoke sub Hamdon
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 16.4 miles
- Yeovil 4.4 miles
- Bridgwater 16.6 miles
- Frome 23.6 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.4 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22 miles
- Dorchester 21.4 miles
- Bridport 15.8 miles
- Chard 10.9 miles
- Chard Town 10.6 miles
- Street 11.5 miles
- Honiton 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Montacute Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Martock Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Tintinhull Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 1.8 miles
- Ash Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Odcombe Built-up area 2.3 miles
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 2.5 miles
- West Chinnock Built-up area 2.6 miles
- South Petherton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Chilthorne Domer Built-up area 2.9 miles
- East Chinnock Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Stoke sub Hamdon
TA14 6QP, TA14 6PY, TA14 6PA, TA14 6QA, TA14 6PB, TA14 6PR, TA14 6RG, TA14 6QW, TA14 6AE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.5 miles
- Exeter International Airport 33 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels near Stoke sub Hamdon Ad
- The Kings Arms Inn 1.1 miles
- The Brewers Arms 3 2.9 miles
- The Hollies Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Pen Mill Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- The Ilchester Arms Hotel, Ilchester Somerset 4 4.2 miles
- Quicksilver Mail 3 4.6 miles
- The Duke of York 4 4.7 miles
- The Helyar Arms 5.1 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3.4 miles
Schools in Stoke sub Hamdon
- Castle Primary School Primary
- Stanchester Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 3 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.2 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 11.9 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.1 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.7 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 16.8 miles
- Halswell House Country house 17.2 miles
- Halswell Estate 17.2 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles