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 miles26.3 km
- Yeovil 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Bridgwater 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Frome 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22 miles35.4 km
- Dorchester 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Bridport 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Chard 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Chard Town 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Street 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Honiton 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Montacute Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Martock Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Tintinhull Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Chiselborough Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Ash Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Odcombe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- West Chinnock Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- South Petherton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Chilthorne Domer Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- East Chinnock Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Stoke sub Hamdon
TA14 6PB, TA14 6QF, TA14 6PZ, TA14 6QL, TA14 6QT, TA14 6RE, TA14 6QH, TA14 6UQ, TA14 6PJ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.5 miles47.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 33 miles53.1 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Stoke sub Hamdon Ad
- Hollies Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Eton House 4.4 miles7 km
- The Crooked Swan 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Stoke sub Hamdon
- Castle Primary School Primary
- Stanchester Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.7 miles22 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 16.8 miles27 km
- Halswell House Country house 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Halswell Estate 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km