Stoke sub Hamdon is a compact village and civil parish in Somerset, England, set on the wooded slopes below Ham Hill. The surrounding ridge and nearby Ham Hill Country Park give dramatic views and a strong local identity: many of the cottages and public buildings are built of warm, honey-coloured Hamstone quarried from the hill, and the Iron Age hillfort on the summit is a prominent landmark.
The village has a long history, with the remains of a medieval priory and an attractive historic core, and today functions as a rural community with agriculture alongside people who commute to nearby Yeovil and other towns. A lively village life centres on local clubs, a village hall and small shops, while conservation rules and community interest keep its character largely intact, making it a popular spot for walkers and heritage visitors exploring the surrounding countryside and neighbouring villages such as Montacute.
Postcode districts covering Stoke sub Hamdon
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 16.3 miles
- Yeovil 4.4 miles
- Bridgwater 16.5 miles
- Frome 23.6 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.4 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22 miles
- Dorchester 21.5 miles
- Bridport 15.8 miles
- Chard 10.9 miles
- Chard Town 10.6 miles
- Street 11.5 miles
- Honiton 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stoke sub Hamdon Built-up area 0 miles
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 1 mile
- Montacute Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Martock Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 1.8 miles
- Ash Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Tintinhull 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 2.8 miles
- Chilthorne Domer Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Stoke sub Hamdon
TA14 6QL, TA14 6QN, TA14 6PH, TA14 6QU, TA14 6PT, TA14 6PU, TA14 6AD, TA14 6PS, TA14 6PD … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.5 miles
- Exeter International Airport 33 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels near Stoke sub Hamdon Ad
- White Hart Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Lanes Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 3.4 miles
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 1.1 miles
- The Crooked Swan 5.4 miles
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 9.3 miles
- Parrett Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 10 miles
Schools in Stoke sub Hamdon
- Castle Primary School Primary
- Stanchester Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 3.1 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.1 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 14.9 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16.3 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 16.8 miles
- Halswell House Country house 17.1 miles
- Halswell Estate 17.2 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles