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 miles26.2 km
- Yeovil 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Bridgwater 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Frome 23.6 miles38 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22 miles35.4 km
- Dorchester 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Bridport 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Chard 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Chard Town 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Street 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Honiton 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Stoke sub Hamdon Built-up area 0 miles0.1 km
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Montacute Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Martock Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Chiselborough Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ash Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Tintinhull Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Odcombe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 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 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Chilthorne Domer Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Stoke sub Hamdon
TA14 6PU, TA14 6QP, TA14 6QG, TA14 6RA, TA14 6RG, TA14 6QX, TA14 6AD, TA14 6UQ, TA14 6PS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.5 miles47.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 33 miles53 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Stoke sub Hamdon Ad
- Hollies Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 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 4.4 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 miles7.1 km
- The Crooked Swan 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 5.6 miles9.1 km
Schools in Stoke sub Hamdon
- Castle Primary School Primary
- Stanchester Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.1 miles14.7 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 14.9 miles24 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 16.8 miles27 km
- Halswell House Country house 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Halswell Estate 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles27.8 km