Stratton on the Fosse is a compact village and civil parish in Somerset, sited beside the line of the Roman Fosse Way on the northern fringe of the Mendip Hills. Its position close to the old Somerset Coalfield and between larger centres such as Bath and Shepton Mallet gives it a mix of rural character and easy commuting links, with rolling farmland and limestone ridges visible on the skyline.
Historically the village grew around farming, wool and later coal-related activity, and today retains a village green feel with a medieval parish church, local pubs and a village hall that host community events. The local economy is a blend of agriculture, small businesses and residents who travel to nearby towns for work, while the setting and heritage attract visitors interested in country walks and local history.
Postcode districts covering Stratton on the Fosse
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 15.1 miles
- Bath 10.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20.5 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 14.9 miles
- Yeovil 22.3 miles
- Bridgwater 23.6 miles
- Trowbridge 13.5 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 20.2 miles
- Chippenham 21.6 miles
- Yate 20.4 miles
- Frome 6.8 miles
- Portishead 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stratton-on-the-Fosse Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Chilcompton Built-up area 1 mile
- Holcombe Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Binegar Parish 2 miles
- Midsomer Norton Redfield Ward 2.1 miles
- Gurney Slade Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ston Easton Parish 2.1 miles
- Stoke St. Michael Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Coleford Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Oakhill Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Ashwick Parish 2.3 miles
- Midsomer Norton Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Stratton on the Fosse
BA3 5BH, BA3 4QL, BA3 4QP, BA3 4QU, BA3 4QH, BA3 4XR, BA3 4RW, BA3 5HW, BA3 4QZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 13.3 miles
- Cardiff Airport 38 miles
- Cranmore Railway Station 4.6 miles
- Cranmore West Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Stratton on the Fosse Ad
- Holcombe Inn 5 0.8 miles
- Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel 4 2 miles
- Charlton House 4 4.8 miles
- Mad Swans in The Mendips 3 miles
- Radstock Hotel Near Bath 3 3.5 miles
- The Old Station Inn 3 4.4 miles
- The Hideaway 4.2 miles
- The Natterjack Inn 8.7 miles
- Cameley Lodge - Self Catering 3 5.3 miles
- The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset 4 7.2 miles
Schools in Stratton on the Fosse
- Downside School Independent - secondary
Local points of interest
- Mendip Hills Hill 7 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 7.5 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 9.8 miles
- Longleat Country house 10.5 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 10.7 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 10.7 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 10.8 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 10.8 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 10.9 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 11 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 11.8 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles