Templecombe is a village in Somerset, set in the rolling farmland of the Blackmore Vale. Its name records the medieval presence of the Knights Templar - a Templar preceptory and manor were established in the 12th century - and that historic connection still colours the village’s character, with older buildings and place‑names preserving that legacy.
Today Templecombe forms part of the civil parish of Abbas and Templecombe and remains a largely rural community, with agriculture and small local businesses alongside residents who commute to nearby towns. The village offers a modest high street, village hall and pubs, easy access to countryside walks and a strong local community that blends historic interest with everyday village life.
Postcode districts covering Templecombe
Most populated places nearby
- Yeovil 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Trowbridge 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Frome 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Warminster 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Westbury 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Dorchester 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Bridport 24 miles38.6 km
- Chard Town 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Street 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Blandford Forum 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Wells 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Midsomer Norton 19.9 miles32 km
Neighbouring places
- Abbas and Templecombe Parish 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Horsington Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Blackmoor Vale Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Henstridge Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- North Cheriton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Henstridge Marsh Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Charlton Horethorne Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Holton Parish 3 miles4.7 km
- Milborne Port Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Buckhorn Weston Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Purse Caundle Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Stalbridge Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Templecombe
BA8 0JP, BA8 0HB, BA8 0JT, BA8 0HF, BA8 0HD, BA8 0JX, BA8 0AF, BA8 0JJ, BA8 0LN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
- Bristol Airport 29.5 miles47.4 km
- Templecombe Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Sherborne Railway Station 5.7 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Templecombe Ad
- The Grange at Oborne 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 6.2 miles10 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Plumber Manor 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Old Red Lion 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Dolphin Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Grosvenor Arms 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The George Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- The Walnut Tree 8.3 miles13.4 km
Schools in Templecombe
- Abbas and Templecombe Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 4.5 miles7.2 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Stourhead Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Longleat Country house 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 16 miles25.8 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 17.8 miles28.6 km