The small village of Thurloxton sits in rural Somerset, England, surrounded by rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes. It is within easy reach of larger towns such as Taunton and Bridgwater, so it combines peaceful countryside living with reasonable access to services and rail and road links.
Historically an agricultural community, Thurloxton still shows that heritage in its old farmhouses and a longstanding parish church, while the local economy remains largely farming alongside a number of commuters. Social life is typical of small Somerset villages, centred on church and village events, with pleasant walking country and attractive rural vistas that draw locals and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Thurloxton
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 19.9 miles32 km
- Taunton 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Yeovil 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Bridgwater 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Tiverton 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Chard 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Chard Town 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Street 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Minehead 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Honiton 19.9 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- North Newton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- West Monkton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Durston Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- North Petherton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Monkton Heathfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Monkton & North Curry Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Compass Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bathpool Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Goathurst Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Lyng Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Taunton North Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Thurloxton
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 25.8 miles41.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Taunton Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Taunton Bus Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Thurloxton Ad
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- The Tudor Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Old Vicarage 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater M5, Jct. 24 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Mercure Bridgwater Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
Local points of interest
- Halswell House Country house 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Halswell Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Norton Manor Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 16.2 miles26 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km