| Coordinates: | 51.162, -3.5 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SS 95 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01643 (Minehead) |
Timberscombe is a small village and civil parish set on the southern fringe of Exmoor in Somerset, tucked into a patchwork of wooded valleys and rolling farmland. Narrow lanes and stone cottages give it a distinctly rural feel, and it is a short drive from the seaside town of Minehead, making it a quiet base for both coastal and moorland days out.
Historically the community grew from agriculture and local crafts, and many of the buildings and lanes still reflect that long rural tradition. Today the local economy blends farming with small-scale tourism and outdoor pursuits - walkers, birdwatchers and anglers are common visitors - and the village retains a close-knit, conservation-minded character with local events and a strong sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Timberscombe
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Barry 20 miles32.2 km
- Bridgend 24.3 miles39 km
- Bridgwater 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Penarth 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 23 miles37.1 km
- Tiverton 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Porthcawl 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Llantwit Major 17 miles27.4 km
- Minehead 3.2 miles5.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Wootton Courtenay Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dunster Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cutcombe Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Luxborough Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Minehead Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Minehead Without Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Carhampton Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Dulverton & Exmoor Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Withycombe Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Selworthy Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Exton Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Luccombe Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Timberscombe
TA24 6TZ, TA24 7TY, TA24 6TD, TA24 6TX, TA24 7TR, TA24 7UQ, TA24 7TJ, TA24 7TA, TA24 7TU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 29.8 miles47.9 km
- Minehead Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Dunster Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Timberscombe Ad
- Dunster Castle Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Luttrell Arms Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Stones Hotel and Bar 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Beach Hotel 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Porlock Weir Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Yarn Market Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Northfield Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Lorna Doone Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Crown Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Royal Oak Inn 4 7.4 miles12 km
Schools in Timberscombe
- Timberscombe C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles4.1 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 12 miles19.3 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Halswell House Country house 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Halswell Estate 19.3 miles31.1 km