Walton is a small, rural parish in Somerset, set among rolling farmland, hedgerows and narrow country lanes that are characteristic of the county. The settlement is compact, with a scattering of traditional stone and brick farmhouses and cottages that give a strong sense of place.
Historically agricultural, the parish still leans on farming while many residents now commute to nearby towns for work. There are a number of older buildings and a parish church that reflect centuries of local life, and a modest but active community life centred on village gatherings and occasional local events.
Postcode districts covering Walton
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24.2 miles
- Bath 24.7 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 17.1 miles
- Taunton 16.3 miles
- Yeovil 13.8 miles
- Bridgwater 10.2 miles
- Frome 18.4 miles
- Portishead 24.6 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 12.5 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 12 miles
- Clevedon 21.9 miles
- Nailsea 21 miles
Neighbouring places
- Walton Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Street Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Sharpham Parish 1.7 miles
- Ashcott Built-up area 2 miles
- Dundon Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Compton Dundon Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Glastonbury Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Shapwick Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Greinton Parish 3.1 miles
- Meare Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Edgarley Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Moorlinch Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Walton
BA16 9RA, BA16 9QT, BA16 9RX, BA16 9RJ, BA16 9AF, BA16 9SB, BA16 9QS, BA16 9RW, BA16 9RR … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 17.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 31.1 miles
- Bridgwater Railway Station 9.6 miles
- Castle Cary Railway Station 10.8 miles
Hotels near Walton Ad
- Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns 4 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Glastonbury 3 1.8 miles
- Wessex Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- The Crown Hotel 2.7 miles
- The Market House Inn 2.7 miles
- George & Pilgrims Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The Lion at Pennard 5.4 miles
- The Sheppey Inn 4 miles
- The White Hart 5.3 miles
- The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset 4 7.9 miles
Schools in Walton
- Walton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 1.3 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 3 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 4.1 miles
- Cheddar Library Library 10.4 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 11.1 miles
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 11.9 miles
- Kingswood Nature reserve 12.4 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 12.8 miles
- Halswell Estate 13 miles
- Halswell House Country house 13 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 16.6 miles