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 miles38.9 km
- Bath 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Taunton 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Yeovil 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Bridgwater 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Frome 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Portishead 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 12 miles19.3 km
- Clevedon 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Nailsea 21 miles33.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Walton Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Street Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Sharpham Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ashcott Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Dundon Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Compton Dundon Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Glastonbury Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Shapwick Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Greinton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Meare Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Edgarley Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Moorlinch Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Walton
BA16 9QG, BA16 9QW, BA16 9SN, BA16 9RA, BA16 9QH, BA16 9AF, BA16 9RS, BA16 9RF, BA16 0HW … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Bridgwater Railway Station 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Castle Cary Railway Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
Hotels near Walton Ad
- The Crown Hotel 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wessex Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Sheep and Penguin 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Wookey Hole Inn 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- White Hart Inn 2 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Wookey Hole Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Mercure Bridgwater Hotel 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in Walton
- Walton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 3 miles4.8 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Cheddar Library Library 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 12.4 miles20 km
- Huish Park Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Halswell Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Halswell House Country house 13 miles21 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.7 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 16.6 miles26.6 km