Washford is a small village in rural Somerset, England, set beside the little Washford stream not far from the coast and the sweep of the Bristol Channel. It sits between the coastal towns of Watchet and Minehead and enjoys easy access to the hills of Exmoor, making it a handy base for coastal walks and countryside rambles.
Locally the village retains a quiet, community feel with a mixture of traditional stone buildings, small businesses and visitor-focused services; the presence of the heritage West Somerset Railway nearby brings a steady trickle of rail enthusiasts and tourists. Historically the settlement grew around its river crossing and later the Victorian-era transport links, and today its economy leans on agriculture, tourism and local services while village events and a village hall help maintain a close-knit social life.
Postcode districts covering Washford
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Taunton 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Barry 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Bridgwater 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Penarth 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Tiverton 18.6 miles30 km
- Llantwit Major 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Minehead 5.8 miles9.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Old Cleeve Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Watchet Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Nettlecombe Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Blue Anchor Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Williton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Withycombe Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Carhampton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Monksilver Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sampford Brett Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- West Quantoxhead Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dunster Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Stogumber Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Washford
TA23 0NW, TA23 0QU, TA23 0NT, TA23 0NL, TA23 0JY, TA23 0NN, TA23 0FH, TA23 0NH, TA23 0GD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Exeter International Airport 29.6 miles47.6 km
- Washford Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Watchet Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Washford Ad
- Dunster Castle Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Luttrell Arms Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Combe House Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Beach Hotel 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Stones Hotel and Bar 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Yarn Market Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Raleghs Cross Inn 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Northfield Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Washford
- Old Cleeve C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 3.7 miles6 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 6.8 miles11 km
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Halswell Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Halswell House Country house 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 16.3 miles26.2 km