West Hatch is a small rural parish in Somerset, England, situated a few miles east of the county town of Taunton. It occupies gently rolling countryside of farmland, hedgerows and small pockets of woodland, with quiet lanes and footpaths that appeal to walkers and those seeking a rural setting.
The settlement has medieval roots and still shows historic farmhouses and a parish church, while community life revolves around a village hall and local events. The local economy is largely agricultural, supplemented by residents who commute to nearby Taunton, giving the area a relaxed, community-minded character with a strong sense of local history.
Postcode districts covering West Hatch
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Yeovil 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Bridgwater 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Tiverton 20.5 miles33 km
- Bridport 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Chard 8 miles12.9 km
- Chard Town 8 miles12.9 km
- Street 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Sidmouth 22.4 miles36 km
- Honiton 15.1 miles24.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hatch Beauchamp Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bickenhall Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Thornfalcon Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stoke St. Mary Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Orchard Portman Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Beercrocombe Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ruishton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Staple Fitzpaine Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Curland Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Curry Mallet Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Taunton South Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in West Hatch
TA3 5RN, TA3 5RJ, TA3 6SJ, TA3 6SL, TA3 5RQ, TA3 5RS, TA3 5RW, TA3 5RL, TA3 5RR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Bristol Airport 30.5 miles49.1 km
- Taunton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Taunton Bus Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near West Hatch Ad
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 1 mile1.6 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Great Western Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Castle Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Walnut Tree Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Tudor Hotel 10 miles16 km
Schools in West Hatch
- Somerset Progressive School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Norton Manor Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Halswell House Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Halswell Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.6 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 17.1 miles27.4 km