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 miles
- Yeovil 16.5 miles
- Bridgwater 10.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 17.8 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 17.6 miles
- Tiverton 20.5 miles
- Bridport 21.1 miles
- Chard 8 miles
- Chard Town 8 miles
- Street 15.4 miles
- Sidmouth 22.4 miles
- Honiton 15.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hatch Beauchamp Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bickenhall Parish 1.4 miles
- Thornfalcon Parish 1.7 miles
- Stoke St. Mary Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Orchard Portman Parish 2.1 miles
- Beercrocombe Parish 2.3 miles
- Ruishton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Staple Fitzpaine Parish 2.4 miles
- Curland Parish 2.6 miles
- Curry Mallet Parish 2.7 miles
- Creech St. Michael Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Taunton South Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in West Hatch
TA3 6SL, TA3 5RQ, TA3 5RJ, TA3 5RG, TA3 6DA, TA3 5RR, TA3 5RH, TA3 5RP, TA3 6SJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.5 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 4.6 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 9.1 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near West Hatch Ad
- Greyhound 2.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 3.2 miles
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 3.1 miles
- Farthings Hotel and Restaurant 3 1 mile
- The Royal Ashton Town House 2 4.5 miles
- The Five Dials Inn 4 4.4 miles
- The Great Western Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Castle Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Taunton Ruishton (M5, J25) 3 3 miles
- Premier Inn Taunton Ruishton 3 3 miles
Schools in West Hatch
- Somerset Progressive School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 7 miles
- Halswell House Country house 8.2 miles
- Halswell Estate 8.2 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.6 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 11 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 13.3 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 15.2 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.7 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 17.1 miles