Williton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, sitting where the A39 meets the A358 on the main routes west from Taunton. It occupies a low-lying position on the southern fringe of Exmoor and is within easy reach of the north coast around Watchet and Minehead, making it a convenient gateway between moorland and seaside.
As the local service centre for surrounding farming communities, Williton has a compact high street, a primary school and community facilities; its economy mixes agriculture, small businesses and tourism linked to Exmoor and the coast. The parish has historic roots stretching back to medieval times and retains a traditional village feel, with long-standing local families alongside newcomers attracted by the countryside and coastal lifestyle.
Postcode districts covering Williton
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Taunton 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Barry 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bridgwater 14 miles22.5 km
- Penarth 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Tiverton 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Llantwit Major 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Minehead 7.3 miles11.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Williton Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Watchet Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Sampford Brett Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Washford Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- West Quantoxhead Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Monksilver Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Bicknoller Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Nettlecombe Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Old Cleeve Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Stogumber Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Blue Anchor Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- East Quantoxhead Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Williton
TA4 4SD, TA4 4TJ, TA4 9UD, TA23 0TH, TA4 9UF, TA4 9TX, TA4 4QS, TA23 0TR, TA4 4SG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Williton Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Watchet Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Williton Ad
- Dunster Castle Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Luttrell Arms Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Combe House Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Beach Hotel 7.1 miles11.3 km
- Stones Hotel and Bar 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Yarn Market Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Raleghs Cross Inn 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Northfield Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Lethbridge Arms 9.5 miles15.3 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in Williton
- Danesfield C of E Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School All ages
- St Peter's C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kilve Beach Beach 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 5.4 miles8.6 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Norton Manor Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Halswell Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Halswell House Country house 12 miles19.3 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles25.4 km