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 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20.7 miles
- Taunton 13.8 miles
- Barry 17.1 miles
- Bridgwater 14 miles
- Penarth 19.7 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 15.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 15.6 miles
- Tiverton 19.3 miles
- Llantwit Major 18.2 miles
- Minehead 7.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Williton Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Watchet Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Sampford Brett Parish 1.2 miles
- Washford Built-up area 1.7 miles
- West Quantoxhead Built-up area 2 miles
- Monksilver Parish 2.5 miles
- Bicknoller Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Nettlecombe Parish 2.7 miles
- Old Cleeve Parish 2.8 miles
- Stogumber Built-up area 3 miles
- Blue Anchor Built-up area 3.5 miles
- East Quantoxhead Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Williton
TA4 4RZ, TA4 9TW, TA4 4RE, TA4 4BZ, TA4 4DD, TA4 4PF, TA23 0TP, TA4 4QA, TA4 9UE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.1 miles
- Exeter International Airport 30 miles
- Williton Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Watchet Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Williton Ad
- Dunster Castle Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Luttrell Arms Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Combe House Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- The Beach Hotel 7.1 miles
- Stones Hotel and Bar 7.1 miles
- Raleghs Cross Inn 4.9 miles
- Yarn Market Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Northfield Hotel 3 7.3 miles
- The Lethbridge Arms 9.5 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.5 miles
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 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 5.3 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 5.4 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 5.4 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 5.5 miles
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 8.1 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 9.1 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 11.3 miles
- Halswell Estate 12 miles
- Halswell House Country house 12 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles