Wincanton is a small market town in south Somerset, England, sitting on the banks of the River Cale and close to the A303. It’s surrounded by rolling countryside with the Mendip Hills and the gentle pastures of the Blackmore Vale within easy reach, which makes it a handy stop for travellers heading across the south west.
The town has a compact medieval centre with a strong market-town tradition, a lively local scene of independent shops, pubs and community events, and a notable nearby attraction in Wincanton Racecourse that draws visitors for National Hunt meetings. Economically it mixes agriculture and logistics - several transport and warehousing firms trace roots here - while historic buildings such as the parish church and conservation areas give it a distinct local character.
Postcode districts covering Wincanton
Most populated places nearby
- Bath 22.4 miles
- Yeovil 13 miles
- Trowbridge 20.5 miles
- Frome 10.1 miles
- Warminster 14.1 miles
- Westbury 17.1 miles
- Dorchester 23.9 miles
- Keynsham 25 miles
- Street 15.3 miles
- Blandford Forum 17.3 miles
- Wells 14.9 miles
- Midsomer Norton 16.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stoke Trister Parish 1.1 miles
- Charlton Musgrove Parish 1.5 miles
- Holton Parish 1.7 miles
- Wincanton & Bruton Ward 1.9 miles
- North Cheriton Parish 2.2 miles
- Bratton Seymour Parish 2.3 miles
- Shepton Montague Parish 2.5 miles
- Cucklington Parish 2.5 miles
- Maperton Parish 2.9 miles
- Pen Selwood Parish 2.9 miles
- Horsington Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Yarlington Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Wincanton
BA9 9HS, BA9 9BY, BA9 9DB, BA9 9BT, BA9 9AT, BA9 9HF, BA9 8BN, BA9 9DG, BA9 9BJ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 26.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 31.1 miles
- Templecombe Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Bruton Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Wincanton Ad
- The Old Red Lion 5.3 miles
- Dolphin Hotel 0.1 miles
- The Grange at Oborne 7.2 miles
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 8.8 miles
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 9.2 miles
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 8.7 miles
- The Grosvenor Arms 4 9.7 miles
- The Eastbury & Spa 5 8.7 miles
- Holbrook Manor & Spa - Oceana Collection 1.5 miles
- The Walnut Tree 3 8.9 miles
Schools in Wincanton
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 4.5 miles
- Stourhead Estate 5.2 miles
- Longleat Country house 10.7 miles
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 13 miles
- Wardour Castle Estate 13.4 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 13.7 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.8 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.4 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 14.7 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.3 miles
- Cranborne Chase Forest 16.7 miles