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 miles36.1 km
- Yeovil 13 miles20.8 km
- Trowbridge 20.5 miles33 km
- Frome 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Warminster 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Westbury 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Dorchester 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Keynsham 25 miles40.2 km
- Street 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Blandford Forum 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Wells 14.9 miles24 km
- Midsomer Norton 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Stoke Trister Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Charlton Musgrove Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Holton Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Wincanton & Bruton Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- North Cheriton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bratton Seymour Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Shepton Montague Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Cucklington Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Maperton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pen Selwood Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Horsington Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Yarlington Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Wincanton
BA9 9NY, BA9 9HT, BA9 8BG, BA9 9BX, BA9 9GG, BA9 9FX, BA8 0ZQ, BA9 9FJ, BA9 9LX … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 26.4 miles42.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Templecombe Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Bruton Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Wincanton Ad
- The Old Red Lion 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Dolphin Hotel 0.1 miles0.2 km
- The Grange at Oborne 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The George Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Grosvenor Arms 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Holbrook Manor & Spa - Oceana Collection 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The Walnut Tree 8.9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Wincanton
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles1.3 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Stourhead Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Longleat Country house 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Fonthill Abbey Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 16.7 miles26.8 km