The village and civil parish of Winsham sits in south Somerset, England, close to the market towns of Chard and Crewkerne and on the northern fringes of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rolling farmland, hedged lanes and a network of footpaths make it popular with walkers, and the compact village centre contains several listed buildings together with the medieval St Stephen's Church.
Historically the parish developed from agriculture and small-scale rural trades in the 18th and 19th centuries; today the local economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns. A noticeable community spirit survives in village groups, a hall and local events through the year, giving the place a strong social life despite its rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Winsham
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Yeovil 12 miles19.3 km
- Bridgwater 19 miles30.6 km
- Dorchester 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Bridport 11.2 miles18 km
- Chard 3 miles4.8 km
- Chard Town 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Street 19 miles30.6 km
- Sidmouth 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Honiton 14.2 miles22.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Cricket St. Thomas Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Winsham Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Cudworth Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chaffcombe Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wayford Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Chillington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Tatworth and Forton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Chard South Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Thorncombe Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Chard Town Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Tatworth Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chard Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Winsham
TA20 4LA, TA20 4JH, TA20 4JN, TA20 4JU, TA20 4EB, TA20 4EQ, TA20 4JT, TA20 4DJ, TA20 4ED … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Bristol Airport 36.6 miles58.9 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
- Axminster Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
Hotels near Winsham Ad
- The Lordleaze Hotel and Restaurant 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Flying Fish Stables 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Kerrington House 5 7.7 miles12.5 km
- The Crooked Swan 4.4 miles7 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Dolphin Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Ollerod 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Fernhill Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
Local points of interest
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Huish Park Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.3 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Norton Manor Estate 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Halswell House Country house 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Halswell Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 19.4 miles31.2 km