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Towns & cities · South West England

Ansford

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Ansford — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.

Ansford, towns & cities in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Castle Cary · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ansford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,019 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.0938°, -2.5143°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ansford is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, on the northern edge of Castle Cary, with a population of 1,175. The village lies on the A371, close to Castle Cary railway station and the River Brue, where the bridge dates from 1823.

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Coordinates
51.0938, -2.5143
District
Somerset
Parish
Castle Cary
Postcode
BA7 7LB
Parliamentary constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton
Population
1,019
Nearest railway station
Castle Cary0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Ansford is a town located in South West England with a population of 1,019. There are N attractions listed within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,019
Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Things to see in Ansford

42 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ansford

Dodd's Corner - geograph.org.uk - 7117001📷 4

Follies · South West England

Chequers Towers

Chequers Towers — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Church of the Holy Trinity📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of the Holy Trinity

Church of the Holy Trinity — church in Wyke Champflower, Somerset, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Tree and bushes by A371 near Grove Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6224454📷 5

Quarries · South West England

Hadspen Quarry

Hadspen Quarry — Limestone quarry in Somerset, England.

Honeywick House - geograph.org.uk - 6977646📷 5

Gardens · South West England

Hadspen house and garden

Hadspen house and garden — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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A pause in the harvest - geograph.org.uk - 528449📷 5

Natural landmarks · South West England

The Newt

The Newt — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Old Direction Sign - Signpost on the A371 - geograph.org.uk - 6056511📷 5

Museums · South West England

Roman Villa Museum

Roman Villa Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost on the A371 - geograph.org.uk - 6056511📷 5

Museums · South West England

Villa Ventorum

Villa Ventorum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Strutter's Hill, Pitcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5781115📷 5

Manor houses · South West England

Godminster Manor

Godminster Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

thegreatbritainguide.com
Railway bridge, Wyke Lane, Cole - geograph.org.uk - 5757921📷 5

Manor houses · South West England

Cole Manor

Cole Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Lonesome tree - geograph.org.uk - 5909098📷 5

Historic bridges · South West England

Road Bridge Over River Brue

Road Bridge Over River Brue — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Yarlington War Memorial

Yarlington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Sunny Lane descending into woods - geograph.org.uk - 6169927📷 5

Museums · South West England

Pitcombe

Pitcombe — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

Villages · South West England

Yarlington

Yarlington — a village in england south east.

Railway bridge, Wyke Lane, Cole - geograph.org.uk - 5757921📷 5

Villages · South West England

Cole

Cole — a village in england south east.

Gibbet Road - geograph.org.uk - 6224444📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Bratton Hill

Bratton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Church of All Saints, Alford📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of All Saints, Alford

Church of All Saints, Alford — church in Alford, Somerset, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of All Saints, Castle Cary📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of All Saints, Castle Cary

Church of All Saints, Castle Cary — church in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, UK.

Free
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat — church in Ditcheat, Somerset, England, UK.

FreeGrade Iditcheatchurch.co.uk
Church of St Peter📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter — church in Hornblotton, Mendip, UK.

FreeGrade I
Folly, Ditcheat Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1498680📷 5

Follies · South West England

Ditcheat Hill Folly

Ditcheat Hill Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Ditcheat ManorFlagship📷 5

Stately homes · South West England

Ditcheat Manor

Ditcheat Manor — manor house in Ditcheat, Somerset, England, UK.

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Worth the climb - geograph.org.uk - 4605172📷 5

Viewpoints · South West England

Lodge Hill Viewpoint

Lodge Hill Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lottisham ManorFlagship📷 5

Stately homes · South West England

Lottisham Manor

Lottisham Manor — manor house in Lottisham, West Bradley, Somerset, England, UK.

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The Roundhouse📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶

Nearby

Ansford Hill, Ansford - geograph.org.uk - 4514621📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Haywood Monument In Churchyard 3 Metres South-East Of Porch, Church Of St Andrew

Haywood Monument In Churchyard 3 Metres South-East Of Porch, Church Of St Andrew — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ansford Hill, Ansford - geograph.org.uk - 4514621📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Ansford War Memorial

Ansford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Roundhouse📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Paddock Drain - geograph.org.uk - 3873781📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The George Hotel

The George Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

castle-hotel.co.uk
Old signs in Woodcock Street - geograph.org.uk - 3873833📷 5

Castles · South West England

Castle Cary

Castle Cary () is a market town and civil parish in south Somerset, England, 5 miles (8 km) north west of Wincanton and 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet, at the foot of Lodge Hill and on the

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Old Milepost by B3152, Fore Street, southern corner of yard of White Hart Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7401964📷 3

Galleries · South West England

Georgia Stoneman

Georgia Stoneman — a gallery in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Ansford

Places to stay

Paddock Drain - geograph.org.uk - 3873781📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The George Hotel

The George Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

castle-hotel.co.uk
High Street, Bruton - geograph.org.uk - 5763612📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Blue Ball

Blue Ball — a hotel in england south east.

Hoarding around construction site, High Street, Sparkford - geograph.org.uk - 6224476📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Long Hazel Park

Long Hazel Park — a campsite in england south west.

Freelonghazelpark.co.uk
The news all drinkers were waiting for - geograph.org.uk - 6532506📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

The Cross Keys Inn Caravan and Motorhome Park

The Cross Keys Inn Caravan and Motorhome Park — a caravan park in england south west.

A303 south of Riding Gate Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3845024📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Sunnyhill Campsite

Sunnyhill Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Scott's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6585384📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Tall Trees Glamping

Tall Trees Glamping — a campsite in england south west.

Freetalltreesglamping.com

Places to eat & drink

Old hydrant sign - geograph.org.uk - 6904344📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Manor House Inn

Manor House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

manorhouseinnditcheat.co.uk
Hoarding around construction site, High Street, Sparkford - geograph.org.uk - 6224476📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Sparkford Inn

Sparkford Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Catholic church of St Luke and St Teresa - geograph.org.uk - 7769744📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Nog Inn

The Nog Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Signpost on the Baltonsborough crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 8192731📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Greyhound Inn

Greyhound Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Keeping off the wall - geograph.org.uk - 8297746📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Strode Arms Inn

Strode Arms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Helpful benchmark - geograph.org.uk - 3100350📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Wine Vaults, Public House

The Wine Vaults, Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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ShoscombeFlagship📷 10

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Shoscombe

Shoscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.

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Tarrant KeynestonFlagship📷 10

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Acton📷 5

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Free🐕👶dorset-nl.org.uk
Arne📷 5

Towns & cities · South West England

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Free🐕👶arne.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ansford?
Ansford is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA7 7LB), in the parish of Castle Cary.
What is Ansford?
Ansford — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ansford?
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA7 7LB.
Is Ansford free to visit?
Yes, Ansford is free to enter.
How do I get to Ansford?
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA7 7LB.