Towns & cities · South West England
Axbridge
Axbridge — town in Somerset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Axbridge is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,997 people. Address: BS26. Wikidata describes it as: "town in Somerset, England". Coordinates: 51.2870°, -2.8150°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Axbridge is a town in Somerset, England, on the River Axe, near the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Its population according to the 2011 census was 2,057.
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Background
History
Axanbrycg is suggested as the source of the name, meaning a bridge over the River Axe, in the early 9th century. Early inhabitants of the area almost certainly include the Romans (who are known to have mined lead on the top of the Mendips) and, earlier still, prehistoric man, who lived in the local caves and whose flint tools have been found on the slopes of the local hills. The history of Axbridge can be traced back to the reign of King Alfred, when it was part of the Saxons' defence system for Wessex against the Vikings. In the Burghal Hidage, a list of burhs compiled in 910, it was listed as Axanbrycg. A listing of Axbridge appears in Domesday Book of 1086 as ', meaning 'axe bridge' from…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2870, -2.8150
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Axbridge
- Postcode
- BS26
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Population
- 1,997
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q651889 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Axbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: AxbridgeSquare.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Axbridge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Old Angel
Historic houses · 0.2 km
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)
Museums · 0.2 km
The Lamb Inn
Hotels · 0.2 km
King John's Hunting Lodge
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Old Manor House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
The Axbridge Lion
Theatres · 0.3 km
Shute Shelve Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Carcass Cave
Caves · 1.2 km
Cheddar Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km
Shute Shelve Cavern
Caves · 1.2 km
Axbridge is a town in South West England with a population of 1,997. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,997
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Axbridge
19 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Axbridge →
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Cheddar Reservoir
Cheddar Reservoir — reservoir in Somerset, England.
📷 5Windmills · South West England
Ashton Windmill
Ashton Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Quarries · South West England
Callow Rock Quarry
Callow Rock Quarry — limestone quarry in Cheddar, Somerset, England.
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Gregory, Weare
Church of St Gregory, Weare — church in Weare, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
King John's Hunting Lodge
King John's Hunting Lodge — museum in Axbridge, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Old Manor House
Old Manor House — house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.
📷 3Caves · South West England
Shute Shelve Cavern
Shute Shelve Cavern is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Old Angel
The Old Angel — Grade II listed former public house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
The Axbridge Lion
The Axbridge Lion in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Axbridge War Memorial
Axbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Callow Hill
Callow Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Shute Shelve Hill
Shute Shelve Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 232 m.
Nearby
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Axbridge War Memorial
Axbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Old Angel
The Old Angel — Grade II listed former public house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · South West England
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
King John's Hunting Lodge
King John's Hunting Lodge — museum in Axbridge, Somerset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Axbridge
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Axbridge?
- Axbridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26), in the parish of Axbridge.
- What is Axbridge?
- Axbridge — town in Somerset, England.
- How do I get to Axbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS26.
- Is Axbridge a protected site?
- Yes — Axbridge is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Axbridge free to visit?
- Yes, Axbridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Axbridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.