Towns & cities · South West England
Coleford
Coleford — village in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Coleford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,313 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2442°, -2.4519°.
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Official information
Coleford is a parish in Somerset, known for its community activities and local governance. Visitors can engage with various community events and facilities, including the BMX track and playing fields.
From the Wikipedia article
Coleford is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, on the Mells River in the Mendip Hills, about 5.5 miles (9 km) west of Frome. The parish includes the hamlets of Lipyeate and Newbury, and had a population of 2,313 in 2011.
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Background
History
Coleford was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Colford, meaning the hill ford, possibly from the Old French col and ford, or alternatively the coal ford, a ford over which charcoal was carried. There are visible remains of an unfinished engineering project, the Dorset and Somerset Canal aqueduct, known locally as the 'Huckyduck', which was abandoned in 1803. The village once had several coalmines as part of the now closed Somerset coalfield. Just north of Coleford there were the collieries of Newbury and Mackintosh. Mackintosh opened in 1867 but closed in 1919, due to flooding.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2442, -2.4519
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Coleford
- Postcode
- BA3 5PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Phone
- 07971 516916
- Population
- 2,313
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.colefordpc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q613289 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coleford, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Colefordchurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Coleford Aqueduct
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Coleford Aqueduct
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Holcombe War Memorial, Somerset
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Villages · 1.4 km
Newbury House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Former Canal Bridge At Ngr St 6687 4880
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 9 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Thomas Tayler Monument In Churchyard, About 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Pittman Monument In Churchyard, About 9 Metres South Of Porch, Church Of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Moore Monument In Churchyard, Adjacent To Porch Of Church Of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Vobster Inn Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Coleford is a town in South East England with a population of 2,313. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,313
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Coleford
65 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Coleford →
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Abbey Church of St Gregory the Great, Downside Abbey
Abbey Church of St Gregory the Great, Downside Abbey — church in Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
All Hallows Preparatory School
All Hallows Preparatory School — co-educational Catholic prep school near the town of Frome, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Babington House
Babington House — Grade II* listed country house in Kilmersdon, Somerset, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Giles, Leigh-on-Mendip
Church of St Giles, Leigh-on-Mendip — church in Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton
Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton — church in Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Kilmersdon
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Kilmersdon — church in Kilmersdon, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Vigor, Stratton-on-the-Fosse
Church of St Vigor, Stratton-on-the-Fosse — church in Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe — church in Holcombe, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Ghost, Midsomer Norton
Church of the Holy Ghost, Midsomer Norton — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Downside Abbey
Downside Abbey — Benedictine monastery in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Newbury House
Newbury House — house in Coleford, Mendip, England, UK.
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Silver Street Nature Reserve
Silver Street Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Margaret's Church, Babington
St Margaret's Church, Babington — church in Babington, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Stoke Lane Slocker
Stoke Lane Slocker — limestone cave in Somerset, England.
📷 5Caves · South West England
Stoke Lane Slocker
Stoke Lane Slocker is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Ten Minute Arete
Ten Minute Arete is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Coleford Aqueduct
Coleford Aqueduct — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Coleford Aqueduct
Coleford Aqueduct — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Coleford Aqueduct
Coleford Aqueduct — archaeological in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Holcombe War Memorial, Somerset
Holcombe War Memorial, Somerset — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Newbury House
Newbury House — house in Coleford, Mendip, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Former Canal Bridge At Ngr St 6687 4880
Former Canal Bridge At Ngr St 6687 4880 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Coleford
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Old Priory
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Radstock Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Old Down Touring Park
Old Down Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Old Mills Campsite
Old Mills Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Jolliffe Arms And Nos 235 And 236
The Jolliffe Arms And Nos 235 And 236 in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Knatchbull Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot Inn
The Talbot Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coleford?
- Coleford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 5PB), in the parish of Coleford.
- What is Coleford?
- Coleford — village in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Coleford?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 5PB.
- Is Coleford free to visit?
- Yes, Coleford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coleford?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 5PB.