Villages · South West England
Durston
In or near West Monkton.
Durston — a village in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 6.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Durston is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village is part of the wider Somerset region, known for its scenic landscapes and agricultural heritage. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of English countryside villages.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0479, -3.0061
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Durston
- Postcode
- TA3 5AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 6.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650612 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durston?
- Durston is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 5AH), in the parish of Durston.
- What is Durston?
- Durston — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Durston?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3 5AH.
- Is Durston a protected site?
- Yes — Durston is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Durston?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 5AH.