Towns & cities · South West England
Luxborough
Luxborough — village in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Luxborough, the nearest railway station is Dunster, located 7 km away. The postcode for Luxborough is TA23 0SP, which you can use for sat-nav. Entry to the town is free.
About
Luxborough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 203 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1318°, -3.4638°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Luxborough is a small village and civil parish located some 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Dunster, lying amongst the Brendon Hills and the Exmoor National Park in Somerset, England. It is divided into the hamlets of Churchtown, Kingsbridge and Pooltown, which lie within a mile of each other. Luxborough, 'Lolochesberie' in the Domesday Book, means 'stronghold or hill of a man called Lulluc'. In 2011, the population of the parish was 237.
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Background
History
Luxborough was part of the hundred of Carhampton. About 100 years ago, people used to mine iron ore around Luxborough. It was taken by train down the West Somerset Mineral Railway's incline to Watchet, beside the Bristol Channel and shipped to Newport. There are the remains of several buildings, including stations, such as Luxborough Road railway station. Luxborough had a new village hall put in a few years ago, and because there is no mobile phone signal in the village, it still has its old telephone box. The village school was closed in 1971 as the result of the three-tier education system introduced in West Somerset. Village children now attend Dunster School. In the 19th century the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1318, -3.4638
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Luxborough
- Postcode
- TA23 0SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Population
- 203
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1851067 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Luxborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Washford, Pooltown.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's Church, Luxborough
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Chargot House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Monkham Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Black Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Clicket
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Croydon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Long Wood Enclosure
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Rodhuish Common
Vineyards · 2.6 km
Leather Barrow
Follies · 2.7 km
Brendon Hills
Museums · 2.7 km
Lype Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Lype Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Luxborough is a village in South West England with a population of 203. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 203
- Constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Luxborough
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Luxborough →
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Chargot House
Chargot House — house in Luxborough, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
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Clicket
Clicket — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St Mary's Church, Luxborough
St Mary's Church, Luxborough — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Brendon Hills
Brendon Hills — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Long Wood Enclosure
Long Wood Enclosure — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Rodhuish Common
Rodhuish Common — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Lype Hill
Lype Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Monkham Hill
Monkham Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Blagdon Hill
Blagdon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Lype Hill
Lype Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 423 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Black Hill
Black Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 381 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Blagdon Hill
Blagdon Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 360 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Croydon Hill
Croydon Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 365 m.
Nearby
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St Mary's Church, Luxborough
St Mary's Church, Luxborough — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Chargot House
Chargot House — house in Luxborough, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Monkham Hill
Monkham Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Black Hill
Black Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 381 m.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Clicket
Clicket — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Croydon Hill
Croydon Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 365 m.
Where to eat & stay near Luxborough
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Exmoor House
Exmoor House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Stags Head Inn
Stags Head Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Dunster Castle Hotel
The Dunster Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
The Olde House
The Olde House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Minehead
YHA Minehead — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Exe Valley Caravan Site
Exe Valley Caravan Site — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Butchers Arms
The Butchers Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Cafés · South West England
Castle Coffee House
Castle Coffee House — a café in england south west.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Luttrell Arms
Luttrell Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Queens Hall, Minehead
Queens Hall, Minehead in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Luxborough?
- Luxborough is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA23 0SP), in the parish of Luxborough.
- What is Luxborough?
- Luxborough — village in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Luxborough?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA23 0SP.
- Is Luxborough free to visit?
- Yes, Luxborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Luxborough?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA23 0SP.