Towns & cities · South West England
Mark
Mark — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mark in Somerset, the nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, which is 5.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Mark is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,394 people. Address: TA9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.2250°, -2.8940°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- 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
Mark is a village and civil parish which lies approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Bridgwater, 5 miles (8 km) from Axbridge, and 4 miles (6.4 km) from Highbridge in the county of Somerset, England. It includes the hamlets of Yarrow and Southwick. The Mark Yeo river has its source near the village. Mark is home to two pubs, a village hall, a village stores and post office, the Ki-Aikido Federation of Great Britain and many clubs and societies, including a Youth Theatre group.
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Background
History
The origin of the name is believed to mean A boundary of property from the Old English mærc. The estate was given to the Bishop of Wells by Edith of Wessex and with Wedmore was used to endow the deanery of Wells Cathedral by 1157 and continued until 1547. Mark was part of the hundred of Bempstone.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2250, -2.8940
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Mark
- Postcode
- TA9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Population
- 1,394
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1825426 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mark, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: MARK, Somerset - geograph.org.uk - 66003.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mark, Mark
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Coombes Cider Mill Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Rich's Cider Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 3.1 km
Cripps Farm Holidays
Caravan parks · 3.1 km
Hill Brow Preparatory School for Boys
Natural landmarks · 3.5 km
Chapel Allerton, Somerset
Museums · 4.0 km
Ashton Drove Motorhome Park
Caravan parks · 4.0 km
Phippins Farm
Campsites · 4.1 km
Chapel Allerton
Villages · 4.1 km
Cote
Villages · 4.4 km
Ashton Windmill
Windmills · 4.6 km
Rooks Bridge
Villages · 4.8 km
Mark is a village in South West England with a population of 1,394. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,394
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
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Things to see in Mark
45 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Mark →
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Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Brent Knoll
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📷 5Lighthouses · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea High Lighthouse
Burnham-on-Sea High Lighthouse — lighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Lighthouses · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse
Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse — lighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Lighthouses · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower
Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower — lighthouse in Somerset, England.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mark, Mark
Church of St Mark, Mark — church in Mark, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Berrow
Church of St Mary, Berrow — church in Berrow, Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of St Mary, East Brent
Church of St Mary, East Brent — church in East Brent, Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of St Michael, Brent Knoll
Church of St Michael, Brent Knoll — church in Brent Knoll, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church — church in Burnham-on-Sea, Sedgemoor, England.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Rich's Cider Farm
Rich's Cider Farm — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Brent Knoll Camp
Brent Knoll Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
East Brent War Memorial
East Brent War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Brent Knoll War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Highbridge War Memorial
Highbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway War Memorial
Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Majestic Picture Theatre
Majestic Picture Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Hill Brow Preparatory School for Boys
Hill Brow Preparatory School for Boys — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Wedmore First School Academy
Wedmore First School Academy — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham-on-Sea — a beach in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea railway station
Burnham-on-Sea railway station — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mark, Mark
Church of St Mark, Mark — church in Mark, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Coombes Cider Mill Caravan & Camping Park
Coombes Cider Mill Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Rich's Cider Farm
Rich's Cider Farm — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Caravan parks · South West England
Cripps Farm Holidays
Cripps Farm Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Hill Brow Preparatory School for Boys
Hill Brow Preparatory School for Boys — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Chapel Allerton, Somerset
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Where to eat & stay near Mark
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Coombes Cider Mill Caravan & Camping Park
Coombes Cider Mill Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Caravan parks · South West England
Cripps Farm Holidays
Cripps Farm Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Ashton Drove Motorhome Park
Ashton Drove Motorhome Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lost Hope Farm
Lost Hope Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Home Farm Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King William Inn
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📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Cobblestones Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mark?
- Mark is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA9), in the parish of Mark.
- What is Mark?
- Mark — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Mark?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA9.
- Is Mark a protected site?
- Yes — Mark is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Mark free to visit?
- Yes, Mark is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mark?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA9.