Towns & cities · South West England
Mells
Mells — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Frome · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mells is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 647 people. Address: BA11. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.2397°, -2.3881°.
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Mells is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, near the town of Frome.
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Background
History
In the Domesday Book of 1086 the village was known as "Mulne" meaning several mills. The parish was part of the hundred of Frome. Around 1500 Mells seems to have been known as Iron Burgh, as a result of the iron ore extracted in the area. The village hall was built in the 14th century as a tithe barn for Glastonbury Abbey and now serves as the village hall. During the 19th and early 20th centuries Mells and surrounding villages had several coal mines on the Somerset coalfield, much of which may have supplied the iron works of James Fussell. The Old Ironstone Works is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the population of Greater and Lesser Horseshoe bats. The site is a…
Visiting
Mells was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020. The publication recommends that visitors "marvel at the 15th-century New Street".
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- Coordinates
- 51.2397, -2.3881
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Mells
- Postcode
- BA11
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Population
- 647
- Nearest railway station
- Frome — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1863626 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mells, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: StAndrews Mells4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mells War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Talbot Inn
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
St Andrew's Church, Mells
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Mells Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
Wadbury Camp
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Bridge And Adjacent Ruin Of Mill 20 Metres South West Of Bilboa House
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Old Iron Works, Mells
Museums · 0.8 km
Fussells Iron Works (ruins)
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Whatley Quarry
Quarries · 1.1 km
Newbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Tedbury Camp
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Manor Farmhouse Gatehouse
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.5 km
Mells is a village in South East England with a population of 647. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 647
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Mells
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Mells →
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Mells Manor
Mells Manor — Grade I listed house in Mells, Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of All Saints, Nunney
Church of All Saints, Nunney — church in Nunney, Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of St Mary, Witham Friary
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Church of the Holy Trinity, Chantry
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📷 5Quarries · South West England
Colemans Quarry
Colemans Quarry — Limestone quarry in Somerset, England.
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Holwell Quarries
Holwell Quarries — Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, England.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Nunney Castle
Nunney Castle — medieval castle in Somerset, England, UK.
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St Andrew's Church, Mells
St Andrew's Church, Mells — church in Mells, Somerset, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Nunney Guard House
Nunney Guard House — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Fussells Iron Works (ruins)
Fussells Iron Works (ruins) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Manor Farmhouse Gatehouse
Manor Farmhouse Gatehouse — a Grade I-listed farm in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Stream, 350 Metres Eat Of Facade Of Manor Farmhouse
Bridge Over Stream, 350 Metres Eat Of Facade Of Manor Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge And Adjacent Ruin Of Mill 20 Metres South West Of Bilboa House
Bridge And Adjacent Ruin Of Mill 20 Metres South West Of Bilboa House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Nunney Bridge
Nunney Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Mells War Memorial
Mells War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Nunney War Memorial
Nunney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Ammerdown Tower
Ammerdown Tower — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Nunney
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📷 5Museums · South West England
Old Iron Works, Mells
Old Iron Works, Mells — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Wadbury Camp
Wadbury Camp — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Kingsdown Camp
Kingsdown Camp — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Mells War Memorial
Mells War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot Inn
The Talbot Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Andrew's Church, Mells
St Andrew's Church, Mells — church in Mells, Somerset, England, UK.
Flagship📷 10Stately homes · South West England
Mells Manor
Mells Manor — Grade I listed house in Mells, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Wadbury Camp
Wadbury Camp — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge And Adjacent Ruin Of Mill 20 Metres South West Of Bilboa House
Bridge And Adjacent Ruin Of Mill 20 Metres South West Of Bilboa House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mells
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Pitchperfect
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Radstock Hotel
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The Woolpack Inn
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Old Bath Arms
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The Jolliffe Arms And Nos 235 And 236
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mells?
- Mells is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11), in the parish of Mells.
- What is Mells?
- Mells — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Mells?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11.
- Is Mells free to visit?
- Yes, Mells is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mells?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11.