Historic pubs · South Wales
Old Bell Inn
In or near Winscombe.
Old Bell Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 3.8 km
About
Old Bell Inn is a historic pub in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- 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.
Place summary
The Old Bell Inn is a pub located in Banwell, South Wales, within the postcode area BS29. It is situated in a region designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Severn Estuary, and is part of the Mendip National Nature Reserve (NNR) and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a scenic setting, with opportunities to appreciate the surrounding natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3275, -2.8640
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Banwell
- Postcode
- BS29 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26422850 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Andrew, Banwell
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Cart Wash
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Banwell Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Banwell Ochre Caves
Caves · 0.8 km
Banwell Camp
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Banwell Plain
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Banwell Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Stonebridge Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Standing stone 150m south-east of Yarberry Farm
Windmills · 1.5 km
Banwell Caves
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Court Farm Country Park
Zoos & aquariums · 1.6 km
Nearby
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Church of St Andrew, Banwell
Church of St Andrew, Banwell — church in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
The Cart Wash
The Cart Wash — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm — archaeological site in Banwell, North Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Castles · South Wales
Banwell Castle
Banwell Castle — castle in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK.
Caves · South Wales
Banwell Ochre Caves
Banwell Ochre Caves — a cave broad in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Vineyards · South Wales
Banwell Camp
Banwell Camp — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Old Bell Inn
Places to stay
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Stonebridge Farm Campsite
Stonebridge Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Summer Lane Parkhomes
Summer Lane Parkhomes — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Myrtle Farm Touring Park
Myrtle Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 3Caravan parks · South Wales
West End Farm Caravan Park
West End Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bell Inn?
- Old Bell Inn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS29 6BL), in the parish of Banwell.
- What is Old Bell Inn?
- Old Bell Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bell Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS29 6BL.
- Is Old Bell Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Old Bell Inn is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Old Bell Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS29 6BL.