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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Rooks Bridge

In or near Compton Bishop.

Rooks Bridge — a village in england south west.

A little hop onto the bus - geograph.org.uk - 5889479

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Highbridge and Burnham · 7.1 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 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • 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

Rooks Bridge is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 389. This small settlement features typical rural architecture and is representative of the region's agricultural history. Its community is characterised by a quiet, village atmosphere, typical of the area. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, reflecting the local lifestyle.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2672, -2.9058
District
Somerset
Parish
East Brent
Postcode
BS26 2TE
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Population
389
Nearest railway station
Highbridge and Burnham7.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rooks Bridge?
Rooks Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26 2TE), in the parish of East Brent.
What is Rooks Bridge?
Rooks Bridge — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Rooks Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS26 2TE.
Is Rooks Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Rooks Bridge is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Rooks Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26 2TE.