Villages · South Wales
Sandford
In or near Winscombe.
Sandford — a village in wales south.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 4.1 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 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandford is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Winscombe and Sandford. With a population of 2,135, it is situated near significant natural designations, including the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Additionally, it is part of the Ramsar-listed Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3323, -2.8312
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Winscombe and Sandford
- Postcode
- BS25 5SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Population
- 2,135
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638593 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thatchers Cider
Breweries · 0.4 km
Mangle Hole
Caves · 0.5 km
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.6 km
Sandford and Banwell railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Triple Hole
Caves · 0.7 km
Sandford Levvy
Caves · 0.7 km
Banwell Plain
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Banwell Camp
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Banwell Ochre Caves
Caves · 1.5 km
Wimblestone standing stone
Windmills · 1.6 km
Wimblestone
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Church of St John the Baptist, Churchill
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Breweries · South Wales
Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider — English cider brewery.
📷 3📷 3Museums · South Wales
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · South Wales
Sandford and Banwell railway station
Sandford and Banwell railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Where to eat & stay near Sandford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 4Campsites · South Wales
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.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Oak Farm Touring Park
Oak Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandford?
- Sandford is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 5SA), in the parish of Winscombe and Sandford.
- What is Sandford?
- Sandford — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 5SA.
- Is Sandford a protected site?
- Yes — Sandford is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 5SA.