Towns & cities · South West England
Shoscombe
Shoscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shoscombe, the nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, located 5.9 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Shoscombe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 416 people. Address: BA2. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.3037°, -2.4066°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Shoscombe is a small village and civil parish in the valley of the Wellow Brook in north-east Somerset, about 7 miles (11 km) south of Bath, England. The parish has a population of 443. From 23 September 1929 until the line closed on 7 March 1966, Shoscombe had a railway station, Shoscombe and Single Hill Halt, on the main line of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Shoscombe School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, in a grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3037, -2.4066
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Shoscombe
- Postcode
- BA2
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Population
- 416
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 5.9 km
- Official site
- neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1925192 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shoscombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shoscombe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Hill forts · 2.0 km
St John's Church, Peasedown St John
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Fir Tree Inn
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Radstock Round Hill
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Radstock War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Roman temple in Camerton
Follies · 3.0 km
Radstock Museum
Museums · 3.1 km
Shoscombe is a village in South East England with a population of 416. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 416
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
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Things to see in Shoscombe
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St John's Church, Peasedown St John
St John's Church, Peasedown St John — grade II listed church in Peasedown St John, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow — Neolithic chambered tomb in England.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Radstock Museum
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Ammerdown House
Ammerdown House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Hassage Manor
Hassage Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Radstock War Memorial
Radstock War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Colliery Wheel
Colliery Wheel — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · South West England
Roman temple in Camerton
Roman temple in Camerton — a temple folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Radstock
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River Somer
River Somer — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Radstock Hotel
The Radstock Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Radstock Round Hill
Radstock Round Hill — a castle in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Huddox Hill
Huddox Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Haydon Hill
Haydon Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 135 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Huddox Hill
Huddox Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 168 m.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Fox And Badger Public House
Fox And Badger Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Apple Tree Inn
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Apple Tree Inn
Apple Tree Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Huddox Hill
Huddox Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 168 m.
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Huddox Hill
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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St John's Church, Peasedown St John
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Where to eat & stay near Shoscombe
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Radstock Hotel
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Old Priory
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Farleigh Road Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Centenary Wood Campsite
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Old Mills Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Apple Tree Inn
Apple Tree Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Fox And Badger Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shoscombe?
- Shoscombe is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2), in the parish of Shoscombe.
- What is Shoscombe?
- Shoscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Shoscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2.
- Is Shoscombe free to visit?
- Yes, Shoscombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shoscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2.