Villages · South West England
Timberscombe
In or near Dunster.
Timberscombe — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead · 4.6 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 2025
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Timberscombe is a village located in South-West England. It features traditional architecture and a rural setting typical of the region. The village is surrounded by scenic countryside, making it a quiet spot for those seeking a retreat. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere and access to local walking trails.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1686, -3.4951
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Timberscombe
- Postcode
- TA24 7TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635805 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Periton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Periton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Croydon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Black Ball
Viewpoints · 2.7 km
Clicket
Historic houses · 2.7 km
YHA Minehead
Hostels · 2.7 km
Black Ball Camp
Vineyards · 2.9 km
Gallox hill fort
Hill forts · 2.9 km
Long Wood Enclosure
Vineyards · 3.1 km
Old Frackford Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe — church in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Periton Hill
Periton Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 297 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Periton Hill
Periton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Croydon Hill
Croydon Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 365 m.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Timberscombe
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Minehead
YHA Minehead — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Minehead Caravan and Motorhome Club
Minehead Caravan and Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Minehead & Exmoor Caravan & Camping Park
Minehead & Exmoor Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Exmoor House
Exmoor House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Stags Head Inn
Stags Head Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Dunster Castle Hotel
The Dunster Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Cafés · South West England
Castle Coffee House
Castle Coffee House — a café in england south west.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Luttrell Arms
Luttrell Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Queens Hall, Minehead
Queens Hall, Minehead in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Ship Aground Public House
The Old Ship Aground Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Timberscombe?
- Timberscombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7TP), in the parish of Timberscombe.
- What is Timberscombe?
- Timberscombe — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Timberscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7TP.
- Is Timberscombe a protected site?
- Yes — Timberscombe is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Timberscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7TP.