Towns & cities · South West England
Tolland
Tolland — village and civil parish in Taunton Deane, Somerset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crowcombe Heathfield · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tolland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 85 people. Address: TA4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Taunton Deane, Somerset, England". Coordinates: 51.0848°, -3.2791°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Tolland is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles (14.5 km) north west of Taunton, between the Brendon Hills and Quantock Hills. The parish has a population of 81.
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Background
History
The parish of Tolland was part of the Taunton Deane Hundred. Tolland County in Connecticut, USA is named after the village. The connection was Henry Wolcott who emigrated to America and founded a prominent family which included Oliver Wolcott who signed the United States Declaration of Independence.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0848, -3.2791
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Tolland
- Postcode
- TA4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Population
- 85
- Nearest railway station
- Crowcombe Heathfield — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q979824 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tolland, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John the Baptist's Church, Tolland, Somerset.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Stately homes · 0.9 km
Willett Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Willett Tower
Follies · 1.4 km
Willett Hill
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Middle Stone Farm Glamping
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Middle Stone Farm Glamping
Campsites · 1.8 km
Brompton Ralph War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Willett House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Church of St Lawrence, Lydeard St Lawrence
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Lydeard St Lawrence War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Hartrow Manor
Stately homes · 2.4 km
Ollery Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Tolland is a small village located in South West England with a population of 85. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 85
- Constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
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Things to see in Tolland
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Church of the Holy Ghost, Crowcombe
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Combe Sydenham
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Crowcombe Heathfield
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Gaulden Manor
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Hartrow Manor
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West Somerset Railway
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📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
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📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
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📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
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West Somerset Railway
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Willett House
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Elworthy Barrows
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Trendle Ring
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Alfoxton House
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Pyleigh Manor
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Crowcombe War Memorial, 10 Metres South East of Church House
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Gaulden Manor
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Willett Hill
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Willett Hill
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📷 3Campsites · South West England
Middle Stone Farm Glamping
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Middle Stone Farm Glamping
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Where to eat & stay near Tolland
Places to stay
📷 3Campsites · South West England
Middle Stone Farm Glamping
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Middle Stone Farm Glamping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hurley View
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Quantock Orchard Caravan Park
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
West View Bed & Breakfast
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Farmers Arms
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The Carew Arms And Attached Outbuilding
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The Chapel
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolland?
- Tolland is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4), in the parish of Tolland.
- What is Tolland?
- Tolland — village and civil parish in Taunton Deane, Somerset, England.
- How do I get to Tolland?
- The nearest railway station is Crowcombe Heathfield, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4.
- Is Tolland a protected site?
- Yes — Tolland is part of the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tolland free to visit?
- Yes, Tolland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tolland?
- The nearest railway station is Crowcombe Heathfield, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4.