Towns & cities · South West England
Wambrook
Wambrook — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wambrook is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 184 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.8626°, -3.0031°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wambrook is a village and civil parish in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset, England. The village lies about 2 miles (3 km) southwest of the town of Chard. The parish includes the hamlets of Higher Wambrook and Lower Wambrook which is sometimes known as Haselcombe. Ferne Animal Sanctuary is in the west of the parish.
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Background
History
In the west of the parish at Wortheal there are substantial earthworks which may date from the Iron Age. Until 1895 Wambrook was part of the Beaminster Forum and Redhone Hundred in Dorset, only after that becoming part of Somerset.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8626, -3.0031
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wambrook
- Postcode
- TA20 3EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Population
- 184
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 9.3 km
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q767517 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wambrook (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wambrook - Wambrook Methodist Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 287988.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Higher Wambrook
Villages · 1.0 km
Bounds Lane
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Turnpike Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Chard Museum
Museums · 2.6 km
The Choughs Public House
Historic pubs · 2.8 km
John Stringfellow Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Chard War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Chard
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Whitestaunton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Chard, Somerset
Museums · 3.3 km
Whitestaunton Camp
Vineyards · 3.3 km
St Andrew's Church
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Wambrook is a village located in South West England with a population of 184. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 184
- Constituency
- Yeovil
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wambrook
7 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Chard Museum
Chard Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
John Stringfellow Monument
John Stringfellow Monument — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Turnpike Caravan Park
Turnpike Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 4Vineyards · South West England
Whitestaunton Camp
Whitestaunton Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Bounds Lane
Bounds Lane — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Choughs Public House
The Choughs Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Bounds Lane
Bounds Lane — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Turnpike Caravan Park
Turnpike Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Chard Museum
Chard Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Choughs Public House
The Choughs Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
John Stringfellow Monument
John Stringfellow Monument — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wambrook
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Turnpike Caravan Park
Turnpike Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Higher Sea House CL
Higher Sea House CL — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Best Western The Shrubbery
Best Western The Shrubbery — a hotel in england south west. 3-star. Brand: Best Western.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Choughs Public House
The Choughs Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Happy Return Public House
The Happy Return Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
La Campagna Restaurant & Bar
La Campagna Restaurant & Bar — a restaurant in england south west. Brand: La Campagna.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Former Old Inn Public House
Former Old Inn Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sidmouth Arms Including Front Boundary Walls
The Sidmouth Arms Including Front Boundary Walls in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wambrook?
- Wambrook is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA20 3EL), in the parish of Wambrook.
- What is Wambrook?
- Wambrook — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wambrook?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA20 3EL.
- Is Wambrook a protected site?
- Yes — Wambrook is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wambrook free to visit?
- Yes, Wambrook is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wambrook?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA20 3EL. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.