Villages · South West England
West Monkton
In or near West Monkton.
West Monkton — a village in england south west.
Nick Chipchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 4.5 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 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Monkton is a village located in South-West England. It features a mix of residential and rural landscapes, typical of the region. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. Its setting provides access to surrounding countryside, making it a peaceful location for those exploring the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0494, -3.0542
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Monkton
- Postcode
- TA2 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634339 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of St Augustine, West Monkton
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Manor houses · 1.3 km
Somerset Camping & Caravans
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Theatres · 1.6 km
WW1 Somerset Wood Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Memorial to the Fallen of The Falklands War
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Hestercombe Gardens
Gardens · 2.1 km
Garden Walls, Paving And Steps On The South Front Of Hestercombe House
Holy wells · 2.1 km
Hestercombe House
Museums · 2.1 km
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Nearby
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Church of St Augustine, West Monkton
Church of St Augustine, West Monkton — church in West Monkton, UK.
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West Monkton
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Walford House
Walford House — house in West Monkton, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Gotton Manor
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
Somerset Camping & Caravans — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
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Where to eat & stay near West Monkton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Blorenge House Hotel
Blorenge House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Huntstile organic farm
Huntstile organic farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 6Hotels · South West England
Corner House Hotel
Corner House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Yallands Farmhouse
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheel Tapper Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tudor Tavern, Taunton
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
Winchester Arms Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Cosy Club Taunton
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Monkton?
- West Monkton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA2 8NP), in the parish of West Monkton.
- What is West Monkton?
- West Monkton — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to West Monkton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA2 8NP.
- Is West Monkton a protected site?
- Yes — West Monkton is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to West Monkton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA2 8NP.