Towns & cities · South Wales
Winscombe
Winscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Winscombe, the nearest railway station is Puxton Park, located 6.1 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is BS25 1LN.
About
Winscombe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3136°, -2.8263°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Winscombe is a large village in the North Somerset unitary district of Somerset, England, close to the settlements of Axbridge and Cheddar, on the western edge of the Mendip Hills, 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Weston-super-Mare and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Bristol. The Parish of Winscombe and Sandford, centred on the Parish Church of Church of St James the Great, includes the villages/hamlets of Barton, Hale, Oakridge, Nye, Sidcot and Woodborough. Winscombe has a few shops and businesses focused in the centre of the village, along Woodborough Road and Sandford Road. There is a doctor's surgery in the village, a vet and two dentists. West of the village is the Max Bog biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Background
History
It has been suggested that the name means a valley belonging to a Saxon named Wine. The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred. Winscombe was the subject of a historical and archaeological study led by Professor Mick Aston, published in the Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. In April 1973, many residents died in Invicta International Airlines Flight 435, the worst aviation accident in Swiss history, with those from Axbridge and Cheddar.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3136, -2.8263
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Winscombe and Sandford
- Postcode
- BS25 1LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q953300 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winscombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Winscombe Woodborough Road.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Campsites · 0.7 km
Wimblestone standing stone
Windmills · 1.3 km
Wimblestone
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Shute Shelf
Mountain passes · 1.4 km
Kingswood
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
Triple Hole
Caves · 1.6 km
Church of St James, Winscombe
Historic churches · 1.6 km
The Manor
Stately homes · 1.8 km
Mangle Hole
Caves · 1.8 km
Shipham
Villages · 1.8 km
Shipham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Calamine processor at NGR ST 4439 5739
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Winscombe is a town located in the South Wales region. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
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Things to see in Winscombe
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Banwell Castle
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📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Andrew, Banwell
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Church of St John the Baptist, Churchill
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm — archaeological site in Banwell, North Somerset, England, UK.
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📷 3Breweries · South Wales
Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider — English cider brewery.
📷 3Stately homes · South Wales
The Manor
The Manor — Grade II listed manor house in Shipham, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
The Cart Wash
The Cart Wash — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Wimblestone
Wimblestone — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · South Wales
Dolebury Hill Fort
Dolebury Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Dolebury Warren inner wall
Dolebury Warren inner wall — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
ROC Post Windscombe
ROC Post Windscombe — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South Wales
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South Wales
Puxton Park
Puxton Park — a zoo aquarium in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South Wales
Court Farm Country Park
Court Farm Country Park — a zoo aquarium in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 4Heritage railway stations · South Wales
Sandford and Banwell railway station
Sandford and Banwell railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St James, Winscombe
Church of St James, Winscombe — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Shipham War Memorial
Shipham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Rowberrow War Memorial
Rowberrow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Calamine processor at NGR ST 4439 5739
Calamine processor at NGR ST 4439 5739 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Windmills · South Wales
Wimblestone standing stone
Wimblestone standing stone — a post mill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Wimblestone
Wimblestone — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 4Campsites · South Wales
Stonebridge Farm Campsite
Stonebridge Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winscombe?
- Winscombe is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1LN), in the parish of Winscombe and Sandford.
- What is Winscombe?
- Winscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Winscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1LN.
- Is Winscombe a protected site?
- Yes — Winscombe is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Winscombe free to visit?
- Yes, Winscombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1LN.