Towns & cities · South West England
Winsford
Winsford — village and civil parish in Somerset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Winsford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 296 people. Address: TA24. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, England". Coordinates: 51.0993°, -3.5652°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Barle Valley SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Winsford is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, located about 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Dulverton. It is within the borders of the Exmoor National Park and around 10 miles (16.1 km) south-west of the coastal town of Minehead. The village has a hotel, The Royal Oak dating to before the start of the 16th century, and a small shop. The village is on the route of the Samaritans Way South West and is located within the Exmoor National Park. To the east of the village is the hamlet of West Howetown.
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Background
History
Winsford Hill is the location of the Wambarrows, a number of Bronze Age burial sites, and Road Castle an Iron Age bank and ditch approximately 2 mi west from the village. The ditch is almost square in plan with rounded corners and covers an area of approximately 0.7 acres. The area is home to the Caratacus Stone, a standing stone believed to have been erected by pagan inhabitants of the village, and first documented in 1219. The village appears in the Domesday Book of 1085, which lists the presence of 34 smallholders, 41 villagers, 52 sheep and 9 slaves, the whole area being capable of supporting 64 ploughs, despite 40 acre of it being woodland. Farms in the village include Nethercote,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0993, -3.5652
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Winsford
- Postcode
- TA24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Population
- 296
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q985314 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winsford, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Winsfordchurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bridge Over Winn Brook
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Garratts Wood
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Edbrooke Bridge At Ngr Ss 9117 3419
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Halse Farm
Campsites · 0.9 km
Caratacus Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Draydon Knap
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Exe Valley Caravan Site
Campsites · 2.2 km
Exton
Villages · 2.4 km
Exmoor
National parks · 2.4 km
Oldrey Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Winsford is a town located in South West England, with a population of 296. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 296
- Constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Winsford
48 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Winsford →
Flagship📷 10National parks · South West England
Exmoor
Exmoor is a National park in South West England.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Ashwick House
Ashwick House — house near Dulverton, Somerset, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Garratts Wood
Garratts Wood is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Landacre Lane
Landacre Lane is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · South West England
Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3National parks · South West England
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor National Park — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Road Castle
Road Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Withypool Stone Circle
Withypool Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 2Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Lyncombe Farmhouse
Lyncombe Farmhouse — a Grade II*-listed farm in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895
Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Edbrooke Bridge At Ngr Ss 9117 3419
Edbrooke Bridge At Ngr Ss 9117 3419 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Exford Bridge At Ngr Ss 8525 3836
Exford Bridge At Ngr Ss 8525 3836 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Chilly Bridge At Ngr Ss 9239 3068
Chilly Bridge At Ngr Ss 9239 3068 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Winn Brook
Bridge Over Winn Brook — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Withypool Bridge
Withypool Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
Caratacus Stone
Caratacus Stone — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Brompton Regis
Brompton Regis (formerly known as Kingsbrompton) is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Dulverton. It is situated on the River Pulham in the Brendon Hi
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tarr Farm Inn
Tarr Farm Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Stagshead Farm Exmoor B&B
Stagshead Farm Exmoor B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Exford Youth Hostel
Exford Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Winn Brook
Bridge Over Winn Brook — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Garratts Wood
Garratts Wood is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Edbrooke Bridge At Ngr Ss 9117 3419
Edbrooke Bridge At Ngr Ss 9117 3419 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Winsford
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Exe Valley Caravan Site
Exe Valley Caravan Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Stagshead Farm Exmoor B&B
Stagshead Farm Exmoor B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tarr Farm Inn
Tarr Farm Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Noorthmoor House
Noorthmoor House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Exford Youth Hostel
Exford Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
Castle Coffee House
Castle Coffee House — a café in england south west.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Luttrell Arms
Luttrell Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Butchers Arms
The Butchers Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winsford?
- Winsford is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24), in the parish of Winsford.
- What is Winsford?
- Winsford — village and civil parish in Somerset, England.
- How do I get to Winsford?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24.
- Is Winsford a protected site?
- Yes — Winsford is part of the Barle Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Winsford free to visit?
- Yes, Winsford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winsford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.