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Villages · South West England

Winsham

In or near Thorncombe.

Winsham — a village in england south west.

Winsham Chapel built 1811 - geograph.org.uk - 3332402

Nick Chipchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Crewkerne · 8.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Winsham is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 748. The village features typical rural architecture and is situated amidst the countryside. It serves as a quiet residential area, offering a glimpse into village life in this part of the country.

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Coordinates
50.8536, -2.8892
District
Somerset
Parish
Winsham
Postcode
TA20 4DX
Parliamentary constituency
Yeovil
Population
748
Nearest railway station
Crewkerne — 8.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Old Milestone by the B3162, Church Street, Winsham - geograph.org.uk - 7554402📷 3

Historic bridges · South West England

Winsham Bridge (That Part In Winsham Civil Parish And Somerset County Council)

Winsham Bridge (That Part In Winsham Civil Parish And Somerset County Council) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Leigh House📷 5

Historic houses · South West England

Leigh House

Leigh House — historic site in Somerset, England, UK.

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Forde Abbey📷 5

Abbeys & priories · South West England

Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey — Grade I listed historic house museum in West Dorset, England, UK.

👶↗ fordeabbey.co.uk
Magnolia, Forde Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 6470678📷 4

Cathedrals · South West England

Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

👶↗ fordeabbey.co.uk
Cricket House, Cricket St Thomas - geograph.org.uk - 1274852📷 5

Zoos & aquariums · South West England

Cricket St Thomas

Cricket St Thomas is a parish in Somerset, England, situated in a valley between Chard and Crewkerne and was formerly within the South Somerset administrative district. The A30 road passes nearby. The

👶↗ somerset.gov.uk
St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset - geograph.org.uk - 7376862📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Two Monuments In Churchyard, About 3 Metres West Of Porch, Church Of St Thomas

Two Monuments In Churchyard, About 3 Metres West Of Porch, Church Of St Thomas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Winsham

Places to stay

House on Oathill Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5661447📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Oathill Campsite

Oathill Campsite — a campsite in england south west.

↗ oathillfarmholidaypark.co.uk
Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton - geograph.org.uk - 7254829📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Alpine Grove

Alpine Grove — a campsite in england south west.

Lane near Purtington - geograph.org.uk - 4361121📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Wytch Wood Camping

Wytch Wood Camping — a campsite in england south west.

Bridleway towards Ford's Croft Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7931719📷 5

Campsites · South West England

The Yurt Retreat

The Yurt Retreat — a campsite in england south west.

↗ theyurtretreat.co.uk
Sea Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7970628📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Higher Sea House CL

Higher Sea House CL — a campsite in england south west.

Wareham Road - geograph.org.uk - 3764672📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Hawkchurch Country Park

Hawkchurch Country Park — a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ darwinescapes.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Chard , Good Shepherd - geograph.org.uk - 8223146📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Happy Return Public House

The Happy Return Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Choughs, Chard High Street - geograph.org.uk - 8276230📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Choughs Public House

The Choughs Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Hawkchurch, St. John the Baptist's Church, Benefaction board - geograph.org.uk - 5356904📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Former Old Inn Public House

Former Old Inn Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The George Hotel, Crewkerne - geograph.org.uk - 5631154📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Swan Inn And Attached Stables

Swan Inn And Attached Stables in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sara's Dairy in Ilminster - geograph.org.uk - 1966401📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

George Hotel

George Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

Monument to Humphrey Walrond, St Mary's church, Ilminster - geograph.org.uk - 4143277📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Dolphin Public House

Dolphin Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winsham?
Winsham is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA20 4DX), in the parish of Winsham.
What is Winsham?
Winsham — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Winsham?
The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 8.1 km away. The nearest town is Thorncombe. Drivers can use postcode TA20 4DX.
Is Winsham a protected site?
Yes — Winsham is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Winsham?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA20 4DX. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.