South Petherton is a large village and civil parish in the district of South Somerset, in the county of Somerset, England. It occupies gently rolling, slightly elevated ground and is notable for its warm, honey‑coloured hamstone buildings quarried from nearby Ham Hill, giving the village a distinctly historic look and a well‑preserved medieval core and conservation area.
Historically a market and agricultural centre, the local economy still leans on farming and small businesses, while many residents commute to larger towns such as Yeovil and Taunton. Social life is lively for a village of its size, with independent shops, pubs and regular community events that celebrate its rural heritage and active local organisations.
Postcode districts covering South Petherton
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 13.9 miles
- Yeovil 7.1 miles
- Bridgwater 15.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 21.8 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 21.4 miles
- Dorchester 22.9 miles
- Bridport 15.4 miles
- Chard 8.3 miles
- Chard Town 8 miles
- Street 12.4 miles
- Honiton 20 miles
- Wells 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Over Stratton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Lopen Parish 1.4 miles
- Shepton Beauchamp Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Seavington St. Michael Built-up area 1.9 miles
- South Petherton & Islemoor Ward 2 miles
- Seavington St. Mary Parish 2.1 miles
- Martock Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 2.4 miles
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Merriott Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Kingsbury Episcopi Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hinton St. George Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in South Petherton
TA13 5AR, TA13 5DU, TA13 5BG, TA13 5EB, TA13 5BE, TA13 5DD, TA13 5BU, TA13 5AW, TA13 5DS … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 30.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.3 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 8.5 miles
Hotels near South Petherton Ad
- The Brewers Arms 3 0.1 miles
- The Duke of York 4 1.9 miles
- The Hollies Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- New Inn 4 4.5 miles
- The Kings Arms Inn 3.9 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The George Hotel 4.4 miles
- The Ilchester Arms Hotel, Ilchester Somerset 4 6.6 miles
- Pen Mill Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- The Crooked Swan 4.4 miles
Schools in South Petherton
- South Petherton C of E Infants and Pre School Primary
- South Petherton Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 6.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.9 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 14.3 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 15.1 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 15.3 miles
- Halswell House Country house 15.3 miles
- Halswell Estate 15.4 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 16.3 miles