Wincanton Map

Detailed Street Map of Wincanton Somerset & Guide to the Area

Wincanton Map Somerset: Interactive map of Wincanton, displaying the town situated in the county of Somerset, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) bottom right of map to display a detailed street map of Wincanton area and a Wincanton town centre map, showing Wincanton Sports Centre and Wincanton Business Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Wincanton map are: Morrisons, Lidl, Co-op Food, Wincanton Post Office, Boots Pharmacy, Wincanton Health Centre, Wincanton Community Hospital, Wincanton Library, Wincanton Town Hall, The Dolphin Hotel, The Nog Inn, The Bear Inn, The Smithy, Wincanton Tandoori, Hooga Coffee, Cale Park Kitchen, Wincanton Sports Centre, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton Memorial Hall, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Wincanton Methodist Church, Wincanton Primary School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, King Arthur's Community School, Wincanton Rugby Club, Wincanton Football Club, Wincanton Recreation Ground, Cale Park, Wincanton Museum, Stourhead.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Bayford, Stoke Trister, Cucklington, Charlton Musgrove, Bratton Seymour, Shepton Montague, Maperton, Holton, North Cheriton, South Cheriton, Horsington, Templecombe, Henstridge, Yenston, Abbas Combe, Stowell, Buckhorn Weston, Kington Magna, West Stour, East Stour, Bourton, Zeals, Penselwood.

Wincanton is a lively market town that's located in south-east Somerset, close to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders, and surrounded by gently rolling countryside. Home to roughly 6,000 people, it has Saxon roots and grew as a coaching and market centre on the old route between London and the South West. Horse racing is a big part of local life, with Wincanton Racecourse bringing in visitors throughout the season.

The A303 passes close by, making road travel towards Yeovil, Salisbury and London pretty straightforward, while nearby railway stations at Templecombe, Bruton and Castle Cary provide useful train connections. Wincanton has its fair share of supermarkets, independent shops, pubs, cafés, schools, medical services and sports facilities, so most everyday needs are covered. The town also has a quirky connection with Terry Pratchett's fictional Discworld. Stourhead is the standout nearby National Trust attraction, with Lytes Cary Manor and Montacute House also within reach, while English Heritage sites including Sherborne Old Castle, Nunney Castle and Farleigh Hungerford Castle provide plenty more history for a day out.

FAQ About Wincanton, Somerset

• Where is Wincanton located? - Wincanton is in south-east Somerset, close to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders, around five miles north of Gillingham and roughly 12 miles north-east of Yeovil.
• What is Wincanton famous for? - Wincanton is particularly known for Wincanton Racecourse, its traditional market-town history and its unusual official connection with Ankh-Morpork, the fictional city from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels.
• What is the population of Wincanton? - Wincanton has a population of roughly 6,000 people, though the precise total varies depending on the census boundaries and geographical area being counted.
• Does Wincanton have a railway station? - Wincanton no longer has its own passenger railway station, so most public transport relies on buses, with Templecombe, Bruton, Castle Cary and Gillingham providing useful railway connections nearby.
• What is there to do around Wincanton? - You can spend a day at Wincanton Racecourse, explore the town's independent shops and historic streets, enjoy local countryside walks or head to nearby Bruton, Sherborne, Stourhead and the pretty villages of the Blackmore Vale.
• What National Trust and English Heritage attractions are near Wincanton? - Stourhead is one of the closest major National Trust attractions, with Lytes Cary Manor and Montacute House also within travelling distance, while English Heritage sites in the wider area include Sherborne Old Castle, Nunney Castle and Farleigh Hungerford Castle.

We hope you found this Wincanton tourist map useful for your visit to this area of Somerset.

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