Williton is is a medium-sized village situated at the junction of the A39, A358 and B3191 roads in West Somerset. It is a few miles inland from the coast and is between Minehead, Bridgwater and Taunton. There is plenty of evidence of ancient life in the area. Paleolithic, mesolithic and neolithic flints have been discovered nearby. At Battlegore, just north of the centre of Williton, stand three Bronze Age barrows. The name of Williton is Anglo-Saxon and means 'estate on the Willet'. The Willet is a brook that rises in the village. Long Street, Bridge Street, Priest Street, Robert Street and Shutgate Street have several 17th century houses but much of the centre of Williton dates from the later 19th century. Williton is a good centre for visiting the Quantocks, the Brendons and Exmoor as well as the coast at Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor and Watchet. There is accommodation in the village as well as camping, sailing and wind-surfing and the usual beach activities, all found nearby. There is easy access to the West Somerset Railway which is the longest private railway in the country. It is home to one of the ten stations on this line. Other places of interest include the Tropiquaria animal farm at the old radio station. Main facilities include a local supermarket, chain supermarket, post office, two banks, a petrol station and a garage
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Market
Pub and Bar
Royal Huntsman Inn
Wyndham Arms
School
St Peter’s C of E First School
Solicitor
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Shops
Places to Stay near Williton
The White House (0.06 miles)
The White House is a beautiful, Grade II listed, Georgian townhouse, which has been lovingly refurbished to a very high standard, achieving AA 4 stars. We are a friendly and relaxed, family run, guest house and we ... More | visit website
Catwell House (0.20 miles)
Bank House B&B (1.44 miles)
Knapp Cottage (1.72 miles)
White Horse Inn (2.02 miles)
A Traditional 17th century village freehouse with a beautiful riverside location, set on the very edge of the Exmoor National Park, tucked in between Cleeve Abbey and Torre Cider Farm, our ... More
Washford Inn (2.06 miles)
The Dairy (2.41 miles)
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Nestling in a pretty valley on the western fringes of the Quantock Hills, Meadowsweet Farm, set in 30 acres of meadows and woodland, is only 9 miles ... More
Dragon House Hotel (2.57 miles)
This 300-year-old country house hotel provides a friendly atmosphere, fine dining and comfortable rooms on the edge of Exmoor. Dragon House is recommended in the ‘2009 Michelin Hotel & Restaurant Guide’, and ... More
Wick House (2.65 miles)
Steps Farmhouse (2.82 miles)
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