Welcome to Winsford
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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 one hotel, The Royal Oak dating to before the start of the 16th century, and one shop and post office. There is also a tea garden and a service station, which does not serve fuel for motor vehicles. 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.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,087 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
297 (2021) |
Density |
10 people/km2 |
Mean age |
48.8 |
Ward |
Exmoor |
District |
West Somerset |
Postcodes |
TA22, TA24 |
ONS ID |
E04008865 |
Council
Contact details for Winsford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Winsford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Winsford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Winsford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Winsford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Winsford Parish.
Local News
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Woman shot dead in west Somerset | ITV News
Published: 24th Feb 2020
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Shock across West Somerset as four rural Post Offices close down
Published: 28th May 2023
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Winsford: The Exmoor village where Boris Johnson spent his childhood
Published: 22nd Jul 2022