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a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset

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About Wellington

This is the small town from which Arthur Wellesley, later to become Duke of Wellington, took his name. He had an estate in the area, but is thought to have been an infrequent visitor. Wellington celebrates its connection with the famous "Iron" Duke, with an obelisk on the hill above the town. From this high vantage point there are stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Historically, the town appears to have been mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, but there is an earlier mention pre this date, possibly around 899 to 909 when the town was referred to as Weolingtun.

An important personage in Wellington was Sir John Popham (1533-1607) he was a Lord Chief Justice of England. He built a grand mansion in Wellington which was destroyed during the Civil War, playing fields now occupy the site where the house once stood. During his illustrious career, Sir John tried Mary, Queen of Scots, Guy Fawkes and Raleigh. A monument to Sir John can be found in Wellington Parish Church.

The town is situated in the shelter of the Blackdown Hills, close to the River Tone in what is a delightful rural area. It has several shops, some specialising in arts, crafts and antiques. An added bonus in the town is the regular monthly farmers market, this draws visitors from many of the smaller out-lying villages and hamlets.

Wellington has several cafe's, restaurants and pubs, some historic, certainly at least one dates back to the 17th century when it was horses not cars that clattered through this pleasant, friendly town which amongst its attractions boasts a park given to Wellington by the Fox family in 1903. With the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund, a grant has enabled this fine example of a Victorian landscape to be restored for the pleasure of the towns people and visitors.

Wellington lies close to the borders of Devon a short distance from Taunton, it can be reached via an exit of the M5 motorway and seems to be much used as a stopping place for tourists en-route for the coast. This is a pity for this charming little town is worth more than a second glance, it would make a pleasant place in which to spend a romantic weekend, or to use as a base for exploring the Somerset coast and the Exmoor National Park.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Wellington

The Blackdown Hills	(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Black Down Hills	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Taunton Castle	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Fyne Court	(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Halsway Manor	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Knightshayes Court	(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Grand Western Canal Country Park	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Coleridge Cottage	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Tiverton Castle	(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Quantock Hills	(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Dillington House	(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Loughwood Meeting House	(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Barrington Court	(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas	(16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cricket St Thomas House	(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Wellington

Broadhembury, in the county of Devon (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction S)
Broadhembury is an idyllic village which is an oasis of calm and beauty lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills.
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Holford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction N)
Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast.
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Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NE)
Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King.
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Dalwood, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SE)
Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church....
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Ilminster, in the county of Somerset (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)
Charmingly set in the favoured Somerset countryside is the pleasant little town of Ilminster.
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Axminster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)
Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon.
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Winsford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction NW)
One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book
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Langport, in the county of Somerset (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction E)
This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside.
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Minehead, in the county of Somerset (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NW)
Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for...
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Pinhoe, in the county of Devon (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction SW)
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Axmouth, in the county of Devon (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction S)
This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port.
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Martock, in the county of Somerset (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction E)
The interior of Martock's Ham-stone church is perhaps the grandest in all Somerset, the startling effect of the golden stone against the most lavishly decorated of the county's great tie-beam roofs is simply overwhelming.
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Seaton, in the county of Devon (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction S)
The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era.
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Withypool, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction NW)
R.D.Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar of the Royal Oak in Withypool and the famous artist Alfred Munnings had a...
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Burnham-on-Sea, in the county of Somerset (20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction NE)
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Nearby travel help

M5 Junction 26	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction E)
Taunton Station	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 27	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)
Tiverton Parkway Station	(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)
Exeter Airport	(18.9 miles, 30.3 km, direction SW)
Cardiff International Airport	(29.5 miles, 47.4 km, direction N)
Wellington to London	(139.3 miles, 224.1 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Wellington

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Wellington center
Bindon Country House Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NW)
Best Western Rumwell Manor Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE)
Meryan House Hotel	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)
Brookfield House	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)
The Corner House Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)
White Hart Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW)
Castle Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)
Salisbury House Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)
Cedar Falls Health Spa	(6.2 miles, 10.1 km, direction N)
Express By Holiday Inn Taunton	(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)
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