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Draycott

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Draycott

Draycott works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wedmore, 3km from Cheddar Gorge.

Draycott is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,057, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Draycott sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Draycott to your route.

About Draycott

Draycott is a village in Somerset, England, neighbouring the village of Cheddar on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is now the larger village in the civil parish of Rodney Stoke.

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Where is Draycott located?

Draycott is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2561 latitude, -2.7512 longitude.

What is the population of Draycott?

Draycott has a population of approximately 1,057 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,057
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.2561, -2.7512

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Draycott

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cheddar Gorge

Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cheddar Gorge Viewpoint

England's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.

4 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Wells Cathedral

Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Glastonbury Tor

Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.

13 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

24 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Baths, Bath

Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Haynes International Motor Museum

The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stourhead

One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Draycott

  • Right hereCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 24 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 49 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 60 kmPorlock HillBritain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
  • 66 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Draycott.

Cheddar

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 5,199

Wedmore

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5 km awayPop. 1,409

Axbridge

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Shipham

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7 km awayPop. 1,087

Burrington

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8 km awayPop. 237

Blagdon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,001

Winscombe

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9 km awayPop. 4,546

Wells

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 11,145

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