Garden City

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Garden City

Signposts, Huish Episcopi, Somerset
Signposts, Huish Episcopi, Somerset Credit: nick macneill

Garden City is a charming village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, it offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. With a population of around 2,500 people, it maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is renowned for its beautiful gardens and green spaces, which have earned it the name "Garden City." These well-maintained gardens can be found throughout the village, adding to its overall aesthetic appeal. The abundance of flowers and plants create a vibrant and colorful environment, particularly during the spring and summer months.

Garden City boasts a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. There is a local primary school, providing education for children in the village and surrounding areas. Additionally, the village has a small selection of shops, including a convenience store and a post office, ensuring that residents have access to essential goods and services.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking trails and nature reserves nearby. The Mendip Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide stunning views and are popular with hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Garden City is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a close community spirit and a beautiful natural environment. Its charming gardens and convenient amenities make it an attractive place to live or visit in Somerset.

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Garden City Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.042421/-2.8167134 or Grid Reference ST4227. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Signposts, Huish Episcopi, Somerset
Signposts, Huish Episcopi, Somerset
St. Mary's, Huish Episcopi, Somerset
St. Mary's, Huish Episcopi, Somerset
The Post Office at Langport
The Post Office at Langport
Poolmead An area of what looks like particularly wet and poor quality pasture to the north-west of Langport, despite the many drainage ditches.  On the map this has almost a paddy field quality.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Taunton at 1529.
Poolmead
An area of what looks like particularly wet and poor quality pasture to the north-west of Langport, despite the many drainage ditches. On the map this has almost a paddy field quality. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Taunton at 1529.
Muddy field near Upton
Muddy field near Upton
Field edge near Upton
Field edge near Upton
Barn near Upton
Barn near Upton
Langport across Huish Level
Langport across Huish Level
Huish Level, Langport
Huish Level, Langport
Langport from the footpath to Drayton
Langport from the footpath to Drayton
Langport: Bow Street
Langport: Bow Street
Langport: View across Little Moor towards the Viaduct
Langport: View across Little Moor towards the Viaduct
Langport: Bow Street
Langport: Bow Street
Langport Telephone Exchange Situated in Old Market Square off the A378 North Street, this modern TE would have replaced a smaller building from the GPO era during the early 1970s. Besides Langport, this TE also serves Aller, Bramwell, Curry Rivel, Drayton, Henley, High Ham, Huish Episcopi, Low Ham, Muchelney, Pibsbury, Pitney and Wearne nearby. This TE has (01458) 25xxxx numbers, the (01458) referring to the Glastonbury group of TEs, and its postcode is TA10 9RP.
Langport Telephone Exchange
Situated in Old Market Square off the A378 North Street, this modern TE would have replaced a smaller building from the GPO era during the early 1970s. Besides Langport, this TE also serves Aller, Bramwell, Curry Rivel, Drayton, Henley, High Ham, Huish Episcopi, Low Ham, Muchelney, Pibsbury, Pitney and Wearne nearby. This TE has (01458) 25xxxx numbers, the (01458) referring to the Glastonbury group of TEs, and its postcode is TA10 9RP.
High Ham: Paradise Mill Watermill, disused, in a parish which in earlier centuries had several windmills. With miller's cottage attached. Paradise Mill may have served the villagers of nearby Wearne
High Ham: Paradise Mill
Watermill, disused, in a parish which in earlier centuries had several windmills. With miller's cottage attached. Paradise Mill may have served the villagers of nearby Wearne
Langport: Road from Langport during the Floods
Langport: Road from Langport during the Floods
Eli's or the Rose and Crown Huish Episcopi Built in the 17C the pub has been in the same family for 120 years. 
For the history please see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.huishepiscopi.org.uk/business-services/food-and-drink/107-rose-a-crown" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.huishepiscopi.org.uk/business-services/food-and-drink/107-rose-a-crown">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The tree behind the pub in the other photographs has disappeared!
Eli's or the Rose and Crown Huish Episcopi
Built in the 17C the pub has been in the same family for 120 years. For the history please see LinkExternal link The tree behind the pub in the other photographs has disappeared!
The Town Hall, Langport
The Town Hall, Langport
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Garden City is located at Grid Ref: ST4227 (Lat: 51.042421, Lng: -2.8167134)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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