Timsbury

Civil Parish in Somerset

England

Timsbury

High Littleton : Grassy Field & Gate A field seen from Bungay&#039;s Hill. — High Littleton : Grassy Field & Gate Credit: Lewis Clarke

Timsbury is a small civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southwest of Bath, it is nestled in the picturesque Chew Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside.

With a population of around 2,500 residents, Timsbury retains its quaint and rural charm. The parish consists of a compact village center, with a range of amenities including a post office, convenience store, and several local businesses. The village also boasts a primary school, providing education for children aged 4 to 11.

Timsbury is renowned for its strong sense of community, with various local groups and organizations dedicated to preserving the village's heritage and fostering a sense of belonging. The Timsbury History Group, for example, actively researches and documents the area's past, while the Timsbury Theatre Group puts on regular performances to entertain residents and visitors alike.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. The nearby Chew Valley Lake, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, is a popular spot for bird watching, fishing, and sailing. The Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are also within easy reach, providing ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the stunning landscape.

Overall, Timsbury is a charming and vibrant community, offering a peaceful and idyllic countryside lifestyle while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Timsbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.327232/-2.480713 or Grid Reference ST6658. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

High Littleton : Grassy Field & Gate

A field seen from Bungay's Hill.

Lewis Clarke

Mill Lane

Looking downhill from close to where the footpath crosses the byway

James Ayres

Mill Lane BOAT

Looking uphill at the point where the footpath crosses the byway

James Ayres

Houses at the point where Timsbury Rd is about to become Bloomfield Rd, near Bloomfield

John Lord

St Mary's Church, Timsbury

John Lord

St Mary's Church, Timsbury

John Lord

Houses on Bloomfield Road.

These attractive stone built semi detached houses are on the east side of Bloomfield Rd between Farmborough and Timsbury. Bloomfield is the northern part of Timsbury.

Nigel Mykura

Somerset Folly

Somerset Folly is a twisting residential street consisting mainly of rather boring grey bungalows. It runs west from The Avenue to St Mary's Close.

Nigel Mykura

Site of Demolished Works

This is the site of the former works of the Wheeler Reconstructed Stone Company which produces artificial stone from a mix of cement and crushed Bath stone.This is used in new build house projects as a cheap replacement for natural stone. They appear to have relocated to Marsh Lane, Temple Cloud but it is uncertain if they are still manufacturing. In this image it can be seen that on the remaining site there appears to be evidence of an old kiln , perhaps a lime kiln.

Nigel Mykura

Houses on Priorshill

These houses are at the bottom of Priorshill where it joins Loves Hill. Priorshill rises up to the hamlet of Tyning

Nigel Mykura

Countryside near Paulton

These pasture fields are just south of Goosard lane between High Littleton and Paulton.

Nigel Mykura

Fields at High Littleton

This is at the southern end of High Littleton looking up from near Goosard Lane. The houses that can be seen at the top of the hill are on Langfords lane at the very northern edge of the grid square.

Nigel Mykura

Bridleway sign on Parkway Lane

Although the tarmac continues to Wallmead Cottage, the public road ends here for motor vehicles unless you have resident's access rights. Parkway Lane is a bridleway from this point northwards. A public footpath also crosses the road here and Newton Brook passes under it.

James Ayres

Parkway Lane

Tarmac surface all the way to the end of the lane.

James Ayres

Mill Lane

Looking downhill just before the byway becomes a sunken lane in a deep gulley.

James Ayres

Camerton: site of station, 1987

View northward, across the course of the GWR Limpley Stoke (right) - Hallatrow (left) branch, which was closed way back on 21/9/25 - after only 15 years, to goods from 15/2/51. No trace seems to be left.

Ben Brooksbank