Wincanton is a small town in Somerset that lies on the main A303 trunk road running from Basingstoke in Hampshire to Honiton in Devon. The town has some light industry and is the original home of Wincanton PLC, Europe's second largest logistics company. The town is also home to North Downs Dairy, the producers of Pilgrims Choice Cheddar. Wincanton is also famous for its racecourse, which won the Small Racecourse of the Year award in 2007. In the 17th century the town was the site of the first skirmish in the Civil War, which removed King James II from power, effectively ending Catholic rule, absolute power of the Monarchy and establishing Parliamentary power in England. The town centre is picturesque and has an old world feel to it, being centred on the Market Square. There are many fine walks to be had in the area as well as a number of cycling opportunities. The Wessex CTC organises regular cycling runs taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Blackmore Vale. There is a great choice of pubs and inns in Wincanton, including The Millers Inn, The Bear Inn, The Nog Inn, The Red Lion Inn, Uncle Tom's Cabin and The White Horse Hotel.
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Inn
Market
Hunters Lodge Car Boot
Wincanton Country Market
Wincanton Farmers Market
Pub and Bar
Racecourse
Restaurant
Holbrook House
Lotus House
Miahs Tandoori
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Wincanton CC (Cricket)
Shops
Purple Sparkle Crafts
The Cunning Artificer
Wincanton Pet Stores
Wincanton Wholefoods
Myakka
The White Gallery
Market Garden at Julian Shave Landscaping
Sparkle Crafts
Antiques
Places to Stay near Wincanton
The Dolphin Hotel (0.15 miles)
Holbrook House (1.37 miles)
Holbrook House is a Traditional Country House Hotel in every way from the large log fires in the lounge to the landscaped gardens and ground. The House is nestled in to 17 acres of beautiful ... More | visit website
Hunters Lodge Inn (2.03 miles)
Half Moon Inn (3.11 miles)
Yarlington House (3.44 miles)
Stapleton Arms (3.70 miles)
The Stapleton Arms in Buckhorn Weston is a new style country pub with rooms situated on the Somerset / Dorset / Wiltshire border close to the A303, A30 between ... More
White Lion Inn (4.37 miles)
The White Lion Inn at Bourton represents all the very best that a traditional Dorset Inn has to offer. Built in 1726 the beautiful old building offers a warm welcome in a comfortable and relaxing ... More | visit website
Catash Inn (4.91 miles)
This fantastic Inn is located in the Somerset village of North Cadbury. The attractive village of North Cadbury is set amidst orchards and contains many stone built cottages, the handsome ... More
George Hotel (4.99 miles)
The George Hotel is a friendly, family run, thatched 15th century Country Town Hotel, It is situated in the centre of the historic town of Castle Cary. Seventeen en-suite guest rooms ... More
Spread Eagle Inn (5.11 miles)
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