Information about Crewkerne

Crewkerne is a town in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles South-west of Yeovil and 7 miles East of Chard in the South Somerset district. The town grew up in the late mediaeval period around the textile industry, its wealth preserved in its fifteenth century parish church. It later prospered as a coaching stop in the Georgian period. Notable Georgian buildings include Crewkerne Town Hall. During the 18th and 19th centuries the main industry was cloth making, including webbing, and sails for the Royal Navy.

The two primary schools within Crewkerne are St. Bartholomew's first school which is located on Kithill and Ashlands which is located in North Street. The middle school is called Maiden Beech Middle School which is located on the B3165 Lyme Road. Wadham Community School has students from 13 to 18 years old and includes those travelling from surrounding villages.

Transport in Crewkerne is excellent with Crewkerne railway station on the West of England Main Line between London Waterloo and Exeter. There are also lots of bus services.

Photographs of Crewkerne