Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton is a town near the Mendip Hills in Bath and North East Somerset, England.
It lies 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Bath, 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Wells, 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Frome, 12 miles (19 km) west of Trowbridge and 16 miles (26 km) south-east of Bristol. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 12,197, and the built-up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics, which extends into the neighbouring parish of Westfield, had a population of 13,745. The town closely adjoins neighbouring Radstock. Between 1933 and 2011 they formed a single administrative area called Norton Radstock.
Getting around Midsomer Norton the local way
- Go nextBristol — with its many attractions situated around the floating harbour and Avon Gorge, is 12 miles drive or 15 minutes train journey away, and makes an excellent day trip from Bath.
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