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About Downside, Somerset

Downside is a small Mendip Hills village near Shepton Mallet, reached via the A37 which connects Bath and Bristol northward with Dorset's coast. Long-distance visitors typically continue north to the M4 at Junction 18 for London or Wales. The village centres around Downside Abbey, a striking Benedictine monastery whose Gothic Revival buildings and renowned school create an unmistakable landmark visible from the surrounding countryside.

Where is Downside, Somerset on the map?

Downside, Somerset is in England, at 51.201, -2.540 - about 10 km south-east of Nedge Hill, Somerset.

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The closest airport to Downside, Somerset is Bristol Airport, 32 km (about 29 min by car).

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