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.

Airports closest to Downside, Somerset are Bristol Airport and RNAS Yeovilton.