Bruton

Bruton is a market town in South Somerset where the River Brue flows through the center past stone buildings from different periods. The town sits between Frome and Yeovil, connected by the A359 road.

The Church of St. Mary was founded in the 7th century and the settlement appears in the Domesday Book of 1086. Both sources show that this was already an established community at an early stage.

The town center hosts a museum that displays local finds and objects connected to writers who stayed in the area. These collections show how the place has drawn creative people over the years.

The local train station offers connections to nearby cities, and regional buses also stop in the town. Most places in the center are within walking distance.

A 16th-century dovecote managed by the National Trust sits on a rise overlooking the town. This building with its many compartments survives as a rare reminder of an older way of life.

Location: South Somerset

Website: http://brutontown.com

GPS coordinates: 51.11341,-2.45280

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:58