Timsbury is a friendly and attractive village in north east Somerset, surrounded by lovely rolling hills and valleys.
It is an active community with many wonderful walks in the area.
Timsbury has an interesting history including some remains of early coal mining blended into the landscape, such as the Somersetshire coal canal.
It has many buildings of both architectural and historical interest contained mainly in the central Conservation Area.
It has a lively population of over 2,600 in 1,130 households.
Activities and Facilities
very good sports for all ages and social facilities,
a primary school and childcare groups,
a park and recreation field,
a proper community run library,
a good village pub, The Seven Stars, and a fish & chip shop,
a doctors surgery and a pharmacy,
several shops, 2 hairdressers, pet shop and a garage,
lovely interesting walks,
places to stay, halls and rooms to hire and more.
There are a lot of activities and groups, and several community events throughout the year.
All houses receive the village Newsletter 11 months of the year.
Timsbury Parish Council is active in running services and improving the village with the community.
It is a good base to discover Somerset and Bath with lovely interesting walks and cycle routes to discover the countryside, the Cam river valley, wildlife and history with old buildings and the canals.
Photo Gallery to see some great views of the village and area.
Maps
Green Facilities & Infrastructure
Parish Map Aerial View
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(courtesy of Bing Maps)
Village Plan 2009
This was a plan for the village based on comprehensive surveying. See the details here.
Data
View 2011 Census data about Timsbury.