Traditional county: Gloucestershire · Unitary authority: North Somerset · Region: South West
Explore Purn, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Purn map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Purn |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| Unitary Authority | North Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.308409 |
| Longitude | -2.960115 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The quiet charm of Purn reflects a long agricultural heritage. It lies 4.3 km south-south-east of Weston-super-Mare (from Weston-super-Mare: bearing 165°T, OS grid ST 331 570), and is situated west of Bleadon village. This small hamlet in Gloucestershire is characterized by its rural setting, with fields and open countryside forming the immediate surroundings. Historically, like many settlements in this part of England, Purn would have been closely tied to the land, with farming forming the backbone of its economy. While Purn itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its proximity to the bustling seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and the historic city of Bristol offers residents and visitors easy access to a wealth of attractions and amenities. The landscape around Purn is gently undulating, typical of the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills area, offering pleasant views and opportunities for walking.
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Explore Purn, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.308409, -2.960115. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |