(Village)
Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
Explore Downside, Somerset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Downside 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 | Downside |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.201212 |
| Longitude | -2.539700 |
| Place Type | Village |
The character of Downside is deeply intertwined with the gentle undulations of the Somerset countryside. It lies 1.4 km north-north-east of Shepton Mallet (from Shepton Mallet: bearing 23°T, OS grid ST 623 448). Historically, the area around Downside has been shaped by agricultural pursuits, with farming remaining a significant element of its rural identity. While Downside itself may not boast grand abbeys or ancient castles, its proximity to the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers residents and visitors access to stunning natural landscapes. The local economy is largely supported by farming and small businesses, reflecting the enduring charm of this South West England settlement.
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Explore Downside, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.201212, -2.539700. 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. |