Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
Explore Minehead, Somerset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Minehead 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Minehead, Somerset, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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Drag the map to pan to any area of Somerset or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Minehead and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Minehead |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.205782 |
| Longitude | -3.477895 |
| Place Type | Town |
Minehead, a resilient coastal town, faces the Bristol Channel with a history shaped by maritime trade and the enduring presence of Exmoor National Park. It lies 10.6 km west-north-west of Watchet (from Watchet: bearing 284°T, OS grid SS 968 462), and is situated north-west of Dunster village. The town's economy, once reliant on shipbuilding and fishing, has found a new footing in tourism, drawing visitors to its sandy beaches and the dramatic landscapes that cradle it. The very air here seems to carry a salty tang, a reminder of the sea's constant, gentle influence. The cultural character of Minehead is as varied as the tides that wash its shores, with a palpable sense of community spirit that often manifests during its lively local events. The imposing presence of the parish church, All Saints, with its robust stone tower, speaks of centuries of devotion and acts as a silent sentinel over the town. For those seeking intellectual pursuits, the town’s proximity to the natural wonders of Exmoor has long inspired artists and writers, with the dramatic moorland vistas offering a constant, quiet muse. This connection to the wild, untamed beauty of the surrounding countryside imbues Minehead with a unique, understated charm.
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Explore Minehead, 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: 51.205782, -3.477895. 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 | August 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. |