Holcombe Village Website

Holcombe is a small village in Somerset. It lies on the eastern edge of Mendip Hills, close to Frome, Shepton Mallet and Radstock.

It's within commuting distance of Bath and Bristol, with an hourly bus service to Bath and Frome. The closest railway stations are Frome, Bath Spa, and Bristol Temple Meads.

The village used to be 2 miles from its current location before it moved just after the Black Death had wiped out most of the old village residents.

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Latest News and Sport Stories from the Papers

Profile John Collins
27th March 2008
When John Collins decided on a career change he turned his talent for creating dishes in the kitchen to creating sculptures out of metal.The two are not that dissimilar, as John is quick to point out, with both needing creative skills and involving transforming things by fire and heat.

Hall hosts yoga and martial arts
27th March 2008
Tai chi chuan and yoga classes are held each week in Holcombe village hall.Yoga classes, divided into six-week courses, are run every Monday, from 1.15pm to 2pm.

Couple in the frame for top award
20th March 2008
A uk-wide regional competition organised by the Fine Art Trade Guild, which culminates in one national winner, is a step closer for picture framers Lis and Dave Price, of Pricelis Art Limited, who are based at Charmborough Farm in Holcombe.

Council considers launching Post Office rescue bid
20th March 2008
A senior figure from Post Office Ltd has been grilled by residents and politicians over planned branch closures.Despite widespread support for the campaign to keep various branches in the district open, just 25 people turned up to a meeting at the Guildhall on Tuesday to discuss the proposals.

Residents encouraged to write in support of threatened village post office
6th March 2008
Villagers in Holcombe are being urged to sign petitions, write letters and display posters in the fight to save its post office.

Residents invited to join speed watch initiative
6th March 2008
Frome police will be holding a community speed watch initiative on Saturday in the villages around Frome.

Residents called to oppose closure of post offices
6th March 2008
A parliamentary candidate for North East Somerset is calling for support against the possible closure of local post offices.

Save Holcombe post office
6th March 2008
Gordon Brown - You can't shut us down!

Protest at serious blow to village's resources
6th March 2008
The news that Holcombe Post Office and store is to close is a serious blow to the village.