New Homes in Bridgwater

With the M5 motorway passing conveniently by the east of this Somerset market town, Bridgwater is a well-connected spot in the South West. New homes in Bridgwater are only a 20-minute drive from Taunton with Yeovil double that, while the town also offers excellent access to two of the region’s most important cities.

Bristol in the north and Exeter to the south are both 50 minutes away in the car, although you don’t need to travel anything like that distance to enjoy the local coastline and beauty spots like the Quantock Hills. Whether you’re heading over to South Wales or exploring the Mendip Hills, don’t miss our developments near Bridgwater below. 

Make the Move

A lively market town set in the rolling Somerset landscape, Bridgwater has a beautiful scenic location along the River Parrett.

Lying within the Somerset levels with the Quantock hills to the west and Mendip range to the north, the town is also on the major communication route through the South West.

A new home in Bridgwater will allow you to discover the beauty of the West Country with its fantastic coastline, charming villages and superb attractions.

Things to see and do

Bridgwater has several family attractions, such as the award-winning Court Farm Country Park.

Now in its 25th year, kids will delight at finding their way out of the maize maze, climbing aboard a tractor ride through the fields and meeting the friendly animals on the 108-acre working farm. The play area features trampolines, skyways, sandpits and castles.

Time out in lovely surroundings can be found at Somerset Gardens at Hestercombe, a short drive away in Taunton. A magnificent 50 acres of land showcases lakes, terraces, cascades, temples and trails in this display of three centuries of garden design. The award-winning visitors area offers options for a little light refreshment, while at the heart of the gardens sits the watermill complex, featuring the historic use of renewable energy within the original working mill machinery.

The impressive Cheddar Gorge and Caves can be reached in just over half an hour by road. The dramatic cliffs tower above the surrounding landscape at an incredible 450ft and are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Revealing secrets of the past and our ancient ancestors from prehistoric times, the area is also an international centre for caving and rock climbing. The gorgeous stalactite caverns can also be explored and makes a great day out for families, and history and nature enthusiasts.

Transport links

Bridgwater has strong transport links whether you’re travelling by road, rail or air.

Bridgwater is situated between two junctions of the M5 motorway. Bristol and Exeter can both be reached in just over 50 minutes, while London is reachable in three hours.

Bridgwater railway station is on the main railway lines between Bristol and Taunton. Trains are available to many parts of the country. London can be reached in just under three hours, Birmingham in two hours 40 and Manchester in four hours 40.

The closest international airport to Bridgwater is Bristol. A number of domestic flights are available here, along with flights to destinations across the globe.