Village Information
Village History
Explore the fascinating history of our village, from its humble beginnings to its present-day charm. Delve into the stories of the past and discover the rich tapestry of characters that have shaped our community into what it is today.
Geology
Discover the heart of our village at the historic church. Learn about its architectural beauty, its significance to the community, and the spiritual life that continues to thrive within its walls.
Village Events
The events page will keep you updated with all village and local events.
Please keep checking the events pages.
Village Meeting
To read village meeting minutes click here
Discover the Area
Discover the local area by walking the 50 mile Mendip Way. A dramatic journey west from Frome to Weston super Mare, through Cheddar Gorge. Enjoy the Colliers Way cycle route 28miles from Frome to Dundas Aqueduct part of Route 24 Bath to Bournemouth. Or walk a Pilgrimage from Bath to Glastonbury, via Wells on the Glastonbury Water Way.
Places to visit
Please send any more ideas of place to visit to the web Admin
Explore the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire. This map will give you some ideas of places to visit
| Avebury Ring | Nunney Castle | Longleat House & Safari Park |
| Bath Abbey | Hauser & Worth Gallery | Wilton House |
| Bruton Dovecote | Shearwater Lake | Wells Cathedral |
| Cranmore Tower | Stourhead | The Beckford Arms |
| Fonthill Lake | The Newt | The Three Horseshoes Pub |
| Caen Hill Locks | South Wilts Ski Club | The Three Daggers Pub |
| Mendip Hills | Shearwater Lake | Bath Arms, Shearwater |
| Cheddar Gorge | Stonehenge | Bath Arms Horningsham |
| Avoncliff Aqueduct | Lacock | The Prince Leopold Pub |
| Castle Hill Mere | Castle Cary | The Talbot Inn, Mells |
| Berrow Beach Park on the Sand | Castle Combe | Catherine Hill, Frome |
| Gold, Hill Shaftesbury, | East Somerset Railway | Bradford on Avon |
Village Gallery
Immerse yourself in the visual journey through our gallery capturing the essence of our community through photographs and artwork, preserving cherished memories and celebrating the vibrant life of our village.
Please send any images you’d like to share to website admin.
Traffic + Roadworks
Details of roadworks, road repairs and road closures can be found here.
Somerset Council
Somerset Council is a unitary council, which means it is a county council that also performs the functions of a district council and came into effect on April 1, 2023, replacing the previous Somerset County Council and four district councils – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset.
Great Elm no longer runs a parish council, but runs a parish meeting. It falls within the Mendip (East) area of Somerset Council.
Sumorsaete Ealle!
Data above is taken from Somerset Council Plan 2023 – 2027 can be read here
Somerset’s priorities are underpinned by a set of core principles that guide their our work and daily interactions.
Somerset Council will be:
- A responsible council that acts with integrity
- A listening, empowering council
- A council with evidence based and open decision making
- A collaborative council
- An enterprising council
Come to Great Elm today for a
River Ramble or
Mendip March