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.

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

This map will give you some ideas of places to visit to explore the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire. Click on the icons for info

Avebury RingNunney CastleLongleat House & Safari Park
Bath AbbeyHauser & Worth GalleryWilton House
Bruton DovecoteShearwater LakeWells Cathedral
Cranmore TowerStourheadThe Beckford Arms
Fonthill LakeThe NewtThe Three Horseshoes Pub
Caen Hill LocksSouth Wilts Ski Club The Three Daggers Pub
Mendip HillsBath Arms, ShearwaterBath Arms Horningsham
Cheddar GorgeStonehengeThe Prince Leopold Pub
Avoncliff AqueductLacockThe Talbot Inn, Mells
Castle Hill, MereCastle CombeCatherine Hill, Frome
Berrow Beach
Beach Parking
Bradford on Avon Gold Hill, Shaftesbury
East Somerset Railway

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.

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