Relocating your business

Moving to South Somerset

Country walks, uncrowded roads, a rolling green countryside, unpolluted air, space to breathe and relax. This is what South Somerset has to offer. But that's not all...

Small market towns like Wincanton, Chard, Castle Cary and Ilminster add their blend of charm and interest. If you want to see the cricket at Taunton, the Festival of Bath or take the family down to the coast at Lyme Regis, all are a leisurely drive away.

Location, location, location

By road - South Somerset has a key position within the West Country. The A303 trunk road, which links London and the M25 with the West, enables fast journey times to the East and West. The M5 also passes through Somerset giving easy access to the Midlands and the North. The M5 can be joined at junction 25 at Taunton, just 20 minutes from the A303.

By rail - total of three rail lines serve Somerset, which provide a frequent travel service to both the Midlands and the South East.

By air - A location in Somerset is also valuable as connections to both Bristol and Exeter International airports are readily accessible. The proximity of both airports to South Somerset link it readily to major cities nationally and internationally.

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The bright lights of Yeovil and beyond

Quality commercial sites and premises, great transport links, a town centre with good shopping and leisure facilities and superb countryside on its doorstep, all add up to make Yeovil a popular place to work and live.

For leisure activities, look no further than the Yeo Leisure Park, which boasts two restaurants, a bowling alley and bar, a multi-screen cinema and a fitness club and health suite.

Yeovil has a robust business environment firmly anchored by major firms like Agusta Westland (developing and manufacturing civil and military helicopters), Aerosystems (software for the aerospace industry), Pittards (leather goods) and Garador Ltd (steel building components and garage doors).

The long-term future of Yeovil is also being looked at in Yeovil Vision; an exciting project looking at the future aspirations of the town for the next twenty years and ensuring those aspirations are delivered.