Sparkford Hall
Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7LD
United Kingdom
Sparkford Hall sits in the Somerset countryside near the A303, and is reachable from London, Gatwick, Heathrow and Bristol Airport.
For guests arriving by rail, Castle Cary is the most convenient station. It is a small country station, so please pre-book a taxi for the final journey.
Open in Google Maps- GatwickGatwick Airport → Reading → Castle Cary → taxi
- HeathrowHeathrow → RailAir coach to Reading → Castle Cary → taxi
- BristolBristol Airport → A1 Flyer → Bristol Temple Meads → Castle Cary → taxi
- LondonLondon Paddington → Castle Cary → taxi
- London coachLondon Hammersmith → Wincanton → taxi
From the airports and London.
From London Gatwick
By train — recommended
Gatwick Airport → Reading → Castle Cary → Sparkford Hall
- Follow the signs inside Gatwick for the railway station.
- Take a Great Western Railway service from Gatwick Airport to Reading.
- At Reading, change to a westbound GWR train to Castle Cary.
- Pre-booked taxi from Castle Cary to Sparkford Hall.
Allow roughly 2¾–3½ hours by rail, depending on connections.
By car
Enter Sparkford Hall, Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7LD into your sat-nav. Roughly 120+ miles, about 2½–3 hours depending on traffic.
By coach
Possible, but less direct than the train and may require several connections. With luggage, the train via Reading or a private transfer is easier.
From London Heathrow
By train — recommended
Heathrow → Reading → Castle Cary → Sparkford Hall
- Take the RailAir coach from Heathrow to Reading railway station.
- From Reading, take a Great Western Railway service to Castle Cary.
- Pre-booked taxi to Sparkford Hall.
Alternative via London Paddington
Heathrow → London Paddington → Castle Cary
Useful if you are spending time in London before the retreat.
By car
Approximately 105–110 miles; usually two hours or more depending on traffic.
By coach
Coach options exist but usually involve onward connections. RailAir plus the train via Reading is simpler.
From Bristol Airport
By car or private transfer — easiest
Bristol is the closest major airport. A rental car, taxi or private transfer is the simplest choice: roughly 45 minutes to an hour.
By bus and train
Bristol Airport → Bristol Temple Meads → Castle Cary → Sparkford Hall
- Take the A1 Bristol Airport Flyer to Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
- Take a train toward Castle Cary; some services require a change.
- Pre-booked taxi from Castle Cary to Sparkford Hall.
By bus only
Possible but inconvenient, with several connections. With luggage, private transfer or rail is recommended.
From Central London
By train — easiest
London Paddington → Castle Cary → Sparkford Hall
Great Western Railway runs direct services from Paddington to Castle Cary. Some journeys take about 1½–2 hours.
By coach
London Hammersmith → Wincanton → Sparkford Hall
Berrys Coaches runs its Superfast service between London Hammersmith and Wincanton. From Wincanton, arrange a taxi for the final leg. Berrys Coaches: +44 (0)1823 331 356.
By car
Head west from London toward Somerset and the A303. Sparkford sits just off the A303.
Castle Cary taxi companies.
Please pre-book whenever possible and give the company your train arrival time. Taxis are not always waiting at Castle Cary when a train comes in.
Arriving at Castle Cary? Text Kristy your train time once you are on board so we know when to expect you.
A smoother journey.
UK rail fares vary considerably, and advance fares are often much cheaper.
International guests should allow for immigration, baggage collection and airport transfers.
Give the taxi company your train arrival time at Castle Cary.
2027 train and bus timetables can change with seasonal schedules or engineering works.
We can't wait to welcome you to Sparkford Hall.
Once you leave the bustle of London behind, the journey carries you west into the rolling countryside of Somerset, toward Glastonbury, Avalon, and our home for this gathering.