Hewish is a small locality within the Weston‑Super‑Mare postal district, noted historically for its disused railway stations on the Bristol to Exeter Line.
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Hewish, situated in the BS 24 postal district of Weston‑Super‑Mare, is characterised by its historical connection to the Bristol to Exeter Line, a major branch of the Great Western Main Line. The locality’s railway stations were disused after only a year of operation, reflecting early closures in the Weston‑super‑Mare area that were intended to provide new facilities for the town’s traffic. The line itself was a principal route of the pre‑1948 Great Western Railway, later taken over by the Western Region of British Railways, and now forms part of the Network Rail system. Residents in Hewish therefore experience a setting that bears the imprint of England’s railway history, with the legacy of the line visible in the local landscape and infrastructure. This historical backdrop may appeal to those who value a quiet, heritage‑rich environment within reach of the larger town of Weston‑Super‑Mare.