Sand, Wedmore, BS28 4XG

Wedmore is a village in Somerset, England, situated on raised ground within the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue, often called the Isle of Wedmore. The civil parish of Wedmore comprises three main villages—Wedmore, Blackford, and Theale—along with seventeen hamlets, including Bagley, Blakeway, Clewer, Crickham, Cocklake, Heath House, Latcham, Little Ireland, Middle Stoughton, Mudgley, Panborough, Sand, Stoughton Cross, Washbrook, West End, West Ham, and West Stoughton. According to the 2011 census, the parish has a population of 3,318. The area falls within the BS 28 postal district, placing it within the broader Somerset region. Residents benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere, with the village’s raised terrain offering a distinct landscape compared to the surrounding low-lying Levels. The proximity to the rivers provides scenic views and a sense of natural heritage, while the array of nearby hamlets and villages offers a range of local amenities and a strong sense of local identity.