Welcome to Stoke St Mary

Stoke St. Mary is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Somerset

Stoke St Mary was mentioned in Domesday, but the first written record dates from 854 AD. The village itself has many listed old houses, with the Church’s tower dating from the thirteenth century. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Haydon and Shoreditch, as well as a scattering of ex farmhouses set in the Vale and along the ridge which forms Stoke Hill. Though only 3.2 miles from the centre of Taunton, the village is uncompromisingly rural. We have a vibrant village community with regular activities in the village hall, and we are redeveloping the play park to cater for the growing number of children in the village.

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Upcoming Meetings

Parish Council meeting Thurs 17th July 2025

Committee: Full Council

Parish Council meeting Thurs 18th Sept 2025

Committee: Full Council

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News

28 April 2025 - Council Business

Vacancy

We have a vacancy on the Parish Council. Please contact clerk@stokestmaryparish.gov.uk if you are interested.
14 April 2025 - Society

Somerset Day – Sun 11th May 3 -5 pm

Plant Sale - Tug of War - Raffle - Traditional Fair Games - Apple Cake baking competition - Food and Drink in the Half Moon Inn
5 April 2025 - Council Business

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Thursday, 1st May 2025 at Stoke St Mary Village Hall from 7.30pm
24 February 2025 - Society

Crime Prevention Advice

Rural crime - how to protect your home and valuables

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