Yeovilton

Yeovilton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies within the South Somerset district and forms part of the rural environs associated with the town of Yeovil. The parish covers the village and surrounding farmland and is governed at the local level by a parish council, with broader services provided by the district and county authorities.

One of the defining features of Yeovilton is the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton (RNAS Yeovilton), commonly known as HMS Heron. Established in the mid-20th century, the air station remains an active base for Fleet Air Arm operations and is a major employer in the area.

Nearby is the Fleet Air Arm Museum, located adjacent to the air station. The museum houses a large collection of Royal Navy aircraft and related artifacts, tracing the history of naval aviation from early seaplanes to modern carrier-based aircraft. It serves as a significant educational and tourism resource, attracting visitors from across the country.

Yeovilton retains a rural village character with traditional amenities that serve the local community. The parish includes a church and other facilities typical of a Somerset village, and the area benefits from its proximity to Yeovil and other towns in South Somerset, situating it within a broader network of historical and agricultural activity in the region.