Bampton in Mid Devon, Devon, England is a small historic market town set on the banks of the River Batherm, surrounded by rolling farmland and lying not far from the moorland edges of Exmoor. Its setting gives a pleasant mix of lowland countryside and nearby upland scenery, making it a quiet base for exploring the Devon countryside.
The town has medieval roots and a compact conservation area of stone cottages, narrow lanes and a notable parish church, reflecting its long rural past. Agriculture has traditionally shaped the local economy, now complemented by tourism and small local businesses, while a strong community spirit is evident in village halls, pubs and occasional local events that keep village life active.
Postcode districts covering Bampton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 18.7 miles
- Taunton 16.8 miles
- Bridgwater 23.1 miles
- Tiverton 6.1 miles
- Chard 24.4 miles
- Chard Town 24.6 miles
- Sidmouth 23.3 miles
- Minehead 15 miles
- Honiton 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Morebath Parish 1.7 miles
- Clare & Shuttern Ward 1.8 miles
- Brushford Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Huntsham Parish 3.1 miles
- Stoodleigh Parish 3.4 miles
- Skilgate Parish 3.7 miles
- Oakford Parish 3.7 miles
- Washfield Parish 3.8 miles
- Clayhanger Parish 4.1 miles
- Tiverton Lowman Ward 4.1 miles
- Dulverton Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Hockworthy Parish 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Bampton
EX16 9LT, EX16 9LY, EX16 9QJ, EX16 9FB, EX16 9NE, EX16 9PX, EX16 9NZ, EX16 9LR, EX16 9NY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 17.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 28.8 miles
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 7.5 miles
- Washford Railway Station 13 miles
Hotels near Bampton Ad
- Hartnoll Hotel 4.6 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 2.9 miles
- Lion Hotel Exmoor 4.5 miles
- Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue Formally Best Western 3 5.9 miles
- Beambridge Inn 9.5 miles
- Raleghs Cross Inn 9.2 miles
- Bickleigh Castle Hotel 2 9.6 miles
Schools in Bampton
- Bampton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brendon Hills Hill 8.9 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 12.3 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 13 miles
- Killerton Estate 13.1 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 13.3 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 14.3 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 14.5 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 14.9 miles
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.5 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.2 miles