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 miles30.1 km
- Taunton 16.8 miles27 km
- Bridgwater 23.1 miles37.3 km
- Tiverton 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Chard 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Chard Town 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Sidmouth 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Minehead 15 miles24.1 km
- Honiton 18.4 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Morebath Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Clare & Shuttern Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Brushford Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Huntsham Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Stoodleigh Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Skilgate Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Oakford Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Washfield Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Clayhanger Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Tiverton Lowman Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Dulverton Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Hockworthy Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Bampton
EX16 9AB, EX16 9NT, EX16 9NL, EX16 9NU, EX16 9NE, EX16 9NY, EX16 9NG, EX16 9NB, EX16 9NH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 7.5 miles12 km
- Washford Railway Station 13 miles20.9 km
Hotels near Bampton Ad
- Hartnoll Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Lion Hotel Exmoor 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue Formally Best Western 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Bickleigh Castle Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Beambridge Inn 9.5 miles15.2 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Raleghs Cross Inn 9.2 miles14.7 km
Schools in Bampton
- Bampton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brendon Hills Hill 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 13 miles20.9 km
- Killerton Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Norton Manor Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.5 miles25 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.2 miles26 km