Bampton is a compact village and civil parish in Mid Devon, Devon, England, sitting in the gentle folds of the Exe valley on the banks of the River Batherm. The setting is classically West Country: rolling farmland, hedgerows and stone-built houses, with the fringes of Exmoor not far to the north, making it a pleasant base for walkers and cyclists exploring the countryside.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and there are still a church and earthwork remains that speak to that past; the built conservation area preserves a lot of traditional character. The local economy is largely agricultural with a scattering of small businesses and visitor accommodation, and community life remains lively with village events and services that keep the parish at the heart of rural Mid Devon life.
Postcode districts covering Bampton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 19.6 miles
- Taunton 16.2 miles
- Bridgwater 22.3 miles
- Tiverton 7 miles
- Chard 24.2 miles
- Chard Town 24.4 miles
- Sidmouth 23.9 miles
- Minehead 14.1 miles
- Honiton 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bampton Built-up area 1 mile
- Morebath Parish 1.1 miles
- Skilgate Parish 2.7 miles
- Clare & Shuttern Ward 2.7 miles
- Brushford Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Huntsham Parish 3.3 miles
- Clayhanger Parish 3.5 miles
- Dulverton Built-up area 4 miles
- Upton Parish 4.1 miles
- Oakford Parish 4.3 miles
- Hockworthy Parish 4.3 miles
- Stoodleigh Parish 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Bampton
EX16 9BL, EX16 9NQ, EX16 9NT, EX16 9NW, EX16 9LJ, EX16 9LP, EX16 9BE, EX16 9LW, EX16 9LZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.7 miles
- Cardiff Airport 27.9 miles
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 7.8 miles
- Washford Railway Station 12 miles
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Schools in Bampton
- Bampton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brendon Hills Hill 7.9 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 12 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 12.4 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 13.3 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 13.5 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 13.7 miles
- Killerton Estate 14 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 14.2 miles
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 14.5 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 14.6 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 17 miles