Chivenor and Wrafton
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.095, -4.144 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 49 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Chivenor is a small settlement on the tidal edge of the Taw estuary in North Devon, Devon, England, known for the airfield around which the community developed; that military history (notably coastal patrol and search‑and‑rescue activity) still shapes the local landscape and economy. The spot enjoys wide views towards sandy beaches such as Saunton Sands and easy access to Barnstaple, so it feels both coastal and working‑community in character rather than purely touristy.
Wrafton is a small, largely agricultural village a short distance from Barnstaple, with classic stone cottages, farmsteads and a village‑scale social life centred on local events and the parish church. It’s typical North Devon countryside - quiet lanes, nearby walking routes and a close‑knit community that looks to the surrounding estuary and coast for recreation as well as livelihood.
Postcode districts covering Chivenor and Wrafton
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 3.8 miles
- Bideford 6.1 miles
- Ilfracombe 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 1 mile
- Braunton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Braunton East Ward 1.7 miles
- Fremington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ashford Built-up area 2 miles
- Bickington Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Braunton West & Georgeham Ward 2.8 miles
- Instow Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Pilton West Parish 3.5 miles
- Roundswell Ward 3.6 miles
- Georgeham Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Barnstaple Built-up area 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Chivenor and Wrafton
EX31 4FS, EX31 4BQ, EX31 4BN, EX33 2FN, EX31 4BL, EX31 4EW, EX31 4BU, EX31 4FP, EX31 4FH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 40.4 miles
- Exeter International Airport 40.4 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 7.6 miles
Hotels near Chivenor and Wrafton Ad
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The George Inn 1.1 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 4 miles
- Cedars Inn 3 3 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 3.7 miles
- The Seagate 3.5 miles
- The Royal George 3.5 miles
- Yeo Dale Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 3.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 2.8 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 3.5 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 4.9 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.5 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14.4 miles