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
EX33 2DQ, EX33 2DJ, EX33 2DY, EX33 2DW, EX33 2DZ, EX31 4EW, EX31 4BX, EX31 4FS, EX31 4FJ … 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 Commodore Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 3.7 miles
- Hunters Lodge 5.4 miles
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 4.5 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Seagate 3.6 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 4 miles
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 3.9 miles
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 5.9 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