Fremington
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.067, -4.142 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 49 31 |
| Population: | 4,310 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Fremington is a village and civil parish in North Devon, Devon, England, sitting on the southern bank of the River Taw estuary a few miles west of Barnstaple. The estuary and nearby Fremington Quay and pill create saltmarsh and mudflat habitats valued by birdwatchers, and the old industrial waterfront gives way to riverside paths and open countryside.
Historically the quay was an important local hub for shipping agricultural produce and clay, with the 19th‑century Rolle Canal and later rail links shaping its growth; much of the disused route is now part of the popular Tarka Trail. Today Fremington retains a village feel while serving as a commuter and recreational spot for walking, cycling and enjoying the estuary scenery.
Postcode districts covering Fremington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 3.6 miles
- Bideford 4.5 miles
- Ilfracombe 9.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Instow Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bickington Built-up area 2 miles
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 2.4 miles
- Appledore Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Westleigh Parish 2.8 miles
- Ashford Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Braunton Built-up area 3 miles
- Roundswell Ward 3.1 miles
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 3.1 miles
- Barnstaple Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Braunton East Ward 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Fremington
EX31 3FZ, EX31 2PL, EX31 3DR, EX31 3EY, EX31 3HL, EX31 3EP, EX31 3FY, EX31 3BX, EX31 3BR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 41.4 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 6.2 miles
Hotels near Fremington Ad
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- The Seagate 2.3 miles
- Cedars Inn 3 2.5 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- The Royal George 2.4 miles
- The George Inn 2.9 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Yeo Dale Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 3.2 miles
Schools in Fremington
- Fremington Primary School Primary
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 3.3 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 4.2 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.5 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 12.9 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 13.8 miles