Fremington
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.067, -4.123 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 51 31 |
| Population: | 4,310 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Fremington sits on the southern bank of the River Taw estuary in North Devon, Devon, England, just across the water from Instow and a short hop from Barnstaple. The estuarine landscape, Fremington Quay and surrounding salt marshes are a local highlight - the quay was once a working clay and goods port and the disused railway alignment now forms part of the Tarka Trail, drawing walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers to the area.
The parish includes settlements such as Bickington and Yelland and mixes traditional agriculture with a sizeable commuter population, small local businesses and visitor-focused activities. Historic quayside buildings and Victorian cottages sit alongside more recent housing, and community life is marked by village clubs, pubs and events that reflect the area’s maritime and rural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Fremington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 2.8 miles
- Bideford 5.1 miles
- Ilfracombe 9.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fremington Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Bickington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Roundswell Ward 2.2 miles
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 2.2 miles
- Ashford Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Instow Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Barnstaple Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 2.8 miles
- Barnstaple Central Ward 3 miles
- Pilton West Parish 3.1 miles
- Tawstock Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Fremington
EX31 2PF, EX31 2LA, EX31 2NH, EX31 3HB, EX31 2NZ, EX31 3GQ, EX31 3ZB, EX31 3HW, EX31 2JH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 38.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 40.7 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 5.5 miles
Hotels near Fremington Ad
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- Cedars Inn 3 1.7 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- The Seagate 3.1 miles
- Yeo Dale Hotel 3 3 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- The Royal George 3.2 miles
- The George Inn 3.3 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Fremington
- Fremington Primary School Primary
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 4.1 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 5 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 7 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.7 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14.5 miles