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 miles4.5 km
- Bideford 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Ilfracombe 9.3 miles15 km
Neighbouring places
- Fremington Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bickington Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Roundswell Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ashford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Instow Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Barnstaple Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Barnstaple Central Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Pilton West Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Tawstock Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Fremington
EX31 2FJ, EX31 3US, EX31 3NR, EX31 2PN, EX31 2HN, EX31 3DE, EX31 3FQ, EX31 3AX, EX31 2QB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 38.5 miles62 km
- Cardiff Airport 40.7 miles65.5 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Fremington Ad
- Hunters Lodge 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- The Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Seagate 3.1 miles5 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Fremington
- Fremington Primary School Primary
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 5 miles8 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 7 miles11.2 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14.5 miles23.4 km