Fremington
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.065, -4.14 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 50 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Fremington sits on the estuary of the River Taw a few miles from Barnstaple in North Devon, Devon, England. The ward stretches from the old riverside around Fremington Quay through residential districts and surrounding farmland, with views across the estuary to Braunton Burrows and convenient access to the Tarka Trail cycle route.
Historically the quay and rail link handled freight such as clay and sand and the area also hosted a military camp at Fremington Camp, so there is a layered industrial and military past alongside rural life. Today the ward combines agriculture, small businesses, a marina and commuter housing with an active village community of pubs, clubs and events, making it both a quiet local centre and a handy base for exploring North Devon's coast and countryside.
Postcode districts covering Fremington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bideford 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Ilfracombe 9.5 miles15.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fremington Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Instow Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bickington Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Appledore Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Westleigh Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ashford Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Roundswell Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Braunton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Barnstaple Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Fremington
EX31 3DA, EX31 3EW, EX31 3FT, EX31 3EY, EX31 2PL, EX31 3DB, EX31 3AZ, EX31 3BG, EX31 3BH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39 miles62.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 41.4 miles66.6 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
Hotels near Fremington Ad
- The Commodore Hotel 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hunters Lodge 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Seagate 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Park Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Royal Hotel 4.3 miles6.9 km
Schools in Fremington
- Fremington Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13 miles20.9 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km