King's Nympton
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.966, -3.858 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 69 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01769 (South Molton) |
King's Nympton is a small, typically Devonshire parish set in the rolling farmland of North Devon, Devon, England. The name preserves the old "Nymet" element meaning a sacred grove, with the "King's" prefix a reminder of historic manorial links; the settlement is centred on a village clustered around its church and lanes, with hedged fields, small streams and the quieter edges of the moorland landscape not far away.
Life in the parish remains largely rural and agricultural, with farms, holiday cottages and a modest local economy supplemented by people commuting to nearby market towns; the community is small but active, organised around the church, village hall and occasional fêtes. Historic farmsteads and manor-house estates punctuate the area, giving the place a long-established character that draws walkers and those seeking a tranquil Devonshire countryside experience.
Postcode districts covering King's Nympton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Barnstaple 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Bideford 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Tiverton 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Minehead 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Ilfracombe 19.9 miles32 km
Neighbouring places
- Queen's Nympton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- George Nympton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Romansleigh Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Mariansleigh Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chittlehamholt Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Satterleigh and Warkleigh Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Chulmleigh Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- South Molton Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Hill Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Burrington Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chittlehampton Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Meshaw Parish 4.7 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in King's Nympton
EX37 9TA, EX37 9TS, EX37 9TG, EX37 9SR, EX37 9TP, EX37 9EZ, EX37 9TF, EX18 7AW, EX18 7AP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25.1 miles40.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 37.2 miles59.8 km
- King's Nympton Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Portsmouth Arms Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near King's Nympton Ad
- The George 3.7 miles6 km
- Northcote Manor 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Mole Resort - Hotel Rooms 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
Schools in King's Nympton
- Kings Nympton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 18.4 miles29.6 km