Marwood
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.127, -4.073 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 55 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
The village and civil parish of Marwood sits in rolling countryside in North Devon, in the county of Devon, a few miles south‑east of the market town of Barnstaple and within easy reach of the Taw estuary and the North Devon coast. The landscape is typical of the area, with hedged fields, small woodlands and winding lanes, making it popular for walkers and anyone wanting a quiet rural base.
Marwood is best known for Marwood Hill Gardens, an attractive ornamental garden open to visitors and a draw for plant enthusiasts, and the parish retains a historic feel with a traditional village church and scattered farmsteads. The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by tourism and people who commute into Barnstaple, and the community is small but active, with seasonal events and a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Marwood
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 3.4 miles
- Bideford 9.6 miles
- Ilfracombe 5.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashford Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Pilton West Parish 2.5 miles
- Shirwell Parish 2.5 miles
- Bittadon Parish 2.5 miles
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 2.8 miles
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 2.9 miles
- East Down Parish 2.9 miles
- Braunton East Ward 3 miles
- Barnstaple Central Ward 3.4 miles
- West Down Parish 3.4 miles
- Barnstaple Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Marwood
EX31 4EB, EX31 4EA, EX31 4ES, EX31 4EG, EX31 4DX, EX31 4HA, EX31 4FA, EX31 4DW, EX31 4EZ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 36.6 miles
- Exeter International Airport 39.5 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 8 miles
Hotels near Marwood Ad
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Host & Stay | Morley House 1 mile
- Yeo Dale Hotel 3 3 miles
- Cedars Inn 3 3.8 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The George Inn 4.1 miles
- Premier Inn Barnstaple 3 4.1 miles
- Weirholme Annex 4.2 miles
Schools in Marwood
- Marwood School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 6.4 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.6 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 6.8 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 17.3 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 18.1 miles