Marwood
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.152, -4.045 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 57 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Marwood sits in rural North Devon, in the county of Devon, a short drive from the market town of Barnstaple. The area is made up of small villages and scattered hamlets set among rolling farmland, hedgerows and wooded valleys, popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Locally the economy leans on agriculture, small businesses and commuting to nearby towns, while community life revolves around parish halls, the village church and seasonal events. A notable local attraction is Marwood Hill Gardens, and the ward enjoys easy access to the landscapes of Exmoor National Park, which adds to its appeal for visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Marwood
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Bideford 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Minehead 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Ilfracombe 4.7 miles7.6 km
Neighbouring places
- East Down Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Bittadon Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Marwood Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Shirwell Parish 3 miles4.7 km
- Loxhore Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Arlington Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Berrynarbor Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Combe Martin Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- West Down Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Kentisbury Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Pilton West Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Ashford Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Marwood
EX31 4JU, EX31 4LF, EX34 9SR, EX31 4JN, EX31 4JS, EX31 4HQ, EX31 4HF, EX31 4DX, EX31 4HP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 34.7 miles55.9 km
- Exeter International Airport 39.9 miles64.2 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Killington Lane Railway Dtation 6.8 miles11 km
Hotels near Marwood Ad
- Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Sandy Cove Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Park Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Kentisbury Grange 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Watersmeet Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hunters Lodge 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Marwood
- Berrynarbor C of E Primary School Primary
- Marwood School Primary
- Shirwell Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Putsborough Beach Beach 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 19.2 miles30.8 km