Swimbridge
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.056, -3.972 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 61 30 |
| Population: | 669 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Swimbridge is a rural parish and village in North Devon, Devon, England, set among rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes a short drive from the market town of Barnstaple. The area is quietly agricultural, with dispersed hamlets and attractive country walks that draw locals and visitors who appreciate classic Devon countryside.
The village retains a strong historic character centred on its medieval parish church and a number of listed houses and farm buildings; village life is sustained by farming, small-scale tourism and regular community events in the village hall. Many residents commute to nearby towns while others work locally, giving Swimbridge a blend of traditional rural economy and an engaged village community.
Postcode districts covering Swimbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Bideford 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Tiverton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Minehead 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Ilfracombe 12 miles19.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Swimbridge Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Landkey Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Westacott Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Goodleigh Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- East Buckland Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- East and West Buckland Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Newport Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Stoke Rivers Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Filleigh Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Chittlehampton Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Swimbridge
EX32 0QE, EX32 0QU, EX32 0QJ, EX32 0PY, EX32 0RB, EX32 0QD, EX32 0LQ, EX32 0QH, EX32 0NP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Cardiff Airport 36 miles57.9 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Swimbridge Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Hunters Lodge 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The George 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 4.9 miles8 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Northcote Manor 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Kentisbury Grange 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Mole Resort - Hotel Rooms 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Swimbridge
- Swimbridge C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 10.6 miles17 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 12.5 miles20.1 km