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 miles
- Bideford 10.7 miles
- Tiverton 24.3 miles
- Minehead 23.8 miles
- Ilfracombe 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Swimbridge Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Landkey Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Westacott Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Goodleigh Built-up area 2.7 miles
- East Buckland Built-up area 3 miles
- East and West Buckland Parish 3.2 miles
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 3.2 miles
- Newport Ward 3.3 miles
- Stoke Rivers Parish 3.3 miles
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Filleigh Parish 3.5 miles
- Chittlehampton Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Swimbridge
EX32 0PG, EX32 0QX, EX32 0QE, EX32 7PE, EX32 0PQ, EX32 0RB, EX32 0RA, EX32 7PD, EX32 0QY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 36 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels near Swimbridge Ad
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 4 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn Barnstaple 3 3 miles
- Weirholme Annex 3.2 miles
- Cedars Inn 3 5.1 miles
- Yeo Dale Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Cosy Devon Retreat Woodland Views 3.5 miles
- The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms 4 6.5 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Swimbridge
- Swimbridge C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 10.6 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 11.4 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 12.5 miles