Beaford is a small rural parish in the district of Torridge, in Devon, England. Tucked into the rolling farmland and hedged lanes of north Devon, it has the kind of stone cottages, small farms and quiet lanes typical of the area and a small population largely rooted in agriculture, local services and rural living.
Despite its size, Beaford is best known for its cultural contribution: Beaford Arts and the associated archive have documented and celebrated rural life through photography, performance and community projects. The parish’s historic church, village gatherings and proximity to market towns and the north Devon coast make it a peaceful base for walkers and anyone interested in traditional rural communities and vernacular heritage.
Postcode districts covering Beaford
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 11.1 miles
- Bideford 9 miles
- Tiverton 24.9 miles
- Ilfracombe 19.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Two Rivers & Three Moors Ward 1.6 miles
- Merton Parish 1.9 miles
- Roborough Parish 2.4 miles
- Dolton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Huish Parish 2.7 miles
- St. Giles in the Wood Parish 2.8 miles
- Little Torrington Parish 3.3 miles
- Great Torrington Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Peters Marland Parish 3.8 miles
- Dowland Parish 3.9 miles
- Petrockstowe Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Meeth Parish 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Beaford
EX19 8LJ, EX19 8LP, EX19 8AA, EX19 8NP, EX19 8NR, EX19 8NN, EX19 8AQ, EX19 8LT, EX19 8LY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 31.6 miles
- Cardiff Airport 45.8 miles
- Portsmouth Arms Station 6.1 miles
- Umberleigh Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels near Beaford Ad
- Half Moon Inn 6.5 miles
- Hunters Lodge 7.3 miles
- Northcote Manor 3 6.2 miles
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 8.9 miles
Schools in Beaford
- Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 11.7 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 13.2 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 14.1 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 16.6 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 17 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 17.2 miles