Great Torrington sits in the rolling countryside of Torridge, Devon, England, snug on the banks of the River Torridge. The ward blends a compact market-town feel with surrounding farmland and wooded hills, and its streets still show medieval and Georgian buildings clustered around the parish, including landmark churches such as St Michael's Church.
Steeped in history - notably the decisive 1646 engagement of the Civil War - the area sustains a lively local economy of independent shops, cafés and agricultural enterprises, alongside small-scale tourism for walkers and history enthusiasts. Community life is strong, with a local museum and active arts and food scenes helping to keep a traditional market-town atmosphere while supporting new businesses and events.
Postcode districts covering Great Torrington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Bideford 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ilfracombe 16.7 miles26.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Torrington Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Little Torrington Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Giles in the Wood Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Weare Giffard Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Huntshaw Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Monkleigh Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Frithelstock Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Alverdiscott Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Landcross Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bideford East Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Two Rivers & Three Moors Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Yarnscombe Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Great Torrington
EX38 7AE, EX38 7PA, EX38 8DQ, EX38 7BU, EX38 8AB, EX38 8EG, EX38 7AH, EX38 7BL, EX38 8EZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 35.4 miles57 km
- Cardiff Airport 45.9 miles73.9 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Umberleigh Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Great Torrington Ad
- Hunters Lodge 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Royal Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Half Moon Inn 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Seagate 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Park Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Northcote Manor 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Great Torrington
- Great Torrington Bluecoat C of E Primary School Primary
- Great Torrington School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km