Northam is a small coastal village and parish in the district of Torridge, on the north Devon coast a short drive from Bideford in Devon, England. It sits beside the broad expanse of Northam Burrows, a mix of dunes, salt marsh and common land that links the village to the seaside settlement of Westward Ho! and is crossed by the South West Coast Path, making it popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically the area has close maritime and agricultural ties, and the Burrows itself hosts the historic Royal North Devon Golf Club on its links; today the local economy blends farming with coastal tourism, holiday accommodation and day visitors. Socially it retains a strong village character with a long-standing local community alongside seasonal visitors drawn by the coastline, wildlife and outdoor pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Northam
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Bideford 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ilfracombe 11.9 miles19.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Appledore Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bideford North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Bideford Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bideford West Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Westleigh Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Instow Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Abbotsham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bideford South Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Bideford East Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Landcross Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Littleham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Northam
EX39 3QQ, EX39 1HB, EX39 3RZ, EX39 1NP, EX39 1EH, EX39 1DP, EX39 3QF, EX39 3PW, EX39 1XZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 40.7 miles65.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 45.1 miles72.5 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 8.4 miles13.5 km
Hotels near Northam Ad
- The Commodore Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Seagate 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hunters Lodge 5 miles8.1 km
- The Royal Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- The Park Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
Schools in Northam
- St George's C of E Infant and Nursery School Primary
- St Margaret's C of E Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 10.2 miles16.5 km