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 miles
- Bideford 1.5 miles
- Ilfracombe 11.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Appledore Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bideford North Ward 1.2 miles
- Bideford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bideford West Ward 1.7 miles
- Westleigh Parish 1.9 miles
- Instow Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Abbotsham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bideford South Ward 2.3 miles
- Bideford East Ward 2.5 miles
- Landcross Parish 3.3 miles
- Littleham Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Northam
EX39 3RZ, EX39 1BE, EX39 1AH, EX39 1DS, EX39 1EA, EX39 1HZ, EX39 1DN, EX39 1DX, EX39 3QR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 40.7 miles
- Cardiff Airport 45.1 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 7 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 8.4 miles
Hotels near Northam Ad
- The Royal Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- Durrant House Hotel 3 0.4 miles
- The Seagate 1.5 miles
- The Royal George 1.5 miles
- Lower Winsford 3.5 1.8 miles
- Premier Inn Bideford 3 2.4 miles
- Skern Adventure Abbotsham 1.7 miles
- The Hoops Inn 3 5.8 miles
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5.5 miles
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 7.3 miles
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 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 4.3 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 7.4 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 9.4 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 10.2 miles