The village and civil parish of Parkham sits in the district of Torridge in north Devon, a few miles inland from the north coast near Bideford and the beaches of Westward Ho!. It occupies rolling farmland and hedged lanes with occasional views towards Bideford Bay, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with some residents commuting to nearby towns and a modest boost from coastal visitors.
Parkham has medieval roots and a long‑standing parish church, and the cluster of stone cottages and listed buildings reflect a quiet historic character; community life revolves around the village hall, local groups and seasonal fetes. Good walking, wildlife on the hedgerows and a strong local identity make it typical of small rural parishes in Devon, where farming, heritage and coastal proximity shape everyday life.
Postcode districts covering Parkham
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 12.9 miles
- Bideford 5.2 miles
- Ilfracombe 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 2.2 miles
- Alwington Parish 2.4 miles
- Buck's Cross Built-up area 2.6 miles
- East Putford Parish 2.6 miles
- Woolfardisworthy Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Littleham Built-up area 3.5 miles
- West Putford Parish 4 miles
- Bulkworthy Parish 4 miles
- Abbotsham Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Clovelly Parish 4.2 miles
- Bideford South Ward 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Parkham
EX39 5UZ, EX39 5EA, EX39 5QG, EX39 5FZ, EX39 5PU, EX39 5ER, EX39 5DL, EX39 5PG, EX39 5RJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 41.9 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.5 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 12.5 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 12.6 miles
Hotels near Parkham Ad
- Red Lion Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- New Inn Hotel 4.7 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- The Commodore Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Hunters Lodge 9.4 miles
- The Anchor Inn 7.9 miles
- Seagate 7.5 miles
- Durrant House Hotel 3 5.9 miles
Schools in Parkham
- Parkham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 6.3 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 6.8 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9.3 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 9.7 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 12.7 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 14.9 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 18.1 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 19.9 miles