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 miles20.7 km
- Bideford 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ilfracombe 17.9 miles28.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Alwington Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Buck's Cross Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- East Putford Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Woolfardisworthy Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Littleham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- West Putford Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Bulkworthy Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Abbotsham Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Clovelly Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bideford South Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Parkham
EX39 5EN, EX39 5PN, EX39 5EB, EX39 5PD, EX39 5ES, EX39 5PL, EX39 5PQ, EX39 5NZ, EX39 5SS … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 41.9 miles67.5 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.5 miles76.4 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 12.6 miles20.3 km
Hotels near Parkham Ad
- Red Lion Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- New Inn Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Anchor Inn 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Hunters Lodge 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Royal Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Seagate 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in Parkham
- Parkham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9.3 miles15 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 14.9 miles24 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 19.9 miles32.1 km