Woolfardisworthy in the district of Torridge, Devon, England (commonly pronounced and shortened by locals to “Woolsery”) is a small, pleasantly rural village in North Devon a few miles inland from the north coast and close to Bideford and the estuary of the River Torridge. The name is famously long and of Old English origin, and the settlement sits among rolling farmland, hedgerows and narrow lanes with occasional pockets of historic stone cottages and farm buildings.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy still leans on dairy, mixed farming and some market gardening, though tourism and commuting to nearby towns have become more noticeable. Social life is village-centred, with a pub, village hall and active clubs and events; the area’s listed buildings and parish church reflect deep historic roots and give the place a strong, recognisable local identity.
Postcode districts covering Woolfardisworthy
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bideford 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Ilfracombe 19.8 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Buck's Cross Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Clovelly Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- East Putford Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Parkham Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- West Putford Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Bradworthy Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hartland Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Alwington Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Bulkworthy Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Abbots Bickington Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
Example postcodes in Woolfardisworthy
EX39 5QF, EX39 5SP, EX39 5RH, EX39 5TT, EX39 5UL, EX39 5QT, EX39 5TP, EX39 5TR, EX39 5SR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 44.9 miles72.3 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 45.2 miles72.8 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 15.8 miles25.3 km
Hotels near Woolfardisworthy Ad
- Red Lion Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- New Inn Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- The Anchor Inn 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Royal Hotel 8.4 miles13.6 km
Schools in Woolfardisworthy
- Woolsery Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 4 miles6.4 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 15.9 miles25.6 km