North Tawton
Parish in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.802, -3.878 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 67 01 |
| Population: | 1,630 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 (Okehampton) |
North Tawton is a compact market town and civil parish in West Devon, Devon, England, set on the banks of the River Taw close to the western edge of Dartmoor and a short drive from Okehampton. The town’s compact centre of stone buildings, narrow lanes and a conservation area gives it a distinctly historic, rural character framed by rolling farmland and river valleys.
Historically tied to agriculture and local trades, today North Tawton combines farming and small businesses with a commuter population, and retains a lively community life centred on clubs, a village hall, pubs and seasonal events. Visitors and residents appreciate its mix of heritage, countryside access and the quieter pace typical of rural Devon life.
Postcode districts covering North Tawton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Newton Abbot 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Exmouth 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Barnstaple 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Bideford 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Tiverton 19 miles30.6 km
- Teignmouth 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Tavistock 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Kingsteignton 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Dawlish 23.3 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- North Tawton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Bondleigh Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Zeal Monachorum Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bow Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Coldridge Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Upper Yeo & Taw Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Sampford Courtenay Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Spreyton Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Brushford Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Clannaborough Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- South Tawton Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Down St. Mary Parish 4.6 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in North Tawton
EX20 2HR, EX20 2FF, EX20 2EP, EX20 2BR, EX20 2EA, EX20 2FU, EX20 2HB, EX20 2GY, EX20 2BW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 47.2 miles75.9 km
- Sampford Courtenay Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Lapford Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near North Tawton Ad
- The Tors 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Mill End Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Gidleigh Park 5 8.7 miles14 km
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Ship Hotel 9.7 miles15.5 km
Schools in North Tawton
- North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.5 miles25 km
- University of Exeter University 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.1 miles25.9 km
- St James Park Stadium 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Killerton Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Bishops Court Estate 19.6 miles31.6 km