Museums · South West England
Bampton, Devon
In or near Oakford.
Bampton is a small town and parish in northeast Devon, England, on the River Batherm, a tributary of the River Exe. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tiverton, 19 miles (31 km) north of Exeter and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bampton is a small town and parish in northeast Devon, England, on the River Batherm, a tributary of the River Exe. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tiverton, 19 miles (31 km) north of Exeter and the parish borders Somerset on its north-east and north-west sides. Bampton is a major part of the electoral ward of Clare and Shuttern. The ward population at the 2011 Census was 3,412.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bampton is a small town and parish in northeast Devon, England, on the River Batherm, a tributary of the River Exe. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tiverton, 19 miles (31 km) north of Exeter and the parish borders Somerset on its north-east and north-west sides. Bampton is a major part of the electoral ward of Clare and Shuttern. The ward population at the 2011 Census was 3,412.
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Background
Description
The fair is still a popular event, not least for its timing during the school half-term break. As well as a traditional funfair, there is a street market, often very crowded, selling novelties, and West Country produce.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9897, -3.4860
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bampton
- Postcode
- EX16 9LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Official site
- bampton.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bampton, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bampton War Memorial Cross
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bampton, Devon?
- Bampton, Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 9LZ), in the parish of Bampton.
- What is Bampton, Devon?
- Bampton is a small town and parish in northeast Devon, England, on the River Batherm, a tributary of the River Exe. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tiverton, 19 miles (31 km) north of Exeter and
- How do I get to Bampton, Devon?
- The nearest town is Oakford. Drivers can use postcode EX16 9LZ.
- How do I get to Bampton, Devon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 9LZ. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.