Villages · South West England
Great Torrington
In or near Frithelstock.
Great Torrington — a village in england south west.
Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Torrington is a village located in South-West England with a population of 5,714. It is known for its historical significance and community atmosphere. The village offers a range of local amenities and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a typical English village experience, with various shops and services available.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9531, -4.1440
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Great Torrington
- Postcode
- EX38 8EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Population
- 5,714
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648004 (CC BY 4.0)
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Rolle Canal
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Waterloo Obelisk Monument
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Gardens · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Palmer House
Palmer House — Grade II* listed building in Great Torrington, Devon, England, UK.
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Clock Tower
Clock Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Great Torrington Heritage Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Market House
Market House — house in Great Torrington, Torridge, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hill, Torrington
Castle Hill, Torrington — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Torrington
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Higher Darracott Farm Caravan Site
Higher Darracott Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Caravan parks · South West England
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
Smytham Manor Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Tantons Hotel
Tantons Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Blacksmiths Arms Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rose Of Torridge
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Gannet Public House
The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Heavitree Arms
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The Old Custom House
The Old Custom House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Torrington?
- Great Torrington is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX38 8EA), in the parish of Great Torrington.
- What is Great Torrington?
- Great Torrington — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Great Torrington?
- Drivers can use postcode EX38 8EA.
- Is Great Torrington a protected site?
- Yes — Great Torrington is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Torrington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX38 8EA. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.