Museums · South West England
North Devon
In or near Braunton.
North Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based just outside Barnstaple, the district's largest town. The district also includes the towns of Ilfracombe, Lynton and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based just outside Barnstaple, the district's largest town. The district also includes the towns of Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth and South Molton along with numerous villages, seaside resorts and surrounding rural areas. The east of the district includes part of the Exmoor National Park, and the district's coast is also recognised for its natural beauty, forming part of the North Devon Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The district borders Torridge to the south-west, Mid Devon to the south-east, and the neighbouring county of Somerset to the east. The term "North Devon" can also be used to describe a wider geographic area than the local government district, often including neighbouring Torridge District, based in Bideford.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
North Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based just outside Barnstaple, the district's largest town. The district also includes the towns of Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth and South Molton along with numerous villages, seaside resorts and surrounding rural areas. The east of the district includes part of the Exmoor National Park, and the district's coast is also recognised for its natural beauty, forming part of the North Devon Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The district borders Torridge to the south-west, Mid Devon to the south-east, and the neighbouring county of Somerset to the east. The term "North Devon" can also be used to describe a wider geographic area than the local government district, often including neighbouring Torridge District, based in Bideford.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of five former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named North Devon, reflecting its position within the wider county. Since 2009 the council has styled itself "North Devon Council" rather than its full formal name of "North Devon District Council". The current districts of North Devon and Torridge (apart from Holsworthy) were originally planned to be 1 district. It was then decided to make them 2 districts and extract Holsworthy from West Devon and add it to Torridge.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0810, -4.0580
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX31 1RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Phone
- +44 1805 624624
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: North Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Devon?
- North Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 1RX), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- What is North Devon?
- North Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based just outside Barnstaple, the district's largest town. The district also includes the towns of Ilfracombe, Lynton and
- How do I get to North Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 1RX.
- Who owns North Devon?
- North Devon is owned by North Devon Council.
- Is North Devon a protected site?
- Yes — North Devon is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to North Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 1RX.