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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· South West England

Northam Beach

In or near Appledore.

Free admissionβ˜… 4.7 Β· 1,533 Google reviews

Northam Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

The Royal North Devon Golf Club - geograph.org.uk - 1358216

Philip Halling β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Northam Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northam Burrows SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Northam Beach is a coastal area located in Northam, Devon, in South-West England. It is part of the Northam Burrows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in North Devon.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0537, -4.2244
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Northam
Postcode
EX39 1XS
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Royal North Devon Golf ClubπŸ“· 3

Golf courses Β· South West England

Royal North Devon Golf Club

Royal North Devon Golf Club β€” Golf course in Devon, England.

β†— royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk
Housing development at junction of Golf Links Road and Pebble Ridge Road - geograph.org.uk - 5535595πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Surf Bay Holiday Park

Surf Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Beach Scene, Westward Ho - geograph.org.uk - 5532552πŸ“· 3

Theme parks Β· South West England

Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts

Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts β€” a theme park in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— pebble-ridge.co.uk
The walls of Skern Lodge in Long Lane, Appledore - geograph.org.uk - 4044771πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Skern Lodge

Skern Lodge β€” a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
A386 in Diddywell - geograph.org.uk - 4044819πŸ“· 5

Forts Β· South West England

Battle of Northam

Battle of Northam is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Church of St MargaretπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South West England

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret β€” church in Northam, Devon, England, UK.

FreeGrade I

Where to eat & stay near Northam Beach

Places to stay

Housing development at junction of Golf Links Road and Pebble Ridge Road - geograph.org.uk - 5535595πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Surf Bay Holiday Park

Surf Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

A plaque at Bloody Corner, Northam - geograph.org.uk - 8047157πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Marshford Camping & Caravan Site

Marshford Camping & Caravan Site β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ marshfordcamping.co.uk
Northam , Durrant Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4018152πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Durrant House Hotel

Durrant House Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— durranthousehotel.com
A view across the Torridge estuary towards Appledore from the Commodore Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 7773517πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— commodore-instow.co.uk
Bideford Bridge, arch 3 as viewed from left to right on the upstream side - geograph.org.uk - 4863063πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Tantons Hotel

Tantons Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— directory.plymouthherald.co.uk
Brunswick Wharf on the River Torridge - geograph.org.uk - 6906518πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Appledore , Appledore Pirates Firework Display - geograph.org.uk - 7005262πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Royal George Inn

Royal George Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Appledore, Meeting Street - geograph.org.uk - 3770947πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Seagate Hotel

Seagate Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

Rope Walk, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 5358480πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Custom House

The Old Custom House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sign, The Heavitree Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6999429πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Heavitree Arms

Heavitree Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

North Devon Animal Ambulance charity shop, 20 High Street, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 4809043πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Gannet Public House

The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

A plaque marking the southern end of Bideford Quay as it was in 1663 - geograph.org.uk - 7108372πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rose Of Torridge

Rose Of Torridge in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Westbourne, a hot October evening on the beach - geograph.org.uk - 2629214πŸ“· 5

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Alum Chine Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Beaches Β· South West England

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Bournemouth Beach β€” beach in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

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East Cliff Lift - geograph.org.uk - 3050072πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· South West England

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Bournemouth East Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk
Bournemouth, the winter sun reflecting off the sea - geograph.org.uk - 5261566πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· South West England

Bournemouth West Beach

Bournemouth West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— bic.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Northam Beach?
Northam Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1XS), in the parish of Northam.
What is Northam Beach?
Northam Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Northam Beach?
Drivers can use postcode EX39 1XS.
Is Northam Beach a protected site?
Yes β€” Northam Beach is part of the Northam Burrows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Northam Beach free to visit?
Yes, Northam Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Northam Beach?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1XS. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.